The location and geography of Whitehead is very typical of a coastal fishing village, in that it has various large rockformations and many small islands surrounding it.
The harbour is protected by islands and points extending out into the bay from either side.
Whitehead experiences large amounts of fog due to its relative location.
Each year during the second week in August the annual Whitehead Days festival is held, with a parade, games for children, a beer garden, and many other attractions.
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