Kahu Gallery Homestead’s guidebook
Sightseeing
On a super sunny day take a beach umbrella for shade. Public bathroom by the carpark is a bonus in this very popular surf beach. Surf lifesavers also patrol here
34 locals recommend
Ocean Beach
374 Ocean Beach RdOn a super sunny day take a beach umbrella for shade. Public bathroom by the carpark is a bonus in this very popular surf beach. Surf lifesavers also patrol here
Mount Manaia Track
2129 Whangarei Heads Rdhttps://discoverwhangareiheads.nz/walks/tracks/
So many beautiful walks to be experienced for all abilities
20 locals recommend
Whangarei Heads
https://discoverwhangareiheads.nz/walks/tracks/
So many beautiful walks to be experienced for all abilities
Such a gem & a real first this is a beautiful must see for visitors & locals alike
Camera Obscura Timatatanga Hou
Such a gem & a real first this is a beautiful must see for visitors & locals alike
The Pines Golf Club
750 Whangarei Heads RdPlay a round with a pretty stunning view
A surprising waterfall in Whangarei worth a visit, a short walk to the bottom & you'll appreciate the scale much more than from the top
63 locals recommend
Whangarei Falls
6 Ngunguru RdA surprising waterfall in Whangarei worth a visit, a short walk to the bottom & you'll appreciate the scale much more than from the top
Food scene
Great Cafe, good coffee, food & service. Excellent pizzas too
14 locals recommend
Smith & Local Parua Bay
1375 Whangarei Heads RdGreat Cafe, good coffee, food & service. Excellent pizzas too
Good spot to stop for a drink or food especially on a sunny day. Pirate ship playground for the kids too
70 locals recommend
Parua Bay Tavern
1034 Whangarei Heads RdGood spot to stop for a drink or food especially on a sunny day. Pirate ship playground for the kids too
McLeod Bay Fish and Chips
5 Reotahi RdCracker local fish n chip shop only a few mins from home
New Day Cafe
1387 Whangarei Heads RdDelicious authentic Indian food
If you're heading into the city for a bite to eat or look around the shops this is a lovely little promenade by the Marina
36 locals recommend
Town Basin Marina Village
QuaysideIf you're heading into the city for a bite to eat or look around the shops this is a lovely little promenade by the Marina
Beaches
https://nzplaces.nz/place/taurikura-bay-and-volcanic-jetty
This is a perfect high tide swimming spot, with an unexpected natural volcanic jetty!
6 locals recommend
Taurikura Bay
https://nzplaces.nz/place/taurikura-bay-and-volcanic-jetty
This is a perfect high tide swimming spot, with an unexpected natural volcanic jetty!
A truly epic secluded beach just a 10-15min walk over some farmland, take a picnic & spend the day or you can walk the longer track around the headland.
Cristal clear waters begging to be swum in
18 locals recommend
Smuggler's Bay
A truly epic secluded beach just a 10-15min walk over some farmland, take a picnic & spend the day or you can walk the longer track around the headland.
Cristal clear waters begging to be swum in
Explore over the footbridge to Pataua North or swim in the beautiful estuary. Great spot to launch the boat if you're wanting to head up the coast for a spot of fishing
6 locals recommend
Pataua South by the Beach
Explore over the footbridge to Pataua North or swim in the beautiful estuary. Great spot to launch the boat if you're wanting to head up the coast for a spot of fishing
Down a gravel road through some farm land & onto this looong beach, great waves for boggie boarding, spot some dolphins or whales off shore. There is no surf lifesaving here though.
6 locals recommend
Kauri Mountain Beach
Kauri Mountain RoadDown a gravel road through some farm land & onto this looong beach, great waves for boggie boarding, spot some dolphins or whales off shore. There is no surf lifesaving here though.