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...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...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...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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