If you love long walks through farmland surrounded by stunning coastal scenery then the Sandy Bay to Whananaki South walkway is the one for you. The return distance from Sandy Bay to the end of the walkway is 12km – allow up to 6 hours. The official walkway ends at a gorgeous white sandy beach […]
Find out more...Whangarei Activities
The following is a list of popular attractions and activities around Whangarei and Northland that are accessible from Lupton Lodge - located 10 minutes drive from Whangarei city and the stunning Tutukaka Coast.
Matapouri Bay
One of our favourite places to visit, Matapouri Bay is a picturesque horseshoe-shaped, white sandy beach on the Tutukaka Coast. Matapouri is popular with swimmers, photographers, families, body surfers and walkers. Every time we visit it is different – changes in the weather, surf and tides open up some of the most enjoyable activities. Driving […]
Find out more...Tutukaka Lighthouse Walk
If you love amazing coastal views and don’t mind steep hill tracks the Tutukaka Lighthouse Walkway is well worth the effort. The entire walk takes about 1 hour (or longer if you want to spend ages gazing at the awe inspiring view). It is important to set off within 1 hour either side of low […]
Find out more...Whale Bay Beach & Walkway
Whale Bay on the Tutukaka Coast is an idyllic Nature Reserve, accessible only by foot, with a Pohutukawa framed white sandy beach and clear blue sea. Whale Bay is our favourite beach in New Zealand. Stunning at any time of the year, this little piece of paradise will take your breath away. What to do […]
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...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 […]
Find out more...Waro Limestone Scenic Reserve
Just north or Whangarei, on the northern side of SH1 (Hikurangi), lies the fascinating Waro Limestone Reserve walkway. If you park in the reserve entrance off King St, you can follow an easy 2.2km walkway, which includes the perimeter of a small lake and the main Waro limestone formations. Alternatively park in the carpark on […]
Find out more...Pataua North Beach & Estuary
Less than 30 minutes drive from Lupton Lodge is the stunning seaside village of Pataua North. Pataua North beach is a golden sandy beach, ideal for walking, swimming, playing or relaxing… Pataua is made up of 2 holiday destinations popular with locals: Pataua North and Pataua South. Pataua South can be only reached by road […]
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