Guidebook for Waipapa
Arts & Culture
Turner Centre
43 Cobham RdFor a town of its small size this is a great theatre facility.
Food Scene
Vineyard location. Whats better than wine tasting? Wine tasting and great food tasting.
31 locals recommend
Ake Ake Vineyard
165 Waimate N RdVineyard location. Whats better than wine tasting? Wine tasting and great food tasting.
Hidden away in a Sub-Tropical garden plus an award winning chef makes this a unique eating experiance.
23 locals recommend
Food at Wharepuke
190 Kerikeri RdHidden away in a Sub-Tropical garden plus an award winning chef makes this a unique eating experiance.
Ziezo
55 Kerikeri RdGreat food and specialising in later meal times.
Chang Siam Thai Restaurant
248 Waipapa RdA real good Thai restaurant
Mangonui
World famous fish and chip shop located on stumps over the harbour.
Drinks & Nightlife
A good New Zealand pub with good food and nightly events.
9 locals recommend
The Pioneer Bar & Restaurant
2 Skippers LnA good New Zealand pub with good food and nightly events.
Rocksalt Restaurant & Bar
73 Kerikeri RdThe young place in town
Sightseeing
There is nearly always a Rainbow which is why these falls are so named.
52 locals recommend
Rainbow Falls (Waianiwaniwa)
There is nearly always a Rainbow which is why these falls are so named.
Strange as it might be to suggest 'sightseeing' in a public toilet but a visit to these toilets should not be missed. If you want to know why then you will just have to visit here.
9 locals recommend
Kawakawa Public Toilets by Hundertwasser
62 Gillies StreetStrange as it might be to suggest 'sightseeing' in a public toilet but a visit to these toilets should not be missed. If you want to know why then you will just have to visit here.
Marsden Cross
Oihi RoadNature, walking, history all in one.
Pompallier Mission
5 The StrandA facinating view of life and industry from the past.
Signal Station Road
Signal Station RoadProbably one of the best views in the north island of New Zealand.
Whangaroa Harbour
A blast from the past in how things used to be in New Zealand
Cape Reinga
The very top of New Zealand. The next place north is Alaska!
If you are 50+ you will enter this place and for sure will say "I remember these" or "My dad had one of those" or "I remember the time these were everywhere". Real nostelga.
Matthews Vintage Collection
4365 State Hwy 10If you are 50+ you will enter this place and for sure will say "I remember these" or "My dad had one of those" or "I remember the time these were everywhere". Real nostelga.
Parks & Nature
Manginangina
Get up close to the iconic giant New Zealand Kauri Trees
Matauri Bay
A beautiful beach alongside of the Rainbow Warrior memorial sight.
Te Ngaere
Yet another fabulous beach.
Wainui Bay
A truly beautiful beach often favoured for weddings.
Walking in prestine sub tropical kauri forest is a must. The night walk is especially brilliant.
Adventure Puketi
476 Puketi RdWalking in prestine sub tropical kauri forest is a must. The night walk is especially brilliant.
Wairere Boulders
70 McDonnell RdShort or long walks through a truly unique valley.
Koutu Boulders
Koutu Loop RoadUnique boulders in a beautiful locatio but beware of the tide.
Matai Bay
Yet another stunning Northland beach.
Not exactly 90 miles long but plenty long enough to ensure you cant get it all in one camera shot.
39 locals recommend
Ninety Mile Beach
Not exactly 90 miles long but plenty long enough to ensure you cant get it all in one camera shot.
Everything Else
Although a very raw experiance for the very adventurous this is something else to experiance in New Zealand.
21 locals recommend
Ngawha Springs
Although a very raw experiance for the very adventurous this is something else to experiance in New Zealand.
You will probably pop in to have a look and end up spending hours here facinated and entertained.
The Labyrinth Woodworks, Maze & Puzzle Museum
647 Waiotemarama Gorge RdYou will probably pop in to have a look and end up spending hours here facinated and entertained.
Te Paki
Massive sand dunes
Entertainment & Activities
The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs
139 Tepene Tablelands RdOne of the worlds top golf courses.
Waitangi Golf Club
Golf with stunning views.
Kates Riding Centre
159 Redcliffs RdHourse riding at its best.
Carrington Estate
109 Matai Bay RdVineyard, Golf course and stunning beach. What a combination.