ABOUT WHANGAUMU BAY (WELLINGTON BAY) AND TUTUKAKA COAST
Lookout Lodge is situated overlooking Whangaumu Bay and its islands,
right in the centre of the Tutukaka Coast. With so much to explore
in the area, Lookout Lodge is an ideal base - with the beach just
footsteps away!
Listed below are just some of the many wonderful activities and
features of the area to help you plan your idealic getaway or adventure.
The Tutukaka Coast is renowned for its water activities such as
scuba diving, boat trips, deep sea fishing and sea kayaking tours and is very popular during the summer periods. To avoid disappointment,
we suggest prebooking in advance.
If you would like us to make activity reservations for you prior
to arriving, we are happy to do so.
Things to do on the Tutukaka Coast
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Scuba Diving - Poor Knights, wreck diving (HMNZS Waikato & HMNZS Tui), night diving. The Poor Knights Islands were named by Jacques Cousteau as one of the world's top 10 dive locations. The islands are a marine reserve below water and a wildlife reserve above water. Dive! Tutukaka http://www.diving.co.nz/
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Beaches – Whale Bay, Wellington Bay (Whangaumu Bay), Ngunguru, Matapouri, Woolleys Bay, Ocean Beach. |
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There are some great surfing spots at Sandy Bay, Ngunguru Bar, Ocean Beach (Whangarei Heads) & Waipu Cove.
Surfing Lessons & Board Hire - Tutukaka Surf Company (Ngunguru) www.tutukakasurf.co.nz |
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| Explore the Ngunguru River with Captain Percy |
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Go Fishing and exploring the local coastline and islands by boat tour. Visit http://www.sportfishing.co.nz/charters.htm
If a tour isn't your thing, there are plenty of local rocks to set up for the day and throw in your line! |
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Horse Riding at Whananaki. |
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Walking – AH Reed Kauri Park & Whangarei Falls, Quarry Gardens, Whale Bay, Regional Parks. |
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DINING ON THE TUTAKAKA COAST
Marina Pizzeria - Have a relaxing meal or coffee over looking Tutukaka Harbour and Marina on their deck.
Moochas - Very reasonable – fabulous hamburgers!
Schnappa Rock - Enjoy a meal with a DJ & Live Music
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Gardens – Quarry Gardens, Fernery, Filmy Fernhouse, Conservatory and Cactus House, Reyburn House
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Whangarei Kiwi House, Heritage Park & Museum
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Wineries – Longview Estate, Marsden Estate, Cottle Hill Winery (Kerikeri)
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| SHOPPING & GIFTS
Shopenzed - For all your gift purchases is only 5 minutes away in Ngunguru
Visit www.shopenzed.com
Local Art – Quarry Craft Co-op, Reyburn House, Whangarei Art Museum, Gallery 76, The Bach, Burning Issues Gallery, Glenbervie Pottery, Raku Pottery (Ngunguru)
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| Arts & Crafts Workshops - Raku Pottery, Quarry Craft Co-op, Wonkie Pole |
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We are only a thirty minute scenic drive
east of Whangarei and two and a half hours from Auckland.
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