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Covetrip / Beach / Whitianga, Coromandel, New Zealand

Buffalo Beach

4.5 / 5 · 1 204 reviews Oceania Updated June 2026

Buffalo Beach is at Whitianga, Coromandel, New Zealand in Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand.

Main Whitianga town beach on Mercury Bay. Shore type: sand. Use the map and nearby stays on this page to plan access and overnight options.

CoveTrip lists verified coastal places with practical details for travellers comparing New Zealand beaches.

At a glance

Water temperature
15 °C
Sea state
Moderate
Waves
0.74 m
Shoreline
site.features.sand
Region
Coromandel Peninsula
Country
New Zealand

Frequently asked questions

Where is Buffalo Beach?

Whitianga, Coromandel, New Zealand

What type of shore is it?

sand

Which region is it in?

Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand

Is it good for swimming?

Check local conditions and lifeguard advice; NZ beaches vary with surf and currents.

How do I find nearby hotels?

See the stays section on this page for properties within driving distance.

7-day forecast

20/09
16°
10°
Wind 39 km/h
UV index 6
21/09
16°
7°
Wind 25 km/h
UV index 6
22/09
19°
11°
Wind 32 km/h
UV index 6
23/09
14°
7°
Wind 22 km/h
UV index 6
24/09
15°
2°
Wind 14 km/h
UV index 6
25/09
16°
4°
Wind 16 km/h
UV index 6
26/09
17°
7°
Wind 24 km/h
UV index 4

Best season to swim

Real historical monthly sea temperature averages.

Jan
22.9°
Feb
23.3°
Mar
21.4°
Apr
19.4°
May
16.7°
Jun
14.8°
Jul
12.9°
Aug
12.5°
Sep
14.2°
Oct
16.8°
Nov
20.4°
Dec
22.6°

Things to do nearby

Kayak to Cathedral Cove

Coromandel, Nova Zelândia

Spade hire – dig your own hot pool at Hot Water Beach

Hahei, Nova Zelândia

Places to stay nearby

Flames International Hotel & Restaurant

Whitianga hotel base for Hahei
≈ 120 €
15 km

Oceans Resort Hotel Whitianga

Resort hotel in Whitianga
≈ 150 €
16 km

Tatahi Lodge Beach Resort

Boutique resort in subtropical gardens · 300 m from Hahei Beach and near Cathedral Cove
≈ 124 $
300 m

Tatahi Lodge Eco Guest House

Eco guest house in Hahei
≈ 100 €
1 km

The Church

Boutique stay in Hahei village
≈ 140 €
800 m

Hahei Beach Resort Motel

Motel steps from Hahei Beach
≈ 110 €
300 m

Oamaru Bay Tourist Park

Stay near Hot Water Beach
≈ see partner
2.4 km

Coro Harbour View

Stay near Hot Water Beach
≈ see partner
2.3 km

Heart of town

Stay near Hot Water Beach
≈ see partner
734 m

Peninsula Motel

Stay near Hot Water Beach
≈ see partner
1 km

Hot Water Beach TOP 10 Holiday Park

Stay near Hot Water Beach
≈ see partner
3.4 km

Tasman Holiday Parks

Stay near Hot Water Beach
≈ see partner
997 m

Beaches nearby

Less than 30 minutes by car.

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Cooks Beach

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Cathedral Cove

Coromandel, Nova Zelândia