Dargaville Market gardens, Maritime museum. Beach and horse trekking, fishing, hiking, Kauri Bowl Gallery. Kai Iwi Lakes Boating, trout fishing, diving, sail boarding, swimming, yachting, water skiing, hiking. Waipoua Kauri Forest. Tane Mahuta lord of the forest 51m height and girth over 13m. Matakohe Excellent museum featuring early Northland and the history of kauri. A must. Whangaruru Harbour A beautiful harbour 1 hour drive from Tutukaka. It is situated halfway between Tutukaka and Cape Brett.
Petanque Sundays Ngunguru Sports Complex. Tutukaka Coast Area Information. With an incredible marine life of over species calling the Poor Knights home, diving at the islands makes for a wonderful experience. Although the life beneath the surface of the Poor Knights is spectacular, it is most certainly not the only special draw card to these islands.
The flora and fauna are also breathtakingly diverse and the steep cliffs soaring hundreds of metres above the waterline show off the Poor Knights dramatic volcanic features that formed due to a large eruption about 10 million years ago. The coastline was rated one of the top three coastlines in the world by National Geographic Traveller. There are plenty of beach houses in this area; if you want to rent one, talk to a local real estate company.
Just up the hill from Matapouri is the track to Whale Bay. Fringed by large pohutukawa trees, this sheltered beach is both beautiful and peaceful.
Getting there along the walking track is half the fun. Beyond Whale Bay, the beaches are more open to the ocean. Sandy Bay is a much-loved surfing spot when conditions are right. Let us show you the best of New Zealand on other platforms by selecting 'On' and allowing us to share data from your visit s with our partners.
At the northern end of the Tutukaka Coast, the Whangaroa Harbour has several small communities in an otherwise relatively untouched coastal area.
Popular places to visit are Oakura Bay with its beautiful beach and accommodation available, and Bland Bay on the northern shores of the harbour. For more beaches worth discovering, check out 22 Stunning Beaches in New Zealand.
Location: 70km 43 miles drive from Tutukaka. Since arriving solo in New Zealand over 10 years ago and with a background in journalism, her mission has been to show the world how easy and awesome it is to travel New Zealand. By using this website you agree to our Privacy Policy and the terms of use within it.
Contact — Disclaimer. Skip to content. Visit Ngunguru Your watersports capital of the Tutukaka Coast, Ngunguru is a coastal village with the beach acting as an awesome natural playground. Location: 3km 2 miles south of Tutukaka on Ngunguru Road. Relax at Whale Bay Possibly one of the most picturesque beaches in the Tutukaka area, Whale Bay is a curved white sand beach backed with native bush.
Location: Visit Whananaki Get well and truly off the beaten track by visiting the remote coastal village of Whananaki. Explore the Whangaruru Harbour At the northern end of the Tutukaka Coast, the Whangaroa Harbour has several small communities in an otherwise relatively untouched coastal area.
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