Ferry Landing

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Flaxmill Bay is a wonderful little beach - you can go paddle boarding or kayaking in the sheltered cove at one end, play with kids in the stream and shallow water or swim in the bigger surf at the other end. It has an incredible mix of white and black sand - the black sand glitters brightly, in swirling patterns throughout the white. It's gorgeous. Another bonus is the nearby Shakespeare Cliffs, which offer an easy 20 minute walk to incredible panoramic views of Mercury Bay, Lonely Bay, Cooks Beach, the Marine Reserve and its islands.
Flaxmill Bay is a wonderful little beach - you can go paddle boarding or kayaking in the sheltered cove at one end, play with kids in the stream and shallow water or swim in the bigger surf at the other end. It has an incredible mix of white and black sand - the black sand glitters brightly, in swirling patterns throughout the white. It's gorgeous. Another bonus is the nearby Shakespeare Cliffs, which offer an easy 20 minute walk to incredible panoramic views of Mercury Bay, Lonely Bay, Cooks Beach, the Marine Reserve and its islands.

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Hot Water Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Hot Water Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

3 out of 5
790 Hot Water Beach Road, Waikato Hot Water Beach
The price is CA $97 per night from Mar 4 to Mar 5
CA $97
CA $112 total
Mar 4 - Mar 5
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday park in Hot Water Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (560 reviews)
Amazing staff beautiful well kept grounds. Be sure to rent a shovel to dig a hole to sit in the hotsands beach. One of my favorite activities to do in new zealand.

Reviewed on Jan 30, 2026

Hot Water Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Coromandel Shelly Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Coromandel Shelly Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

2 out of 5
243 Colville Rd Coromandel Waikato
The price is CA $84 per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
CA $84
CA $99 total
Feb 23 - Feb 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly campground in Coromandel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Long Bay and Driving Creek ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (104 reviews)
Well equipped, clean room. Friendly, helpful staff. Fantastic park facilities..... and the most amazing, family friendly beach right on your door step.

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

Coromandel Shelly Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Albert Number 6 Motel

Albert Number 6 Motel

3 out of 5
6 Albert Street Whitianga
The price is CA $129 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
CA $129
CA $150 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Whitianga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (416 reviews)
all good

Reviewed on Feb 10, 2026

Albert Number 6 Motel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Coromandel Shelly Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Coromandel Shelly Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

2 out of 5
243 Colville Rd Coromandel Waikato
Book a stay at this family-friendly campground in Coromandel. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Long Bay and Driving Creek ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (104 reviews)
Well equipped, clean room. Friendly, helpful staff. Fantastic park facilities..... and the most amazing, family friendly beach right on your door step.

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

Coromandel Shelly Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Pacific Harbour Villas

Pacific Harbour Villas

4 out of 5
223 Main Rd Tairua
Book a stay at this beach cabin in Tairua. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Tairua Library and Pepe Reserve are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (206 reviews)
Lovely ideal location

Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026

Pacific Harbour Villas
Oceans Resort Whitianga

Oceans Resort Whitianga

4.5 out of 5
18 Eyre Stree Whitianga
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Whitianga. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Cathedral Cove and Hahei Beach are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (312 reviews)
Clean and spacious. Some properties are privately owned. There's a small pool, 30 second walk from the lake and a 10-minute walk from the small town centre

Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026

Oceans Resort Whitianga
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.