Mercury Bay Museum Tours

Whether you're a bookworm or a culture-vulture, a trip to Mercury Bay Museum is sure to entertain. Learn more about our intriguing past with the fascinating displays and collections on offer here.

Situated in Whitianga, this collection of historical artifacts is worth a look. But you'll find lots more to see and do in the area. Cathedral Cove, Hahei Beach, and Lost Spring Thermal Pools are within close reach of Mercury Bay Museum.

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Quest on Johnston

Quest on Johnston

4.5 out of 5
Wellington CBD
Price was $1,319, price is now $1,292 per person
$1,292
per person
Jan 25 - Jan 26
found 10 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Milwaukee (MKE) to Wellington (WLG)
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,292 reviews)
Perfect spot, friendly staff

Reviewed on Nov 22, 2025

ASURE Green Gables Motel

ASURE Green Gables Motel

4 out of 5
Boulcott
Price was $1,474, price is now $1,438 per person
$1,438
per person
Jan 28 - Jan 29
found 10 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Milwaukee (MKE) to Wellington (WLG)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (181 reviews)
Always enjoy the green gables always book an extra room for friends and family they enjoy it too

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2025

Quest on Lambton

Quest on Lambton

3.5 out of 5
Wellington CBD
Price was $1,322, price is now $1,294 per person
$1,294
per person
Jan 25 - Jan 26
found 10 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Milwaukee (MKE) to Wellington (WLG)
7.8/10 Good! (787 reviews)
Staff were very courteous and helpful.

Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025

Popular places to visit

Shakespeare Lookout which includes rocky coastline, a beach and a bay or harbor

Shakespeare Cliff Lookout

5/5(1 review)

Surrounded by a nature reserve, this scenic lookout offers picnic areas, walking trails and stunning photo opportunities of beaches with aquamarine water lapping white sand.

Shakespeare Cliff Lookout
Lonely Bay Beach showing rocky coastline, a bay or harbor and a beach

Lonely Bay Beach

5/5(4 reviews)

Plan for a day of peace and quiet at this secret spot reached by traversing a trail along a cliff face.

Lonely Bay Beach
Cooks Beach

Cooks Beach

4.5/5(26 reviews)

Thick forest leads down to this popular swimming beach in Mercury Bay, where explorer Captain Cook anchored in 1769.

Cooks Beach
Whitianga showing a bay or harbor, a sunset and rocky coastline

Stingray Bay

4/5(5 reviews)

As its name suggests, you may spot stingrays in the shallow water of this beautiful, secluded beach overlooked by tall white cliffs.

Stingray Bay

Lost Spring Thermal Pools

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lost Spring Thermal Pools during your travels in Whitianga. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Lost Spring Thermal Pools

Mercury Bay Golf & Country Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Whitianga at Mercury Bay Golf & Country Club. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Mercury Bay Golf & Country Club

Best Lodging Options Near Mercury Bay Museum

Albert Number 6 Motel

Albert Number 6 Motel

3 out of 5
6 Albert Street Whitianga
Albert Number 6 Motel
Waterfront Apartments Whitianga

Waterfront Apartments Whitianga

3.5 out of 5
2 Buffalo beach Road Whitianga WKO
Waterfront Apartments Whitianga
Beachside Resort Whitianga

Beachside Resort Whitianga

4 out of 5
20 Eyre Street Whitianga
Beachside Resort Whitianga
Oceans Resort Whitianga

Oceans Resort Whitianga

4.5 out of 5
18 Eyre Stree Whitianga
Oceans Resort Whitianga
Blue Marlin Apartments

Blue Marlin Apartments

3.5 out of 5
4 Buffalo Beach Road Whitianga
Blue Marlin Apartments
Peninsula Motel

Peninsula Motel

3.5 out of 5
93-97 Albert Street Whitianga
Peninsula Motel
Crowsnest Apartments

Crowsnest Apartments

4 out of 5
18-20 Mill Road Whitianga
Crowsnest Apartments
Ocean Serenity Apartments Whitianga

Ocean Serenity Apartments Whitianga

3.5 out of 5
2 Buffalo Beach Road Whitianga Waikato
Ocean Serenity Apartments Whitianga
Oceans 88 Whitianga Coastal Accommodation Suites

Oceans 88 Whitianga Coastal Accommodation Suites

2.5 out of 5
88 Albert St Whitianga Waikato
Oceans 88 Whitianga Coastal Accommodation Suites
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