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...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...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 […]
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