About Bayside Motel
Nestled amongst kiwi baches at the north end of buffalo beach, the Bayside Motel are in a premium location to base your Coromandel experience. Whether you want to lay about on the beach or participate in some of the many outdoor activities Whitianga and its surrounding area's are famous for, you are in the right place if you stay with us. Close enough to the beach to walk there in a few moments, pretty much just by crossing the road, but far enough away for a quiet afternoon nap if you should desire.
About Whitianga
If you’re exploring The Coromandel, you’ll soon come to Whitianga – the main town on Mercury Bay. When native forests were being harvested on the peninsula in the 1800s and early 1900s, Whitianga was a timber port. Ships from Europe sailed in to Whitianga's deepwater harbour to load up with valuable kauri. Today, the township depends on fishing, farming and tourism for its prosperity.
During September, don't miss the Whitianga Scallop Festival - a weekend of indulgence with more than 60 food and wine stalls, seafood cooking demonstrations and competitions including scallop shucking. The concept of the event is simple – Scallops cooked in many different ways by talented national chefs, restaurants and community groups and matched with quality entertainment including live bands, seafood cooking classes and demonstrations.
During September, don't miss the Whitianga Scallop Festival - a weekend of indulgence with more than 60 food and wine stalls, seafood cooking demonstrations and competitions including scallop shucking. The concept of the event is simple – Scallops cooked in many different ways by talented national chefs, restaurants and community groups and matched with quality entertainment including live bands, seafood cooking classes and demonstrations.