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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Ohtel Wellington

Ohtel Wellington

4.5 out of 5
Oriental Bay
Price was $2,137, price is now $2,045 per person
$2,045
per person
Oct 9 - Oct 11
found 21 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Raleigh (RDU) to Wellington (WLG)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (353 reviews)
Hmmm maybe I was expecting different type of boutique hotel… but o must say everyone I encounter was super friendly. The room was spacious. That’s about it.

Reviewed on Sep 6, 2025

Wharekauhau Luxury Country Estate

Wharekauhau Luxury Country Estate

5 out of 5
Price was $3,297, price is now $2,987 per person
$2,987
per person
Oct 9 - Oct 11
found 21 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Raleigh (RDU) to Wellington (WLG)
9.8/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
Greenmantle Estate Hotel

Greenmantle Estate Hotel

5 out of 5
Otaihanga
Price was $2,227, price is now $2,133 per person
$2,133
per person
Oct 9 - Oct 11
found 21 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Raleigh (RDU) to Wellington (WLG)
10/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)

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 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

Waterfront Apartments Whitianga

Waterfront Apartments Whitianga

3.5 out of 5
2 Buffalo beach Road, Whitianga, WKO
Waterfront Apartments Whitianga
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
Albert Number 6 Motel

Albert Number 6 Motel

3 out of 5
6 Albert Street, Whitianga
Albert Number 6 Motel
Blue Marlin Apartments

Blue Marlin Apartments

3.5 out of 5
4 Buffalo Beach Road, Whitianga
Blue Marlin Apartments
Crowsnest Apartments

Crowsnest Apartments

4 out of 5
18-20 Mill Road, Whitianga
Crowsnest Apartments
Peninsula Motel

Peninsula Motel

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

Esplanade Apartments

4 out of 5
8 Esplanade, Whitianga
Esplanade Apartments
Ocean Serenity Apartments Whitianga

Ocean Serenity Apartments Whitianga

3.5 out of 5
2 Buffalo Beach Road, Whitianga, Waikato
Ocean Serenity Apartments Whitianga
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