Whangamata is all about sun, sand, sea, and surfing. This is a pretty place that offers a lot to its visitors. While you book a fashionable Whangamata accommodation, you can also research the most popular holiday hotspots in Whangamata.

Here is what you can do there.

Things to do in Whangamata

Whangamata is blessed with a long stretch of beach, sand which is perfect for leisure, and islands to explore under the guidance of the tour operators. It is a great place to wander and shop.

Here are Whangamata things to do:

Swim at Whangamata Beach

It is a 6 km white sandy beach which is called Whangamata beach. It is one of the favorite spots for tourists. You can hire a board and speak to the local surf school to hit the sea. They operate in summer. You can enjoy the beach by swimming, taking a long stroll by the beach, eating ice cream, and visiting multiple access points to the beach.

Wentworth Falls

This one offers a superior adventure. You must explore the Wentworth Valley and visit Wentworth Falls Track which takes a time of 2 hours to return. You just need to follow the easy grade track along the Wentworth River. Find two bridge crossings and then ascend to Wentworth Falls. The track does not stop here. You can go to the basin at the top of the falls.

Kayaking in Whenuakura Wildlife Sanctuary

Also called Donut Island, it is located off the shores of Whangamata Beach. It is a hollow island that is under the 40-foot-high cave. You can take the help of the local tour company and start kayaking. There are stand-up paddleboards that will take you to the center of the island. You will see cliffs as well as crystal clear lagoon. It has a wildlife sanctuary too, and hence it is advisable not to enter the island.

City tour

Whangamata has some amazing shops and you can indulge in boutique shopping. There are coffee cafes too where you will find different varieties of coffee.

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