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A complete marine and nature reserve, where marine life, bird life and native flora can be seen in a pristine state, it is also a place of deep spiritual TRACKS & WALKS connection that offers a window on pre-European times. The Te Araroa Walkway stretches the length of New Zealand, and the path it travels through the Tutukaka Coastal area takes in the largest Kauri tree on the east coast, Tane Moana, as well as stunning coastal walks and native bush. The Buffalo Walkway in Tutukaka represents the story of the first settlers here, and the changing face of our harbour. The Tutukaka Coast has been named as second-equal best coastal destination in the world by National Geographic Traveler Magazine (November 2010). A panel of 340 travel experts rated our coast on its authenticity, it’s sustainability, and the guardianship, and also on the likelihood that it will WELCOME TO THE stay this way. As locals we work hard to make it a place that holds its character but also offers a future for young people in TUTUKAKA COAST our communities. Y B We are proud of our piece of paradise, and invite you to DIVE! TUTUKAKA AND PERFECT DAY 0800 288 882 D share it with us. We have a number of coastal walkways and E SCHNAPPA ROCK 4343 884 T special places around our district, and are pleased to tell R TUTUKAKA GENERAL STORE 4344 652 O you more about them. We have included walks for strollers, P TUTUKAKA SURF COMPANY 4344 135 P walkers, hikers, and for those confined to wheelchairs. U PACIFIC RENDEZVOUS 4343 847 S Enjoy our coastal walkways, but please look after ALL IMAGES (IN THIS BROCHURE) DONATED BY SANDY BAY PHOTOGRAPHER MALCOLM PULLMAN 09 4343 457 yourselves. Take a water bottle, a bag for your rubbish, a sweater for changing weather and make sure your shoes are sturdy and have good grip. Most importantly, take your TUTUKAKA COAST camera! VOTED 2ND EQUAL IN TOP All native plants and birds are protected for the enjoyment of COASTLINES IN THE WORLD, all. We ask that you respect our special places. Take your ACCORDING TO THE rubbish back with you, leave your dogs at home, and do not PRESTIGIOUS NATIONAL light fires. Some walkways cross private land, so please respect the privacy of those living near the tracks, and use GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELLER (2010) stiles to cross fences where provided. Welcome to our back yard, there are many stories here, and if you have any questions, ask a local! WHANGAREI WWW.TUTUKAKACOASTNZ.COM WWW.TUTUKAKACOASTNZ.COM NORTHLAND K ROAD ROAD TUTUKAKA BLOC WAITE BAY AD O R EL OT TUTUKAKA M I R U R KUKUTAUWHAO O AU P HO A R A M IN OA T AUM AR D ISLAND A ROA AU M HEADLAND M D MARINA CARPARK TO THE LIGHTHOUSE INP TUTUKAKA LPH LA TUTUKAKA DO CE HEAD (WALKING TRACK) 1 HOUR RETURN, GOOD SANDSPIT D A WAITE BAY L O A E R W T SHOES RECOMMENDED, V U EL S I T R U T O O D KA M N KA WHANGAUMU B CHOOSE AN HOUR 3 LO R CK AU BAY R HO O MA EITHER SIDE OF LOW TIDE AD R UM OAD AU (WEATHER PERMITTING) 5 INPL PH AC Access to the car park and reserve is MATAPOURI BAY DOL E via Landowners Lane, 400m north past the turn off to Tutukaka Marina. L A W E V RAUHOMAUMAU TO WHALE BAY I S O R A grassy track follows the headland N D (WALKING TRACK) 45 MINUTES LOOP / RETURN WHANGAUMU out across the reserve where native BAY trees have been planted by local school- You will probably want to stay on the beach for a while, good BAY children. Seating is provided in several shoes recommended, somewhat steep if you access from spots; there are views to the left of the track of WILLIAM PARATA WALKWAY Pebbly Bay, at the north end of Matapouri Bay. the Poor Knights Islands. Accessing from the carpark at the end of Ringer Avenue, 30 MINUTES EACH WAY, STEEP The descent to the beach is a stepped and well maintained allows a loop route returning via Pebbly Bay and Matapouri CLIMBING TRACK, GOOD SHOES RECOMMENDED path, leading to a rocky/pebbly causeway across to Beach, or vice versa.