Title: Whangamata Travel Guide: Best of Whangamata, Waikato Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Whangamata](https://expedia.co.uk/Whangamata-Hotels.d6141123.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Whangamata](https://expedia.co.uk/Whangamata-Holiday-Rentals.d6141123.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Flights to Whangamata](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Whangamata.d6141123.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Whangamata Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Whangamata.d6141123.Car-Hire-Guide)[Whangamata Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Whangamata.d6141123.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Whangamata Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![The morning beach. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141123/cd43c68f-d3c5-4780-84df-26afb56acfa3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sunsets #beachbound ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141123/9450b3f9-1c0e-40b6-9111-bc0d8064f4a0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Cute little beach town with lots of great spots to eat and drink...beautiful ocean to play in #waterlust ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141123/bf4b398a-5284-409c-8026-64890faad2fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Whangamata, New Zealand 🌊🌲](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141123/dc705fbf-975c-4a2b-b9d8-ebca0143df8a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Whangamata is a small town that comes alive during the summertime. Offering fabulous swimming beaches, a spot for the boaties and many surrounding islands. To the left is Hauturu Island, which can be accessed during low tide, and to the right is Donut Island. Summer activities include the Summer Festival Annual Craft Market and also the famous Beach Hop.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141123/76d798ce-40ed-40ed-90bb-55f63ffecfa8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Whangamata Things to do - Top hotels in Whangamata - Top Holiday Rentals in Whangamata ![Palm Pacific Resort and Motel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42120000/42117500/42117458/14ee6080_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Palm Pacific Resort and Motel 413 Port Rd Whangamata Waikato Fully refundable £119 per night 1 Apr - 2 Apr Stay at this hotel in Whangamata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private plunge pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (93 reviews) Absolutely fabulous unit with everything you could need. Close walk town and great clubs. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Good value for money. Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026&selected=42117458&PinnedHotelID=42117458&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6141123) ![Lazy Days (at Whangamata)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37918900/37918822/304b2dc6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lazy Days (at Whangamata) Whangamata Whangamata Stay at this holiday home in Whangamata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Williamson Park and Kotuku Reserve are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (228 reviews) When we got to the house it wasn’t the cleanest, it whole house smelt bad, one of the downstairs bedrooms smelt like someone had pissed in the corner & the rubbish & recycling bins had not been emptied. Who ever was there before us didn’t take much time (if any) to clean before leaving!My wife spent ... Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F04%2F2026&endDate=10%2F04%2F2026&selected=37918822&PinnedHotelID=37918822&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6141123) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F04%2F2026&endDate=10%2F04%2F2026&selected=37918822&PinnedHotelID=37918822&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6141123) ![Delightful elevated sunny S/C Studio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33650000/33644900/33644825/af1f496c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Delightful elevated sunny S/C Studio Whangamata Waikato Stay at this apartment in Whangamata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and balconies. Popular attractions Whangamata Marina and Williamson Park are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (228 reviews) I just can’t fault the beautifully presented , peaceful stay in amongst luscious gardens , stunning. Everything you needed was provided ..plus. I have already rebooked. Cheers Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F04%2F2026&endDate=10%2F04%2F2026&selected=33644825&PinnedHotelID=33644825&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6141123) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=09%2F04%2F2026&endDate=10%2F04%2F2026&selected=33644825&PinnedHotelID=33644825&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6141123) [See all 713 properties in Whangamata](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=27%2F03%2F2026&endDate=28%2F03%2F2026®ionId=6141123) 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. ![Lazy Days (at Whangamata)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37920000/37918900/37918822/304b2dc6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lazy Days (at Whangamata) Whangamata Whangamata Stay at this holiday home in Whangamata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Williamson Park and Kotuku Reserve are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (228 reviews) When we got to the house it wasn’t the cleanest, it whole house smelt bad, one of the downstairs bedrooms smelt like someone had pissed in the corner & the rubbish & recycling bins had not been emptied. Who ever was there before us didn’t take much time (if any) to clean before leaving!My wife spent ... Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whangamata-Hotels-Lazy-Days.h37918822.Hotel-Information) ![Delightful elevated sunny S/C Studio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33650000/33644900/33644825/af1f496c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Delightful elevated sunny S/C Studio Whangamata Waikato Stay at this apartment in Whangamata. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and balconies. Popular attractions Whangamata Marina and Williamson Park are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (228 reviews) I just can’t fault the beautifully presented , peaceful stay in amongst luscious gardens , stunning. Everything you needed was provided ..plus. I have already rebooked. Cheers Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whangamata-Hotels-Delightful-Elevated-Sunny-SC-Studio.h33644825.Hotel-Information) ![San Marco Luxury Tuscan Beachside Villa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29490000/29485100/29485057/f280a8a7_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### San Marco Luxury Tuscan Beachside Villa Whangamata Coromandel Stay at this golf holiday home in Whangamata. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Kotuku Reserve and Whangamata Beach are located ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whangamata-Hotels-San-Marco-Luxury-Tuscan-Beach-House-Whangamata.h29485057.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Whangamata](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6141123&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Stroll along the waterfront or visit the spas while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whangamata-Beach-Whangamata.d6108226.Attraction) #### Whangamata Marina Explore the waterfront in Whangamata with a trip to Whangamata Marina. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Whangamata-Marina-Whangamata.d553248635976852003.Attraction) #### Williamson Park 5/5(1 review) Explore the great outdoors at Williamson Park, a lovely green space in Whangamata. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Williamson-Park-Whangamata.d553248635796063093.Attraction) ## Cities near Whangamata ![Whangamata, New Zealand 🌊🌲](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6141123/dc705fbf-975c-4a2b-b9d8-ebca0143df8a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Onemana ![Aerial panorama of a coastal landscape in Whiritoa, New Zealand. Lush green hills meet the turquoise ocean, with a sandy beach and a small town nestled along the coast. 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