International Lodge – Whitianga
International Lodge is conveniently located close to the picturesque Whitianga estuary.

Just a 4 minute walk to the Whitianga town centre, shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants, and the Coromandel Outdoor Language Centre.

Whitianga and Mercury Bay
Whitianga is a seaside resort town and the main settlement of Mercury Bay. It takes 2.5 hours by car or bus (or 30 minutes by plane) from Auckland and is a popular holiday destination for both New Zealanders and International visitors. Whitianga has a population of approximately 5,000 people, however during the New Zealand peak of summer, the area attracts thousands of visitors all looking to relax and experience the magic of the Mercury Bay.


Our Location Flaxmill Bay, Ferrylanding and Whitianga/Whitianga Harbour

Rich in both history and natural beauty, Whitianga is the landing place of Kupe, the first Maori, and of Captain James Cook a thousand years later. It is surrounded by clean, white sandy beaches and the blue waters of the Pacific Ocean. The warm climate and rich soils in The Coromandel promote lush growth and native forest covers much of the Coromandel Peninsula. Huge majestic trees and pristine forest have been protected and can be easily seen by the highways or walking tracks.

Whitianga is the perfect destination to stop for a few weeks and experience the very best of New Zealand’s’ natural environment.


Tourists at Cathedral Cove


Discover nearby Otama Beach


Castle Rock from Whangapoua Harbour

Visitors enjoy:

  • Soaking in a hot pool at low tide at Hot Water Beach
  • Swimming in a blue clear water of Lonely Bay
  • Scuba Diving in the Marine Reserve with 100′s of fish
  • A relaxed afternoon shopping in town, stopping for coffee in a cafe
  • Swimming with the Dolphins in Mercury Bay
  • Tramping in pristine forest
  • Climbing ‘Castle Rock’ for 360oC views of the Peninsula
  • Horse riding to a deserted beach for lunch
  • Fishing for your dinner or the ‘Big One’
  • Kayaking in the Whitianga Estuary
  • Walking on the beach at sunset
  • Surfing at Kuaotunu
  • Dining on fresh, local cuisine at one of the many restaurants and cafes
  • Playing golf on one of 3 courses
  • Enrol in a course - try traditional Maori bone carving, learn to surf, improve your English Language or get your Scuba Diving licence - or all of them!
  • Return each night to International Lodge, sit on the deck and share your day with friends over a bbq meal.
  • Exclusive to International Lodge Whitianga are Maori Tours. Sample some of the Maori Food available. Bookings required

For more information about the beautiful Mercury Bay refer to www.whitianga.co.nz For Flight informationand/or transport & tours: Go Kiwi Transfers & Tours & Great Barrier Airlines