Dockside
Dockside is a vibrant new waterfront precinct located at the entrance to Whitianga Waterways, overlooking the canal and just metres from the main highway into town. Designed as a key component of Whitianga’s evolving lifestyle and commercial hub, Stage 1 of Dockside is now complete—offering an inviting mix of hospitality, retail, and visitor amenities in one of the town’s most high-profile locations. The first stage includes a bar and restaurant with generous outdoor seating, perfect for enjoying canal views, as well as the Whitianga Waterways Sales Office, which anchors the site as a destination for both locals and prospective buyers. Directly across the road are key commercial neighbours including Mobil, Hunting & Fishing, and Whitianga’s future commercial zone, making Dockside a natural focal point for activity and growth.
Coming Next – Stage 2:
Waterfront Retail Expansion
Plans are now underway for Stage 2, which will add six new retail tenancies along the canal frontage. This next phase will enhance Dockside’s position as a lifestyle destination and further contribute to the long-term vision of Whitianga Waterways as a liveable, connected coastal community.
Key Highlights:
- Premium waterfront location at the gateway to Whitianga
- Stage 1 complete – includes hospitality, outdoor dining, and sales office
- Surrounded by established and growing commercial activity
- High visibility from the state highway
- Stage 2 planned – six additional retail spaces along the canal promenade
Dockside is set to become a central hub for social connection, commerce, and canal-side leisure—showcasing the best of Whitianga’s coastal lifestyle.
