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Tutukaka
is the hub of Northland activities. Spend long days enjoying the
sun on the beach while doing nothing other than watching the local
wildlife. Have a swim, or wander along one of the many superb local
walks. (see map below).
Sandy Bay is renowned for surfing. Tutukaka harbour, the coast
and Ngunguru estuary offer superb kayaking. Try a spot of fishing,
either off the coast or on a local charter boat.
Tutukaka Harbour is home
to a fleet of commercial charter vessels which will take you out to chase
the mighty gamefish or
just line fishing for snapper. A photographer will find plenty of spectacular scenery to
capture. Diving & Sight Seeing is a
local favourite sport. Jump aboard one of the regular vessels to the Poor
Knights Islands Reserve which is world renowned as one of the few best
diving spots in the world. There are two local diving wrecks (HMS Tui & HMS
Waikato) this makes the area a must for divers.
At the end of the day, if relaxing has taken it out of you, skip
preparing food in favour of an evening at one of the local restaurants.
Local Area Information
Tutukaka Restaurants:
Moochas Bistro and Bar (public welcome) at Whangarei Deep Sea Anglers
Club, Snapper Rock Cafe, Marina pizzeria, Ocean Resort (Tutukaka) Solaris and
Greens (Ngunguru)
Takeaways:
Marina pizzeria (Tutukaka), Ngunguru Fish Shop.
Bars:
Whangarei Deep Sea Anglers Club , Ngunguru Sports Complex.
Boat Charters:
We can help you arrange the charter
you require.
Sports:
Kayaking at Ngunguru, Tutukaka and Matapouri (hire available), Ngunguru Sports Complex
for Golf, Bowling, Tennis, Indoor
bowls, Badminton, Shellfish gathering at Ngunguru, Fishing boat or
surfcasting, Windsurfing and Canoeing.
Online Shopping:
www.shopenz.co.nz
Visit local areas:
Whangarei (25 km)
Claphams Clock Museum, Whangarei
Museum and Kiwi House, Kauri Clock Factory, Whangarei Heads, Town Basin.
Fern house (New Zealand's largest public fern collection).
Ruakaka/Bream Coast:
Marsden Point Refinery Visitor's Center, Swimming, Surfcasting. Waipu
Museum on Nova Scotian Pioneers, Waipu Cove, Surfing and fishing, Old
firehouse art gallery.
Dargaville:
Market gardens, Maritime museum. Waipoua Kauri Forest. Home to 3/4 of New
Zealand's remaining kauri trees. Tane Mahuta (lord of the forest) 51m high
and girth over 13m.
Matakohe:
Excellent museum featuring early Northland and the history of kauri.
Whangaruru Harbour:
A beautiful harbour 1 hours drive from Tutukaka. It is situated halfway
between Tutukaka and Cape Brett.
Bay of Islands:
(1hour 15 minutes) Paihia and Russell, Captain Cook Museum Russell, Boat
Cruises, Historical sites.
Community Activities:
Badminton (over 40's) Monday and Friday 9.30am Ngunguru
Sports Complex.
Bowls Indoor Thursday 10 am. Ngunguru Sports Complex.
Golf Club 9 hole course Ngunguru.
Petanque Sundays 1.30pm Ngunguru Sports Complex.
The
map below showing some of the local walking tracks
1
Whananaki Coastal Walkway
2 Whale Bay
3 Matapouri to Whale Bay
4 Tutukaka Lighthouse
5 Rauhomaumau Bay to Will Parata
Walkway
6 Tutukaka Estates
7 Whangamumu Bay to Ngunguru
Estuary
8 Ngunguru Mangrove Walkway
9
New
Zealand's second largest kauri Tree "Goliath"
We can supply you with printed information and maps of these walks.
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