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Whangarei Heads Is One of Only L U 27 E To In to t 24 h e W i Did you know? d e McGREGORS BAY 25 28 Drivers Tip: B Whangarei Heads is one of only l u 27 e Many points of interest five kiwi sanctuaries in New Zealand, Y Footbridge y Whangarei 31KM o r n 26 are located on the ‘harbour side’ d a so please be aware that dogs are not permitted e u 23 r E s t of the road and are easier ua on any Department of Conservation (DOC) tracks. ata Taiharu P r u to access on your return journey. E When in Whangarei Heads your dog s t PATAUA SOUTH u a should be on a lead at all times r y T o Whangarei 30KM W h a r e o r a R d d a o R 3 h A t b u b o Road e S ru u y Abbey ar a ih C a 2 u T a a v Caves t e Pataua South 10KM a KAURI AH Reed s P 4.5km R McGregors Bay 11KM Memorial d MOUNTAIN Ocean Beach 16KM Park MT PARIHAKA PARUA BAY Ow To hi P wa 11 at R au o Did you know? TOWN BASIN a a No d rth The giant volcanic formations of W / Parua Bay 20KM T h u a Whangarei Heads are over 1 tu n k g a ar rial Dr k e 20 million years old! Te Araroa Trail o Adventure a i H em 10 ea M Drivers Tip: ds Park R Keep an eye in the mirror oa Te Kakano d WHANGAREI Whangarei 36KM One and let the locals pass safely! 9 rah Onerahi Cycleway i Parua Bay HEADS Ro ad 12 Hatea Loop Hatea Waikaraka walk Whan garei He 17 OCEAN BEACH ads The Nook Road 8 13 5 21 Tamaterau WHANGAREI 7 McLeod Bay MT MANAIA 18 Motukiore 14 20 6 d Island a ONERAHI Taurikura o 15 R h eac MT AUBREY n B TE The Old Oce a R 22 WHARA Woman BO U 19 EI HAR Bream Head Scenic Reserve NORTHLAND GAR Reotahi 16 Urquharts Bay AN NZ H DOC Hut BREAM W MATARIKI Peach Cove HEAD Matakohe / 4 Kaitaia Limestone Island Gun emplacements One Tree Point Marsden Point Smugglers Bay Whangarei Auckland Did you know? The Whangarei Harbour is over 23km long and home Marotere to a variety of fish, shellfish BREAM BAY 12 Point of interest Food Scenic views Museum and bird species. The large Approx 12 km tidal range means it’s perfect Route Cafe Iconic photo stop! out to sea Surfing for high tide swimming and low tide exploring. Nature reserve Walking track Shop Local favourite EV Charging Ruakaka Taranga Swimming Petrol station Don’t miss *not to scale Find more at northlandjourneys.co.nz 2019 © Northland Inc. Oct 2019 Oct 2019 Must Do’s Walk: Tamaterau Beach The Deck Café Journey through a grand landscape 6 15 From a short stroll around one of Opposite the tennis courts, a Enjoy a coffee or refreshing cold drink To Pataua South Whangarei’s many walking trails, to where giants surround you. Giants sheltered beach offers clear water as you take in expansive views of the a herculean ascent of the magnificent of geology, nature and history are swimming in the shadow of a gigantic harbour and the craggy rock fingers Taiharuru Estuary Mount Manaia, you’ll be surrounded by gathered here, like the majestic Pohutukawa tree. of Mount Manaia above. 23 A great spot for birdwatching, and choices for wonderful walks. creatures that inspired Ngati Wai swimming at high tide. to name this place Whangarei-te- 7 Parua Bay Golf Club 16 Reotahi Swim: rerenga-paraoa (the gathering place At low tide you can walk around the Skirting the Reotahi Marine Reserve, 24 Frogtown Beach Join the locals and enjoy a refreshing of whales). beach to Motukiore Island and its this area is home to numerous short This family-friendly beach is well swim at one of the many sheltered and historic pa site. Park on the roadside walks making up the Reotahi Coastal known for surfing and boogie ocean beaches along the Whangarei Take the meandering road from just past the golf club. Walkway. From Tiller Park ascend boarding. The local campground Heads coastline. Or take a giant leap Northland’s largest city, all the the steep track up the Mount Aubrey store is open in summer. from the bridge at Pataua - if you dare! 8 Harbour views walkway to a series of spectacular way to the coast and the boundless Take in immense