Ferry Landing Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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.
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 ฿2,217 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
฿2,217
฿2,549 total
4 Mar - 5 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this holiday park in Hot Water Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their 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 30 Jan 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 ฿1,829 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
฿1,829
฿2,156 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly campsite in Coromandel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Long Bay and Driving Creek Railway ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (105 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 2 Feb 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 ฿3,081 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
฿3,081
฿3,543 total
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Whitianga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (416 reviews)
all good

Reviewed on 10 Feb 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
Stay at this family-friendly campsite in Coromandel. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Long Bay and Driving Creek Railway ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (105 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 2 Feb 2026

Coromandel Shelly Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park
Oceans Resort Whitianga

Oceans Resort Whitianga

4.5 out of 5
18 Eyre Stree Whitianga
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Whitianga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Popular attractions Cathedral Cove and Hahei Beach are located ...
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 7 Feb 2026

Oceans Resort Whitianga
Waterfront Apartments Whitianga

Waterfront Apartments Whitianga

3.5 out of 5
2 Buffalo beach Road Whitianga WKO
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Whitianga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (234 reviews)
Amazing stay wonderful service a great location and very clean and beautifully presented. A warm welcome and departure from reception. Hospitality at its best level. Thank you

Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026

Waterfront Apartments 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.