Area Information
Well established on the New Zealand holiday scene
"Tutukaka Coast Motor Lodge" is located in the heart of an
exciting stretch of Northland coastline, just 25 minutes driving from
Whangarei. The resort overlooks the Ngunguru Estuary and entrance.
Tutukaka is a coastal area where the visitor has a host of things to do, swimming, boating, fishing,
surfing, scuba diving, sight seeing, line fishing trips, deep sea fishing,
beautiful beaches to discover and relax on. It is an exciting experience
that awaits you when you explore the
beautiful bays of the Tutukaka coast.
Matapouri
Ten minutes north of Tutukaka the visitors will find peace
and tranquility by the golden sands of Matapouri Bay. Nestled among bush-clad
headlands, a magnificent half-moon shaped bay with the open ocean peeping through
the entrance. Great surfcasting.
Woolleys Bay
This beautiful bay is just over the hill from Matapouri.
Whale Bay
Only 1/2 km (by road) beyond Matapouri is a delightful walk through
native bush reserve to Whale Bay, used by early Maori tribes during their whaling
expeditions because of the calm waters. This bay and the bush walk is one of
the most beautiful examples of coastal scenery.
Sandy Bay 1.5 km further on is Sandy Bay,one of the most popular surfing
beaches on Northland's east coast. There is always a good wave at Sandy Bay. In fact
it usually has a wave at least a foot or two higher
than most other beaches.
Pacific Bay
in Tutukaka Harbour can be reached
by turning into Block Road half way down the Tutukaka hill. Its an excellent
safe quiet beach, great for the young ones.
Trig Station
Lookout Dolphin Place off Block Road, a few meters along on
your right is the walking track, a short climb to the top for superb views up and down the
coast.
Whangaumu Bay Locally
known as Wellington's Bay, is at the end of Tutukaka Block road. At the far end of the bay a walking track climbs the hill for a
good view of the Ngunguru entrance and the sand spit. At low water you can walk to
Ngunguru. Fishing from the rocks at both ends of the bay can be productive.
Tutukaka Reserve and Lighthouse Walk
The entrance to Tutukaka reserve
is
a short distance along the Matapouri Road, from the Tutukaka Store. You will need
an outgoing tide to walk across the rocks to reach the lighthouse. The views are
well worth the effort overlooking Tutukaka Harbour and the Pacific ocean to
the Poor Knights Islands.
"Goliath" Tutukaka's
Giant Kauri Tree
This magnificent tree can be visited on a walking track accessed through the Tutukaka Holiday Park.
Please ask the camp proprietors for permission to access the track.
Tutukaka
Restaurants
Moocha's Bistro and Bar (public welcome) at Whangarei Deep Sea Anglers Club,
Oceans Resort, Marina Pizzeria. Snapper Rock Cafe, Greens Restaurant at
the Ngunguru Sports Centre.
Takeaways
Marina pizzeria, Ngunguru Fish Shop.
Coffee
Cafes
Salt Air Cafe Ngunguru, Marina Pizzeria, Snapper
Rock,
Bars
Tutukaka Club, Ngunguru Sports
Complex. Snapper Rock.
Sports in the Area
Ngunguru Sports Complex, Golf,
Bowling, Tennis, Indoor bowls, Badminton, Shellfish gathering, Fishing, Windsurfing, Canoeing
Other areas and places to visit within a
few minutes to two a hours drive
Whangarei
(25 km)
Claphams Clock Museum, Whangarei Museum and Kiwi House, Kauri Clock
Factory, Whangarei Heads, Town Basin. The 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. Brynderwyn Hills horse trekking.
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.
Home to 3/4 of New Zealand remaining kauri
trees. 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 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. Kerikeri.
Internet
Available at Ngunguru
Community
Activities In The Area
Badminton (over 40's) Monday and Friday 90.30am Ngunguru
Sports Complex
Bowls Indoor Thursday 10 am. Ngunguru Sports Complex
Ngunguru Golf Club 9 hole course
Mah Jong Tuesdays Ngunguru Sports Complex
Nam Wai Pai Kung Fu Ngunguru Sports Complex
Petanque Sundays Ngunguru Sports Complex
Paradise Eco-Ventures
For line fishing, kayak hire and horse treks, mountain bike hire, independent or guided bush walks,
visit
www.paradisecoast.co.nz
North Trek Tours.
Custom Tours organised for up to four people.
www.northtrek.co.nz
For more local information
please visit the
Discover Tutukaka web site
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