Michael’s guidebook
Food scene
Brilliant cafe. Best coffee in town. Delicious breakfast/lunch options. Enjoy a free coffee on us during your stay.
9 residents recomanen
Port Road Project
719 Port RdBrilliant cafe. Best coffee in town. Delicious breakfast/lunch options. Enjoy a free coffee on us during your stay.
Great option for dinner. Current favourite meal is the crayfish linguine! The place to go for a special occasion.
6 residents recomanen
Rassasy
501 Port RoadGreat option for dinner. Current favourite meal is the crayfish linguine! The place to go for a special occasion.
Best burger, arguably in the country. Delicious menu, festive atmosphere including pool, cornhole and vibing music.
Gather & Roam HQ
121 Lindsay RoadBest burger, arguably in the country. Delicious menu, festive atmosphere including pool, cornhole and vibing music.
Activities
Heaps to do in Whangamata: Golf, surfing, mountain biking, fishing, day walks, kayaking etc…
Solid Par 70 golf course. Good bar, and catering. Ask the host for a round on the weekend (discounted rates with members), or perhaps a lesson if you’re keen to learn (he plays off a 2 handicap).
Whangamata Golf Club (Taitoki Course)
Solid Par 70 golf course. Good bar, and catering. Ask the host for a round on the weekend (discounted rates with members), or perhaps a lesson if you’re keen to learn (he plays off a 2 handicap).
Solid 9 hole course for learners. Good bar, and catering. Ask the host for a round, or perhaps a lesson if you’re keen to learn (he plays off a 2 handicap).
14 residents recomanen
Whangamata Club INC
404 Port RdSolid 9 hole course for learners. Good bar, and catering. Ask the host for a round, or perhaps a lesson if you’re keen to learn (he plays off a 2 handicap).
Excellent trails for riders of all abilities. 7 minute drive, or 30 minute pedal from front door. Hosts have entry level mountain bikes available for use on request.
Whangamata Ridges MTB Park
Excellent trails for riders of all abilities. 7 minute drive, or 30 minute pedal from front door. Hosts have entry level mountain bikes available for use on request.
Best surf spots: left break from access 4 (The Bar). Beach break on access 8-9. Quieter, but sometimes exceptionally consistent right break off access 18.
11 residents recomanen
Whangamata Beach
107 Barrowclough RoadBest surf spots: left break from access 4 (The Bar). Beach break on access 8-9. Quieter, but sometimes exceptionally consistent right break off access 18.
Sightseeing
Nice, easy bush walk for all ages and abilities. Several swimming holes along the way, for a refreshing dip. Take your towel!
6 residents recomanen
Wentworth Valley walks
Wentworth Valley walksNice, easy bush walk for all ages and abilities. Several swimming holes along the way, for a refreshing dip. Take your towel!