Whitianga travel guide

Whitianga Tourism | Whitianga Guide

You're Going to Love Whitianga

With a population of 3,367, Whitianga is a must-see destination in Waikato, New Zealand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Whitianga to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Whitianga

Whitianga in September
Estimated hotel price
$72
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whitianga in September
Estimated hotel price
$72
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Whitianga

Plane

When flying to Whitianga, you’ll arrive at Whitianga (WTZ), which is located 1 mile from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Whitianga is to pick up a car hire from Auckland, which is about 52 miles from Whitianga. You’ll find branches of New Zealand Discount Car Rentals and Autounion Car Rental, among others, in Auckland.

Plane

When flying to Whitianga, you’ll arrive at Whitianga (WTZ), which is located 1 mile from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Whitianga is to pick up a car hire from Auckland, which is about 52 miles from Whitianga. You’ll find branches of New Zealand Discount Car Rentals and Autounion Car Rental, among others, in Auckland.

Airports near Whitianga

Airlines serving Whitianga

Lufthansa
Good (6,944 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,319 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,713 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,567 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,894 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,743 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,642 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,604 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,192 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,539 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,914 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,323 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,266 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,760 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,178 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,282 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (765 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,937 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (251 reviews)
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Where to stay in Whitianga

Average rates range from around $180 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $334 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Whitianga

Most booked hotels in Whitianga

Peninsula Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$160+
Aotearoa Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$155+
Beachside Resort Whitianga
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$158+
Albert Number 6 Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$143+

Hiring a car in Whitianga

Expect to pay $2.64 per litre in Whitianga (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $31.57 and $42.09.

Expect to pay $2.64 per litre in Whitianga (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $31.57 and $42.09.

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