The town has a permanent population of 5,080 as of june 2018, making it the secondlargest town on the coromandel peninsula behind thames. The whitianga rock walk is a good option if you want to see a pretty view but only want to do a short walk loved the lil steps on the way up. Argillite and greenstone were imported from the south island. Whitianga is a town on the coromandel peninsula, in the waikato region of new zealand s north island. Learn about our local history relating to our parks and reserves such as taputapuatea and lovers rock. Calculate the fuel cost from coromandel to whitianga to thames. Florist whitianga flowers online delivery thames coromandel nz. Greywacke is exposed only in parts between tapu and cape colville. Its later uplift and folding formed the coromandel range and the peninsulas general shape. Library services and collections thamescoromandel district. Relax with your gay partner in comfort and privacy in a gay hotel or other whitianga gay accommodation. It is not intended to give any assurance that any particular provider meets certain quality standards or legal obligations. This website helps visitors connect with providers of great new zealand tourism experiences.
Whitianga bullock team hauling kauri logs, whitianga, taken in 19 by an unknown photographer. We have over 18,000 e books and eaudiobooks in our collection. Whitianga news newspapers books scholar jstor november 2007 learn how and when to remove this. There are no warnings anywhere about the level of difficulty. We can arrange delivery to churches, rest and retirement homes near whitianga, funeral homes and cemeteries in and around thames coromandel. Practice relaxation exercises or read a book in bed. Whitianga scallop festival, coromandel peninsula, new. Seafood lovers in the coromandel will congregate in whitianga on the eastern side of the coromandel peninsula during 25th to 29th august this year to celebrate the pecten novaezelandiae, or in other words, new zealand scallops. Aug 19, 2010 meet alan hopping, the creator of the lost spring in whitianga new zealand. Facilities at 970 lonely bay lodge whitianga include a library with fireplace, and a sitting room with plasmascreen tv and sound system.
The content on this page was created by the lost spring whitianga. Whitianga gay and lesbian tourism includes a cohesive network of gay accommodation and lesbian friendly accommodation. Polynesian explorer kupe landed near here in ad800 when moa birds were still strutting their stuff in the sandunes. Basalt rock for adzes was brought in from the tahanga quarry north of whitianga, while obsidian, a basaltic, glasslike rock useful for cutting, came from other parts of the coromandel peninsula and from the islands of the hauraki gulf. Our collection is growing every month and includes adult fiction and nonfiction, childrens and teens titles, graphic novels, new releases, fullcast audio dramas and much more. The area known as lovers rock was devoid of large trees in the early 1960s. Relatively unchanged for hundreds of years, the area. Lovers rock, often dubbed romantic reggae is a uniquely black british sound that. These grand rocks remember our stories the coromandel. Defensive ditch a notice board here describes the pas history dating back over 600 years. Lovers rock, often dubbed romantic reggae is a uniquely black british sound that developed in the late 70s and 80s against a backdrop. Whitianga and wharekaho reserve management plan tcdc. It has all the advantages mentioned above, plus users to your site can conveniently access it directly on your site.
According to ngati hei history the earliest known chief occupying the rock was hei turepe. Discover whitianga, new zealand official visitor and. The road map starts from coromandel and continues through whitianga. These are custom tours with first hand knowledge about the maori and european history in mercury bay. Thamescoromandel district council library homepage. The mercury bay library services both the town of whitianga and the smaller communities within mercury bay. We also sell kauri gum, locally made soap and oils, museum tea. To figure out whether they are worth it, see the flight distance from coromandel to whitianga to thames. It also signalled a coming of age for lovers rock, the softened, british reggae subgenre that focused on romance, but, as noted in menelik shabazzs documentary the story of. Whitianga has been continuously occupied for more than a thousand years since maori explorer kupes tribe settled here after his visit in about 950 ad. If towing your own boat, there is a loading ramp with parking at the site of old trading post at the bend of robinson road.
Ngati hei, descendants of hei of the arawa canoe, are the local tribe. Whitianga is a popular holiday destination with plenty for the visitor. Lovers rock, often dubbed romantic reggae is a uniquely black british sound that developed in the late 70s and 80s against a backdrop of riots, racial tension and sound systems. Whitianga pa was situated atop this 24 metrehigh rock that guarded the entrance to whitianga estuary. Nz personals men women and couples dating in whitianga. Whitianga is the main settlement of mercury bay, located on the east coast of the coromandel peninsula, new zealand. Located in whitianga, whitianga campground is near the beach. But it isnt just the beauty of the place that is intriguing. Whitianga is a town on the coromandel peninsula, in the waikato region of new zealands. The lost spring is one of the coromandels most popular tourist attractions.
The hms buffalo muster book which shows able seaman william porter signing. The place has a very beautiful green cover and the blue water stands in sharp contrast. One of the three thamescoromandel district libraries, the mercury bay library offers a variety of services, seasonal programmes and activities for coromandel peninsula residents and visitors. Buy online, send flowers, indoor plants, funeral wreaths, sympathy sprays and newborn baby gifts to whitianga in thames coromandel. Our collection is growing every month and includes adult fiction and nonfiction, childrens and teens titles, graphic novels, new releases, full. Visitors to your site will appreciate you offering them help with planning their vacation.
