Dominique's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Ocean Beach Road
Ocean Beach RoadMount Manaia Track
2129 Whangarei Heads RdIf you can manage 15 - 20 minutes of stairs, this track is for you. The views at the top are unprecedented, and like nothing I have seen before. Through the rocks out to Ocean Beach, out across Mcleod Bay, over the refinery at One Tree Point, and everywhere in between!
17 locals recommend
Mount Aubrey
If you can manage 15 - 20 minutes of stairs, this track is for you. The views at the top are unprecedented, and like nothing I have seen before. Through the rocks out to Ocean Beach, out across Mcleod Bay, over the refinery at One Tree Point, and everywhere in between!
Nestled around the corner from Mcleod Bay is the stunning Reotahi Marine Reserve. The most gorgeous and easy track takes you around there along the shore, past many private rocky beaches, and large pohutakawa trees. You will get to a set of stairs, which seem horribly long but it is completely worth the effort. At the top you will have the most magnificent view over the bay, right out to Parua Bay and beyond.
Reotahi Bay
Nestled around the corner from Mcleod Bay is the stunning Reotahi Marine Reserve. The most gorgeous and easy track takes you around there along the shore, past many private rocky beaches, and large pohutakawa trees. You will get to a set of stairs, which seem horribly long but it is completely worth the effort. At the top you will have the most magnificent view over the bay, right out to Parua Bay and beyond.
Across the farm land from Urquarts Bay is our favourite beach if all time, Smugglers Bay. There’s something special about this place, only accessible by foot.
Take the kid’s straight over the hill, or take the long route around Bream Head if you fancy a hike. You won’t be disappointed with the views at every corner you turn!
18 locals recommend
Smuggler's Bay
Across the farm land from Urquarts Bay is our favourite beach if all time, Smugglers Bay. There’s something special about this place, only accessible by foot.
Take the kid’s straight over the hill, or take the long route around Bream Head if you fancy a hike. You won’t be disappointed with the views at every corner you turn!
Bream Head
Come visit us in Mcleod Bay! A gorgeous little beach community with plenty of options for everyone.
Fishing straight out the front, diving for scallops, searching for crabs with the kids at low tide, walking down to the local playground, exploring one of the many hikes, or enjoying a glass of wine watching the sunset....
McLeod Bay
Come visit us in Mcleod Bay! A gorgeous little beach community with plenty of options for everyone.
Fishing straight out the front, diving for scallops, searching for crabs with the kids at low tide, walking down to the local playground, exploring one of the many hikes, or enjoying a glass of wine watching the sunset....
Food scene
HeadsUp Adventures
189 Whangarei Heads RdOur local takeaways, just up the hill from Little Squirt!
Your traditional kiwi fish and chips are amazing here, and their Chinese is a family favourite. If you happen to catch a fish out front, they will even cook it up for you!
6 locals recommend
McLeod Bay Fish and Chips
5 Reotahi RdOur local takeaways, just up the hill from Little Squirt!
Your traditional kiwi fish and chips are amazing here, and their Chinese is a family favourite. If you happen to catch a fish out front, they will even cook it up for you!
Great pizzas, amazing view, playground for the kids, pool tables, and live sports on the televisions....what more could you want?!
70 locals recommend
Parua Bay Tavern
1034 Whangarei Heads RdGreat pizzas, amazing view, playground for the kids, pool tables, and live sports on the televisions....what more could you want?!
The local 4 square is very well stoked, full of great specials, and only 5 minutes down the road in Parua Bay
17 locals recommend
Four Square Parua Bay
1379 Whangarei Heads RdThe local 4 square is very well stoked, full of great specials, and only 5 minutes down the road in Parua Bay
Smith & Local Parua Bay
1375 Whangarei Heads RdNew Day Cafe
1387 Whangarei Heads Rd