Scallops rank up there as one of kiwis favourite seafoods. Whitianga scallop festival which looks over the spot the bivalves come from. Mercury bay area school is a coeducational composite years 115 school with a decile rating of 5 and a roll of more than students. Alfresco seating is offered to capitalise on the view but those seated inside wont miss out as floor. For the latest updates and resources, visit the governments dedicated website. Charlotte lives in hamilton and was holidaying with her family at their bach in matarangi during the. Hotels and resorts discover whitianga, new zealand. The innovation continues into the interior with spacious living. Te whitianga o kupe is the original place name of the town, meaning kupes crossing place. Private hire services including city excursions and airport transfers. Dive charters whitianga, nz da rottie can carry up to eight divers on each dive charter so there is plenty of room for group bookings dive charter packages. Many of us did, and so went the last of harrys potato crops. Catch charters has three great dive packages available. Work on hei classroom block well underway the date for the 12th whitianga scallop festival has been set.
When native forests were being harvested on the peninsula in the 1800s and early 1900s, whitianga was a timber port. This spacious well appointed unit has a separate, well equipped kitchen with fridgefreezer, oven, hobs and microwave, as well as all the kitchen facilities you. Whitianga is the main settlement of the mercury bay on the coromandel peninsula, new zealand. For full functionality of this site it is necessary to enable javascript. Using a sharp knife, make slices across the potato the short way about 18 to 14 inch apart, making sure to cut down to the lip of the spoon, not all the way through the potato. Discover 574 holiday homes to book online for your whitianga, thames coromandel district holiday. Whether you want to tackle a new sport, find out about your favourite hobby, learn a new language or. Whitianga scored 1008 on the social deprivation index.
Our coromandel magazine is thamescoromandel district councils annual magazine. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in whitianga, new zealand on tripadvisor. Whitianga is on the upper east coast of the coromandel, nestled in a perfect spot between coromandel town and tairua and close to some of the best beaches in the world such as hahei and catherdral. The first primary school opened in the area in 1872. Then, stop in tauranga before hitting geothermic rotorua, followed by art decoinspired napier. Return the potato to the bowl of water, and proceed with the remaining potatoes. Whitianga hotel whitianga hotel, 1 blacksmith lane, whitianga 3510. Think about the pages you would visit and the information you would like to see in order to book your next adventure. Whitianga is a town on the coromandel peninsula, in the waikato region of new zealands north island. Travelling and chucking scallops at the whitianga scallop festival in coromandel, new zealand two cowboys.
Cooks beach 11am 8pm whitianga 5 8pm tairua 5 8pm put. The whitianga hotel is a fantastic old pub in the heart of whitianga. From auckland, drive through the coromandel peninsula to whitianga. Please note that all dive trips are subject to minimum numbers of divers and the weather conditions. The organisers of the frankies beach street meet on 6 january. Whitianga butchery 69 albert st, whitianga 3510 rated 4. The 10 best things to do in whitianga 2020 with photos. Whitianga scallop festival is making a return after a year off. A concrete tile, dual pitched roof and clever use of the timber fascia system gives the home a unique, modern look. Following this visit, many of kupes tribe settled here. Check out the opening hours, closing hours and store location for the warehouse in whitianga. Discover whitianga, new zealand official visitor and. But it was captain james cook who gave the area its name, when he anchored in the bay in 1769 to observe the transit of mercury.
Our coromandel is the annual magazine from thamescoromandel district council. We used a spud gun with agria potatoes, fishing line and number. Will be on sale from may 2020 through the whitianga scallop festival website. What a fab thing to do in a whitianga myself and my wife did the scenic trip first and then when we came back i did the hellbender was as awesome got thrown off three times but was fun,and banana boat crew are amazing thanks. Find shops in whitianga, waikato using the local store shopping guide. Discover 574 holiday homes to book online for your whitianga, thamescoromandel district holiday. It has a deep water harbour from which cruising boats depart for trips around the scenic mercury bay coves and cliffs to te whanganuiahei marine reserve and its abundant sealife.
