The Most Popular Activities in Whangarei and the Tutukaka Coast
The following list includes the attractions and activities which are most popular with visitors to Whangarei and the Tutukaka Coast:
- Whangarei Falls – AH Reed Kauri Park – Mair Park Walkway5 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 ...read more...
- Whangarei Town Basin & Hatea Loop WalkwayInternational 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 ...read more...
- Whangarei Quarry Gardens & Quail Cafe10 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 ...read more...
- Helena Bay Cafe and GalleryAbout 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 ...read more...
- Poor Knights Diving or Snorkeling CruiseProfessional 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 ...read more...
- Adventure ForestGlenbervie 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 ...read more...
- Tutukaka Coast Driving RouteAmazing 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 ...read more...
- Whale Bay Beach & WalkwayWhale 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 ...read more...
- Matapouri BayOne 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 ...read more...
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