Kingdom of Zion – Big Cat Sanctuary
Whangarei's Big Cat Wildlife Park, Kingdom of Zion, provides a range of unique and informative escorted walking tours for visitors. Zion is home to 34 lions, tigers and cheetah, ... Read More
Activities & Attractions
Whangarei Falls – AH Reed Kauri Park – Mair Park Walkway
5 minutes drive from Lupton Lodge are the dramatic Whangarei Falls. You can either view these from above, take a short walk to the bottom or enjoy a longer 1 hour round-trip bush ... Read More
Poor Knights Diving or Snorkeling Day Cruise
The Poor Knights Islands were named by Jacques Cousteau as one of the world’s top 10 dive locations. The islands are a marine reserve below water and a wildlife reserve above ... Read More
Whangarei Town Basin
International and New Zealand visitors to Whangarei looking for a bite to eat, a spot of shopping, entertainment for the kids or an easy riverside stroll should head to the Town ... Read More
Restaurants & Cafes
Great food can be one of the highlights of your visit to Whangarei. There are a wide range of excellent cafes and restaurants to choose from suiting all taste buds and budgets. ... Read More
Whangarei & Tutukaka Coast Beaches
The Tutukaka Coast and Whangarei Heads are adorned with stunning selection of white sandy beaches for swimming, walking or surfing. Some of our favourites include: Whale ... Read More
Local Arts & Crafts
The Whangarei region is home to some of New Zealand's most talented artists. Their work is on display in the following locations: Quarry Craft Co-op, Reyburn ... Read More
Whangarei Quarry Gardens
10 minutes drive from Lupton Lodge you will find the tranquil oasis of the Whangarei Quarry Gardens project - New Zealand's subtropical paradise. Entry is by donation and parking ... Read More
Kiwi House, Heritage Park & Museum
Great for wet days, dry days, families, train enthusiasts and anyone keen to see some live kiwi. Set in an attractive 25ha park the site features a Kiwi House, several historic ... Read More
Whangarei Shopping
Markets - a fresh local produce Growers Market is held in the carpark on Waters Street, Whangarei every Saturday morning from about 6am-10am. The Bay of Islands Farmers Market is ... Read More
Helena Bay Cafe & Gallery
About 40 mins North of Lupton Lodge on the east coast of Northland is the stunning setting for the Helena Bay Cafe and Gallery. The cafe has a delicious fresh menu which changes ... Read More
Whangarei Town Basin Market Bridge
Saturday Artisan's Market Operating most Saturday mornings from 9am - 1.30pm (November - March) the Whangarei Artisan's Market is well worth a visit. Some stall holders change ... Read More
Ransom Winery, Warkworth
When you are driving to Lupton Lodge in Whangarei (or heading back to Auckland) and fancy a delicious bite to eat, turn off at Ransom Winery, a couple of kilometers South of ... Read More
Northland Golf Courses
Golf can be played all year round in Northland, the "winterless north" of New Zealand. Some of the high-quality courses within easy driving distance of Lupton Lodge are listed ... Read More
More Activity Suggestions
Adventure Forest - Glenbervie Forest tree based adventure. Climb on amazing circuits rigged from tree to tree. Grab a rope, jump, roll or swing in the air to reach the next ... Read More
Activities Suitable for Kids
A Perfect Day - Full day sightseeing & snorkeling trip to the Poor Knights Islands. Sea Kayaking - guided Ngunguru Inlet and coastal kayaking Horse Riding Beaches – ... Read More
Russell via Oakura, Helena Bay & Whangaruru Harbour – Bay of Islands with a twist
Experience the car-ferry ride to Russell after a 45 min drive up SH1. See the Bay of Islands by boat or from the lookout on Flagstaff Hill and stroll around arguably New Zealand's ... Read More
Bay of Islands, Waitangi and Keri Keri – one hour’s drive north of Whangarei
Picturesque Bay of Islands can be reached within 1 hour from Lupton Lodge (Whangarei). The touring routes below include land and water based activities for all ages, budgets and ... Read More
Whangarei Heads Touring Route
The Whangarei Heads offer dramatic mountain scenery, walkways, beaches and craft galleries along a 35km long peninsula accessible from Whangarei city centre. As a side trip from ... Read More
Tutukaka Coast Driving Route
Amazing white sandy beaches, stunning ocean views, native bush, waterfalls and rolling countryside - all in a 2 hour trip from Lupton Lodge (Glenbervie, Whangarei). This is an ... Read More
West Coast Touring Route
The rugged West Coast of Northland includes Waipoua Forest, Kai Iwi Lakes and Hokianga Harbour. If you don't mind a bit of driving on windy roads then visiting these scenic and ... Read More
