Delight in the beachside landscape of Mill Creek
The beaches and hot springs provide a pleasant backdrop to your holiday home in Mill Creek. This welcoming and relaxing city is well known for its kayaking, snorkelling and fishing. With a holiday rental, you get a home away from home – many rentals offer full kitchens and outdoor grills for some home cooking.
Sightseeing in and around Mill Creek
Do you want to discover things to do while you're in town? Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable holiday rental, you'll want to check out everything that makes Mill Creek a fun place to get away to. These are some of the top attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Purangi Estate-The Purangi Winery (5.2 mi / 8.4 km)
- Driving Creek Railway (13.7 mi / 22 km)
- Mercury Bay Golf & Country Club (3.5 mi / 5.6 km)
- Flaxmill Bay Camp Grounds (4.3 mi / 7 km)
- The Coromandel Smoking Co. (12.8 mi / 20.6 km)
- The Lakes Golf Course (14.5 mi / 23.3 km)
Exploring the beaches and other natural features in Mill Creek
Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast or just want to appreciate the scenery, Mill Creek is a great place to spend some time outside. Here are some of the area’s noteworthy features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Lost Spring Thermal Pools (4.1 mi / 6.6 km)
- Lonely Bay Beach (5 mi / 8.1 km)
- Cooks Beach (5.1 mi / 8.3 km)
- Buffalo Beach (5.4 mi / 8.8 km)
- Mercury Bay (5.4 mi / 8.8 km)
- Cathedral Cove (7.8 mi / 12.6 km)
Seasonal weather in Mill Creek
If you're planning a holiday around warm-weather activities, February, January, March and December are the hottest months to visit, when temperatures average 19°C.
Transport options to and around Mill Creek
Fly into Whitianga (WTZ-Whitianga Aerodrome), the closest airport, located 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that works for your travel itinerary, you can also fly into Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.), which is 49.8 mi (80.1 km) away.