The Far North is a very special place offering a wonderful natural playground with hundreds of kilometres of magnificent unspoiled beaches and coastline. We have the highest ratio of beaches to landmass of any region in New Zealand and the warmest year-round temperatures. There is plenty of room to move... fresh air to breathe... friendly people... a nice easy atmosphere... fish to catch... shops and restaurants to enjoy and exciting things to do ...
Mangonui Waterfront Motel is the perfect place to base your holiday. Being only 1 hour from the Bay of Islands and 1 hour to Cape Reinga, Mangonui is the perfect in between location. Now that you are here discovering our secret delights you will be back for sure. It's that kind of place.
Dolphin Rendezvous
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Experience the thrill of seeing and swimming with wild dolphins on New Zealand's beautiful Cape Kari Kari. You could also catch a glimpse of whales, seals or penguins while sailing around magnificent Doubtless Bay on the 58 foot catamaran "Zig Zag".
Dolphin Rendezvous is fully licensed by the Department of Conservation for dolphin swim and whale viewing. Your skipper will be a local with 26 years experience operating successful commercial fishing ventures.
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Paradise Connexion
Departs from Doubtless Bay or your chosen accommodation for a fun filled relaxing full day tour to Cape Reinga with lots of time to enjoy this fabulous sightseeing adventure. The professional tour drivers are long time residents and eager to share with you the history and geography of this unique area. Sand tobogganing and lunch included. Departs: Mangonui Village Daily from 8:30 am onwards. Returning: 5:30 pm approx. Family owned and operated by your hosts - Gordon & Bev Williams.
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Whaling Museum
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Butler Point is a privately owned 26 hectare property in the Far North of New Zealand's North Island. Over the last three decades the proprietors of Butler Point, Linda and Laetitia Ferguson, have developed the property into a Macadamia orchard and one of the Far North's most fascinating heritage tourism destinations.
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Heritage Trail
Beginning and ending at the Mangonui courthouse, the Mangonui Heritage Trail provides a glimpse of the great wealth of Maori and European History associated with this area. The Trail is three kilometres in length and accessible by foot or vehicle. The average time to walk the trail is one and a half hours.
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Nocturnal Park Glow Worm Grotto
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The Nocturnal Park And Glow Worm Grotto is located 24 kilometres inland from Taipa travelling through scenic valleys. A unique display of glow worms is offered both day and night from the easily accessible boardwalk. A nocturnal house, open during the day, allows you to see NZ's native bird, the Kiwi. Barbecue facilities are available and evening tours are guided.
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World Famous Fish 'n' Chips
Must be one of the few places left where you buy your fish and chips by weight rather than by a cost per piece. It's also very fresh, coming in straight off the fishing boats, which tie up at the jetty behind the shop. You can sit outside with the sea running only metres under your feet and watch fish swimming around the pier while you eat their cousins and toss them the scraps.
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Beaches
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For perfect beaches there are few more relaxing spots in New Zealand than Doubtless Bay, which enjoys a mild sub-tropical climate and crystal clear waters at beaches such as Cable Bay (the place for body surfing), Ninety Mile Beach (4WD adventure haven) and Whatuwhiwhi (windsurfing waters). With so many superb beaches to choose from, you can avoid the crowds and find your own private piece to enjoy the inspiring scenery Doubtless Bay offers. |
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Gumdiggers Park
Experience Northland as it was in the early 1900s. This unique attraction gives the visitor an indepth look into the every day life of the gumdiggers. View the ancient Kauri logs andthe maze of Giant Gum Holes that cover this 8 hectare site.
Situated 25 kilometres north of Kaitaia, Gumdiggers Park is a 4 minute detour off the main road to Cape Reinga.
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