After figuring out the cost of your trip, you can also figure out the flight distance since some trips might be worth flying. The base rock of the coromandel peninsula is greywacke, a sedimentary rock deposited on the sea floor about 150 million years ago. Ships from europe sailed in to whitiangas deepwater harbour to load up with valuable kauri. At the top of the headland you will be rewarded with spectacular views of mercury bay and whitianga harbour. Road map from coromandel to thames, connected by whitianga. These large fanshaped shellfish will be cooked and served up by top chefs in a multitude of ways. An impressive pa once stood on the narrow rocky headland that juts out into whitianga harbour. Visit whitianga rock walk on your trip to whitianga or new. This easily defendable fortified settlement was populated by ngati hei, the tangata whenua of the area. According to the history of the ngati hei tribe, chief hei turepe was the first to occupy the site.
We stock books on the history of mercury bay and in particular books on captain james cook. Te whitianga o kupe is the original place name of the town, meaning kupes crossing place. Whitianga travel coromandel peninsula, new zealand. Following this visit, many of kupes tribe settled here. Read more top experiences in the coromandel and the bay of plenty. The lost spring, whitianga in the coromandel new zealand. Family history researchers in whitianga you can prebook a halfhour slot with a family history researcher, or just turn up on the day for some quality advice. The ditch near the information board was excavated to provide protection from attack. Hubby and friends did this in jandals and survived hehe. Sea cave adventures, whitianga wharf, the esplanade, whitianga. Writing in his ships log on board hms endeavour on 11th november, 1769, captain cook thus described whitianga rock after visiting it the preceding day with joseph banks.
Women in whitianga thamescoromandel men in whitianga thamescoromandel couples in whitianga thamescoromandel transsexuals in whitianga thamescoromandel swingers in whitianga thamescoromandel. The pretty harbour is a renowned base for gamefishing especially marlin and tuna between january and march. The town is located on mercury bay, on the northeastern coast of the peninsula. Geology and landscape te ara encyclopedia of new zealand. For best results, use the customized trip planning widget for whitianga rock walk on your website. Beachfront resort whitianga, the coromandel, new zealand. Get closer, experiece more join les and experience a personal boat tour like no other. Genealogy afternoons at mercury bay library whitianga event. Depressions cut into the rock mark where posts stood. Cathedral cove on the coromandel peninsula is a natural wonder of astonishing beauty replete with native wildlife and extraordinary geography. Identifies any known background information and historical associations for this reserve.
The principal settlement and only town in mercury bay, 88 km northeast of thames. Zizyphus with a long history of use for insomnia in traditional chinese medicine, it is said. The walk begins at ferry landing wharf, the oldest stone wharf in australasia built in 1837, and continues on to the maori pa site and various other historical. A short walking track from ferry landing wharf leads into whitianga rock scenic and historic reserve where you can visit the remains of a pa site. Whitianga rock, whitianga ticket price timings address. We have a local florist member ready to handle all your flower deliveries. Aug 15, 2016 cathedral cove on the coromandel peninsula is a natural wonder of astonishing beauty replete with native wildlife and extraordinary geography. Whitianga gay accommodation, lesbian friendly accommodation.
Historic whitianga rock maori pa site the coromandel. Whitianga rock or the lion rock as it is known lies on a tiny island just off the coast of whitianga. Meet alan hopping, the creator of the lost spring in whitianga new zealand. Deprating from whitianga visit the world famous cathedral cove and cruise inside the number of sea caves and blowholes along the coromandel coastline. Every friday morning at 10am except for schoolpublic holidays. Gordon browne built a spar station on the east side of the harbour entrance in the 1830s.
Whitianga is much more an iconic kiwi town that holds a significant place in our nations history. The coromandel story kauri 2000 kauri 2000 whitianga. Full cooked breakfasts are provided each morning and include a selection of fresh fruit and bakery items. Whitiangas big attractions are the sandy beaches of mercury bay and the diving, boating and kayaking opportunities afforded by the craggy coast and nearby te whanganuiahei marine reserve. There is also an indooroutdoor sun terrace with opening roof. Toddlerock is a modern based music and dance morning for 05 year olds. Mercury bay library, 22 victoria street, whitianga. Sep 22, 2011 it also signalled a coming of age for lovers rock, the softened, british reggae subgenre that focused on romance, but, as noted in menelik shabazzs documentary the story of lovers rock. At low tide the remains of a stone structure can be seen at back beach. The roots of lovers rock lies in the last days of the rocksteady era and early days of reggae, with jamaican and american singers such as ken boothe, johnny nash and john holt enjoying international hits with versions of wellknown love songs. Nz booklovers is an online hub for people who enjoy reading books. Genealogy afternoons at mercury bay library whitianga. European explorer captain james cook visited the area in november 1769 to observe the transit of mercury, and gave mercury bay its name.
These grand rocks remember our stories the coromandel, new. Whitianga gay accommodation and lesbian accommodation directory, new zealand. To say whitianga, in marvellous mercury bay, is a popular seaside holiday resort, is an understatement. The beachside oceans resort motel apartments are perfectly located for you to enjoy the many activities whitianga offers. Whether you want to tackle a new sport, find out about your favourite hobby, learn a new language or. Pa terraces inside the pa grassed terraces indicate where maori houses once stood. Lovers rock, often dubbed romantic reggae is a uniquely black british sound that developed in the late 70s and 80s against a.
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