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Matapouri beach
Beach
ππ Beauuuuutiful!! Nice parking just next to the beach. Can have a lunch with a view. Also 2/3 self contained van camping spots, would recommend to stay there if you have enough time and there is place available. Very clean and nice beach. There is small shop nearby too - for ice cream or same food. To...
4.80 (676 reviews)
(~0.46 km from centre)
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Whale Bay
National reserve
ππ The best of the bays along here I think. I love how quiet this place is in spring, sometimes you're the only one down there! Beautiful calm water, great for swimming if you're brave enough for the cold water!
4.90 (318 reviews)
(~0.95 km from centre)
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Dive! Tutukaka
Dive shop
ππ What a day! We did the 2 dive trip to Poor Knights, which is called one of the top 10 dice sites in the world and we're not disappointed! Bit of an overcast day, but it cleared up as we cruised ~50 minutes to the island. Two amazing dives with friendly crew. We did the refresher course, because it h...
4.70 (454 reviews)
(~5.13 km from centre)
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Sandy Bay Beach
Tourist attraction
π Stunning beach to spend the day at. Beautiful sandy beach with views out to the Poor Knight islands. Can have a little surf if the conditions are right. Awesome family beach
4.70 (310 reviews)
(~2.73 km from centre)
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Woolleys Bay
Beach
ππ I arrived on a bit of a rough day but was able to take my Dog for a walk. Nice Beach and scenery.
4.80 (97 reviews)
(~1.16 km from centre)
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Tutukaka Lighthouse Walkway Trail Head
Scenic spot
ππ Great walk!
Easy walk, step rise at the end heading up to the light house. The walks suggests approximately 1hour. Highly recommend checking tides and going at low tide. Wear decent shoes for crossing the rock platform.
4.80 (62 reviews)
(~5.73 km from centre)
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Wellingtons Bay Reserve
Park
ππ Is a good sheltered bay except in south winds and south west. Can launch boats at southern end of beach. Awesome beach for swimming and sun bathing. Is a very busy beach so I would try to get there early for decent spot. Lots of parking and has public toilets. There are another 2 reserves on norther...
4.60 (73 reviews)
(~8.19 km from centre)
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Whananaki Holiday Park And Motels
Holiday park
ππ We loved our family holiday here! Great amenities and facilities. The playground, pool and pizza oven are awesome. All shared areas like kitchen and bathrooms are clean and tidy. We used three campsites and a cabin directly next to our sites which was perfect for us. Worth the trip across the footbr...
4.10 (245 reviews)
(~7.37 km from centre)
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Whale Bay Walk Parking
Park
ππ Beautiful scenery and a beautiful walking track to the perfect location. It is a gorgeous beach with cristal clear water and unique views in the distance. This is a great opportunity to relax and enjoy your holiday at this lovely location with your family and friends. Located in the northern part of...
4.80 (45 reviews)
(~0.66 km from centre)
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Kauakarangi Bay
Tourist attraction
ππ Love going here and having dinner from the Ngunguru takeaways they make the best burgers, worth the drive out from town.
4.50 (37 reviews)
(~6.8 km from centre)