Buffalo Beach Tours

If you walk along the Buffalo Beach (near to the corner by the wharf) after the tide has gone out, you will be treated to seeing hundreds of little starfish. We wandered down the almost deserted beach as the sun set over the hills, finding whole shells and the little stars - it was magical.
If you walk along the Buffalo Beach (near to the corner by the wharf) after the tide has gone out, you will be treated to seeing hundreds of little starfish. We wandered down the almost deserted beach as the sun set over the hills, finding whole shells and the little stars - it was magical.
The kids will sleep soundly after frolicking by the water at Buffalo Beach. Look for fish and other marine life, dip a toe in the water or throw a ball around!

This stretch of coastline is often on the itineraries of visitors to Coromandel Peninsula. But Buffalo Beach isn't the area's only highlight. Cathedral Cove, Lost Spring Thermal Pools, and Hahei Beach are some other worthwhile sights nearby.

Plan a trip to see Buffalo Beach

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Waiheke Island Resort

Waiheke Island Resort

3.5 out of 5
Ostend
Price was $1,524, price is now $1,082 per person
$1,082
per person
Mar 2 - Mar 5
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Dallas (DFW) to Auckland (AKL)
8/10 Very Good! (389 reviews)
Was clean and tidy. But dangerous steps to accommodation. Slippery. Long way to reception with no offer of shuttle to move us and luggage. Or any suggestion of ferry pickup which would have been great. Restaurant was closed and no services after reception closed at 4pm.

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026

QT Auckland

QT Auckland

5 out of 5
Auckland Central Business District
Price was $1,405, price is now $1,168 per person
$1,168
per person
Mar 2 - Mar 5
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Dallas (DFW) to Auckland (AKL)
9/10 Wonderful! (569 reviews)
A great stay thanks , comfy beds modern decor. Could do with a bit more light in the rooms though and why not just include breakfast rather than the $30 voucher that does not cover the whole cost of the breakfast. ?

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026

Park Hyatt Auckland

Park Hyatt Auckland

5 out of 5
Auckland Central Business District
Price was $1,870, price is now $1,599 per person
$1,599
per person
Mar 2 - Mar 5
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Dallas (DFW) to Auckland (AKL)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (323 reviews)
Beautiful room and staff excellent

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

Popular places to visit

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

Shakespeare Cliff Lookout

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

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

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

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

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 Museum

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Mercury Bay Museum during your travels in Whitianga. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Mercury Bay Museum

Best Lodging Options Near Buffalo Beach

Albert Number 6 Motel

Albert Number 6 Motel

3 out of 5
6 Albert Street Whitianga
Albert Number 6 Motel
Bayside Holiday Units

Bayside Holiday Units

3 out of 5
122 Buffalo Beach Rd Whitianga Waikato
Bayside Holiday Units
Whitianga Campground

Whitianga Campground

2 out of 5
6 Bongard Road Whitianga
Whitianga Campground
At Parkland Place

At Parkland Place

3.5 out of 5
14 Parkland Place, Brophy's Beach Whitianga
At Parkland Place
Oceans Resort Whitianga

Oceans Resort Whitianga

4.5 out of 5
18 Eyre Stree Whitianga
Oceans Resort Whitianga
Beachside Resort Whitianga

Beachside Resort Whitianga

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

Beachfront Resort

4 out of 5
113 Buffalo Beach Road Whitianga
Beachfront Resort
Villa 4 Aqua Soleil by the beach

Villa 4 Aqua Soleil by the beach

Waikato Waikato
Villa 4 Aqua Soleil by the beach
Aqua Soleil Villas

Aqua Soleil Villas

3.5 out of 5
1 Centennial Drive Whitianga Coromandel
Aqua Soleil Villas
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