The 10 best things to do in whitianga updated 2020. Our coromandel magazine 201718 by thamescoromandel. Coromandel holiday homes, accommodation rentals, baches and. Ships from europe sailed in to whitiangas deepwater harbour to load up with valuable kauri. Situated in whitianga, 250 yards from whitianga beach and 1. Come and see the natural beauty of the coromandel peninsula. Online classified ad in newspaper whitianga, mercury bay the. Our king beachfront unit comfortably sleeps 2 4 guests.
Whitianga is a seaside town in the middle of mercury bay on the east side of the coromandel peninsula in northern new zealand. Cheesy scalloped potatoes cheddar and bacon are always a good ideaespecially when there. And weve got an awesome scallop fishery on both sides of the peninsula. We were requested to recoat and re fresh a what was very tired floor. There are usually door sales at the event, however as it is a very popular event, we recommend purchasing your tickets in advance. Whitianga trip planner plan your whitianga vacation. Book your whitianga holiday accommodation online from 117 per night. Beachside resort motel is less than a 5 minute walk from central whitianga and less than 110 yards from buffalo beach. Whitianga scallop festival has quickly become one of new zealands must do festivals. Here, the best ways to prepare this delicious shellfish for any meal and to suit any taste. Buttery, delicious, incredibly versatile, and surprisingly easy to cook, scallops are a true seafood treasure. An attractive township with a deepwater harbour, whitianga is a place where you can do a little or a lot the pace of life can be as busy or as calm as you choose. The old worn polyurethane was removed from the pine timber floor using our dust free sanding equipment.
Whitianga scallop festival 2020 local tips from flaxmill. Recipes create memorable meals with recipes fresh from our test kitchen. The food is amazing and is great value for money for the whole family. Scallops season and what you need to know before diving in. Whitianga scallop festival introduced us to heavenly combinations of scallops. For a taste of whitianga at home try mr selbys simple favourite of a.
Latest mercury bay news free support for whitianga business owners. When you are ready, click here to complete our questionnaire. Top boat tours in whitianga, new zealand tripadvisor. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Make the most of your holiday in whitianga by finding out about its attractions and choosing what to see using our new zealand trip planner. Check our live availability, rates and book online please note that a surcharge of 3% will apply to all visa and mastercard credit card payments and 3. Marine reserve, the esplanade, in whitianga tickets.
All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Door to door cab fares around whitianga and the mercury bay area. Whitianga scallop festival has quickly become one of. Explore recipes, plan party menus, find weeknight dinner inspiration and check out recipes that can help you get the most out of your new kitchen appliance. Brought to you by cajun in the city and justin wilson holdings, inc. My parents owned a bach in whitianga and we came here for. Rent a holiday accomodation for short and long term stay. Banana boat whitianga 2020 all you need to know before. The slices should stay connected at the bottom, and the spoon helps keep the depth even. Mercury bay library, 22 victoria street, whitianga. A district high school opened in 1951 and moved to the present site two years later. Spend two weeks in new zealand on this eventful road trip.
Best of whitianga, new zealand tourism tripadvisor. King beachfront unit motel accommodation whitianga, the. Baked, fried, or mashed, theres no wrong way to cook potatoes. Justice of the peace in whitianga and the mercury bay area are available to assist with a range of duties including witnessing signatures on documents. It has a king sized bed in the main room overlooking the beach, and two single beds in a side area, also enjoying the view. Located on the east coast of the coromandel, mercury bays main town of whitianga has attracted visitors for more than a thousand years. If youre exploring the coromandel, youll soon come to whitianga the main town on mercury bay. Home of the world renowned cathedral cove and hot water beach, mercury bay is known for its endless marine experiences both on and under the water. Town seafood and whitianga scallop festivals and everything in between. Whitianga holiday homes, accommodation rentals, baches and. Our coromandel magazine 201819 by thamescoromandel.
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