Excursions
Taupo Bay is the perfect location to explore the whole region.
Discover all that the Bay of Islands to the northernmost tip of New Zealand, Cape Reinga, has to offer.
North
Mangonui [20 minutes] is a historic fishing village, with a diverse range of craft, homewares, dress shops and art galleries.
Enjoy a meal at one of the many cafes and restaurants, the Mangonui Hotel or the renowned Mangonui Fish Shop.
Coopers Beach [25 minutes] has a Four Square, pharmacy, liquor outlet, spa and beauty treatments and a petrol station.
Karikari Peninsula & Matai Bay [45 minutes]
The Kauri Museum [50 minutes]
Cape Reinga Lighthouse [2 hrs]
South
Whangaroa [20 minutes]
Kayak in Whangaroa Harbour with Northland Outdoor Adventures
Take a day trip to Kerikeri
Explore the Bay of Islands and the Waitangi Treaty Grounds [1 1/2 hrs]
Golf Clubs: Whangaroa Golf Club [15 minutes south] and Carrington Golf Course [50 minutes north]
Wineries: Karikari Estate and Dancing Petrel to the north, with many options in nearby Kerikeri to the south.
Renowned surf beaches: Taupo Bay, Rarawa, Henderson Bay, 90 Mile Beach, Ahipara and Shipwreck Bay.
Or just pull up a chair, soak up the sun and relax.