Local Activities

…Explore by yourself or be guided by local experts. Whether it’s scenic, heritage, or cultural, arts and crafts, or boutique wineries, the region has much to offer.

Tutukaka Coast

Whatever your interests, be assured that you will find something that appeals to you from the selection of recreational activities available on the Whangarei and Tutukaka Coast areas.

Scuba Diving - (www.diving.co.nz)
23kms out in the Pacific Ocean at The Poor Knights Islands offer the best sub-tropical diving in the world.

Cave Rider - (www.caverider.co.nz)
Exciting high speed jet boat ride out to the Poor Knights Islands. A scenic wonderland of marine life.

Sea and River Kayaking - (www.nzseakayaking.co.nz)
Kayaks and equipment for hire for solo explorers, or guided tours available.

Fishing - (www.deanmarine.co.nz)
Big and small game fishing charters for beginners or professionals.

Boating - A Perfect Day - (www.aperfectday.co.nz)
A relaxing ocean cruise to the beautiful Poor Knights Islands with warm crew and good food.

Swimming/Surfing/Walking.
There are many picturesque sandy bays and beaches.
Whale Bay, Ngunguru Estuary and Whangauamu Bay are good swimming beaches.

If you want to experience the surf and the waves, Matapouri, Sandy Bay and Woollies Bay are the ones to head for. Surfing lessons and board hire are available. (www.tutukakasurf.co.nz)

However, if all you want to do is to have a quiet time, then a good recipe for relaxation is a stroll along the beach or perhaps a refreshing swim and a picnic in a shady spot.

Whangarei and District

Explore by yourself or be guided by local experts.Whether it’s scenic, heritage, or cultural, arts and crafts, or boutique wineries, the region has much to offer.

Local Arts and Crafts.
Burning Issues Gallery.
Whangarei Art Museum.
Parua Bay Gallery.
The Quarry, Northland Craft Trust.
The Bach Arts & Crafts.
Tuatara Design Store & Art Gallery.

Pottery and Ceramics.
Glenbervie Pottery.
Raku Pottery at Ngunguru.

Museums.
Heritage Park and Kiwi House.
Clapham Clocks.
Kauri Clock Factory.

Gardens.
Rose Garden.
Quarry Gardens.
Conservatory Fernery and Cactus House.

Golf.
Whangarei Golf Club.
The Pines at Parua Bay.
Sherwood Park Golf Club.

Zion Wildlife Gardens - (www.zionwildlifegardens.co.nz)
A unique place to see lions up lose.

River Trip - (www.whangareinz.com)
Explore the Ngunguru River with Captain Percy’s Historic Ngunguru River Cruise.

Whangarei Falls - (www.whangareinz.com)
A spectacular water fall and river walk 3kms from Totara Lodge.

Adventure Forest - (www.adventureforest.co.nz)
Northlands new outdoor experience.

Scenic Flights - (www.whangareiairport.co.nz)
Located at the airport.

We will be happy to assist you with planning and booking your tour and activities.

Other useful Links.

Whangarei Information Centre.
Northland Naturally.
Tutukaka Coast

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