Wedding Night Package
Celebrate your wedding night in Whangarei with a luxury ensuite room, a bottle of chilled champagne on arrival and gourmet breakfast the next morning for 2. … make your wedding night memorable with romantic accommodation including: One nights accommodation in a Deluxe King Room A bottle of chilled champagne Hand made chocolates Romantic gourmet a […]
Find out more...Divers Delight Package
Add a little luxury to your Poor Knights Diving holiday with 2 nights accommodation, dinner, wine, packed lunch and a day’s scuba diving. …experience diving at the Poor Knights Islands in style including: Two nights accommodation in a king-size ensuite room One full day scuba diving at the Poor Knights Islands (2 dives & all […]
Find out more...Weekend Escape Package
Dinner, Bed and Breakfast package for 2 including wine, chocolates and late checkout – all combined with a luxury ensuite room and extensive guest facilities. …enjoy a little time out with a night away in luxurious surroundings including: One nights accommodation in one of our luxurious King rooms Home made “cream tea” on arrival Toast […]
Find out more...Romance Package
2 night luxury accommodation package including a 3-course dinner, champagne, hand-made chocolates and a massage. … celebrate a special occasion or indulge in a romantic weekend getaway with: Two nights accommodation in one of our luxurious King rooms Toast each other with a bottle of chilled champagne on arrival 3 course gourmet dinner (one night) […]
Find out more...Tutukaka Coast Driving Route
Amazing white sandy beaches, stunning ocean views, native bush, waterfalls, walkways, limestone formations and rolling countryside – all in a 2 hour trip round trip from Lupton Lodge (Glenbervie, Whangarei). If you are short on time this loop takes around 2 hours to self-drive but works best as a fantastic day trip (or several day […]
Find out 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 Whangarei or a day trip for beach lovers and walkers the Whangarei Heads are well worthwhile incorporating into your Northland itinerary. Option 1: Lupton Lodge to Pataua North […]
Find out more...Bay of Islands, Waitangi and Keri Keri – one hour’s drive north of Whangarei
Picturesque Bay of Islands is a 1 hour drive from Lupton Lodge. There is plenty to see and do for water and land lovers, history buffs or foodies. The suggestions below include both well know tourist activities and off-the-beaten-track alternatives to give you a range of suggestions for filling in your day. Note: this Bay […]
Find out more...Russell via Oakura & Helena Bay – Bay of Islands with a Twist
Visit what is arguably New Zealand’s cutest village, Russell, via the rugged and stunning east coast of the Old Russell Road and Helena Bay. Experience a car-ferry ride back from Russell to Opua and rejoin SH1 for the journey home. The roads are bendy and the people are few on the coastal road but the […]
Find out 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 natural attractions make a very rewarding day trip from Lupton Lodge. Lupton Lodge to Dargaville (45 minutes drive) Head West off SH1 in Whangarei […]
Find out more...Surfing and Surf Lessons
Popular Local Surf Beaches Sandy Bay Ngunguru Bar Ocean Beach (Whangarei Heads) Waipu Cove Ruakaka Beach Surfing Lessons & Board Hire Tutukaka Surf Company (Tutukaka Marina) O’Neill Surf Academy (Tutukaka Coast)
Find out more...Horse Riding
Horse Riding is available at Sandy Bay on the Tutukaka Coast, a 30 minute drive from Lupton Lodge.
Find out more...Sea Kayaking
Sea Kayaking is available for guided Ngunguru Inlet and Tutukaka Coast kayaking tours or you can hire a kayak hire and head off on your own.
Find out more...Adventure Forest
Glenbervie Adventure Forest, Whangarei One of the best adventure activities in Northland, world-class tree top experience Adventure Forest, is located in Glenbervie Forest – 5 minutes drive from Lupton Lodge. Adventure Forest offers a range of tree-climbing circuits, zip lines and canopy walkways suitable for all ages. The tree-climbing circuits vary to suit different ages, […]
Find out more...Poor Knights Diving or Snorkeling Cruise
Professional dive boats depart Tutukaka Marina daily for the world renowned marine and nature reserve The Poor Knights Islands. High quality equipment, air and lunch, can be supplied. The Dive! Tutukaka operation is Qualmark rated and includes experienced instructors and guides free of charge. The trips return around 4pm so we recommend a minimum of […]
Find out more...Whangarei Kiwi House, Heritage Park & Museum
Kiwi North is 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 Victorian buildings, a museum, heritage club collections and boasts excellent views over Whangarei city and harbour. On our last visit to […]
Find out more...Helena Bay Cafe and 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 regularly and is open from 10am-4pm Mon-Fri and 10am-5pm in the weekends. You can sit in the glass conservatory at the back […]
Find out more...Whangarei Quarry Gardens & Quail Cafe
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 is free onsite. The site is a community project created by passionate volunteers in an old quarry. There are 2 waterfalls, a substantial lake, garden walkways, […]
Find out more...Whangarei Town Basin & Hatea Loop Walkway
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 Basin. The Whangarei Town Basin is only 12 minutes drive from your quality accommodation at Lupton Lodge in Glenbervie and just moments away from […]
Find out more...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 walk to the AH Reed Kauri Walkway. Mair Park and Mt Parihaka are also enjoyable extensions to this walking route if […]
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