views of Whangarei lookouts! Pataua Footbridge Pacific Ocean beyond. Follow the Harbour and the Bream Head ranges 25 Photo: Join the local kids as they leap It’s easy to imagine how early explorers great mass of water that ebbs from this primo photo stop. 17 Mt Manaia and flows through the towering from the bridge into the river at and settlers must have felt when you Climb to near the top of sacred Mt high tide, or enjoy the sheltered Whangarei Heads. Walk in the 9 Parua Bay Tavern see the towering peaks of Whangarei Manaia and you’ll be rewarded with swimming and picnic area. footsteps of those who carved Enjoy pub fare and cold beer, served the best views in the area. Please Heads looming large over the glistening harbour. Climb to the top and stand history out of this colossal with spectacular views from the tread carefully as this unique maunga To McGregors Bay on the shoulders of giants - you’ll be private jetty of this historic tavern. is important to many iwi, hapu and landscape, and create lasting rewarded with unrivalled views of a local folk. The Gap memories of your own as you 10 Parua Bay Cemetery 26 giant of modern times - the refinery and journey Where Giants Gather. Easier to spot and access on your Marvel at the force of the great port below. return journey, this historic graveyard 18 Taurikura Pacific Ocean as its roaring waves Town Basin Marina crash through a narrow cleft of 1 is said to date back to 1886. Take a stroll along the natural Relax: Galleries, museums, cafes, shops and volcanic causeway, then cool off with rocks, known as The Gap. Stop for an ice cream or classic fish and walks give you plenty of reasons to a swim and a cold drink from the Old 11 Parua Bay Shops Huitau Pa chips from one of the many inviting cafes while away a few hours. Taurikura Store. 27 A good opportunity to stock up on Spectacular views can be or the tavern along the way. Or wet a essentials and grab a coffee. The well line and try to catch a monster of your 2 Mt Parihaka expected when you follow the stocked gas station also offers LPG own - there are plenty of wharfs where Walking tracks, mountain bike 19 Urquharts Bay walkway to a historical pa site trails and many sites of historical and dive tank fills. Historic sites from Maori and overlooking McGregors Bay. locals and visitors alike gather to go significance can be found on this European cultures await you on the fishing. Busby Head and Smugglers Bay iconic peak. 12 McLeod Bay Historical Early McGregors Bay walking tracks, along with great 28 Settlers Cemetery This stunning crescent moon bay swimming, snorkelling, diving and 3 Abbey Caves Park and walk around the beach at is an idyllic spot for swimming fishing. Limestone formations and native low tide. This cemetery houses the and exploring. forest lead the way to Abbey Caves graves of many early settlers. Scenic Loop Walkway. Enter only if 20 Ocean Beach McLeod Bay you’re prepared with headlamp and 13 You’ve made it to the Pacific Ocean, Wet a line from the wharf on Stuart sturdy shoes. have a dip or climb a sand dune for Road, or simply stop and watch the more amazing views. Surf lifesaving 4 Matakohe - Limestone Island oystercatchers from the picnic and patrols throughout summer. Just a short boat-ride or paddle from playground area. shore, this predator-free sanctuary is 21 Pukaki Memorial home to kiwi and other wildlife. 14 McLeod Bay Historical Church Read about this fascinating true Built by Scots settlers, this story at the lookout overlooking the Whangarei Marine Reserve 5 tiny church has huge historical beautiful Ocean Beach. Fish, shellfish and wading birds make significance, being one of the oldest their home here. Learn all about them Presbyterian churches in NZ. from information boards along the 22 Bream Head (Te Whara) © Northland 2019 Inc. shore. Scenic Reserve A place of outstanding natural heritage, flora and fauna and community involvement..
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