Guidebook for Tutukaka
Food Scene
'Wahi Restaurant' https://wahi.co.nz/
Great chef - lovely food!
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Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
11 Marina Rd'Wahi Restaurant' https://wahi.co.nz/
Great chef - lovely food!
Not just pizza, freshly caught fish set amongst yachts - eat inside or out.
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Marina Pizzeria
Not just pizza, freshly caught fish set amongst yachts - eat inside or out.
Great 'island' atmosphere, friendly, good seafood, place to hang out in the day time or evening without having to eat in the restaurant. There are bar snacks available too.
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Schnappa Rock Restaurant & Bar
1 Marina RdGreat 'island' atmosphere, friendly, good seafood, place to hang out in the day time or evening without having to eat in the restaurant. There are bar snacks available too.
Delicious Thai restaurant 31 mins drive away - dine in or takeaway
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Suk Jai Thai Restaurant
93 Kamo RdDelicious Thai restaurant 31 mins drive away - dine in or takeaway
Salt Air Cafe
1983 Ngunguru Rd1983 Ngunguru Road
09-434 4422
Café · Diner Hours 06:00 - 20:00
Coastal Kitchen NZ
1892 Ngunguru RoadPink caravan parked at Ngunguru Estuary
Open Wed - Sat 4-7pm
HOTCHILLI EATERY
1977 Ngunguru RoadTakeaway pizza, Ngunguru Shops 09-434 3666
Takeaways from 2 Waiotoi Rd, Ngunguru.
Hours are very irregular so phone 021 142 8229 to check.
Fantastic Māori kai such as raw fish, rewana bread, fry bread, burger, ribs, Kawakawa soda
Ocean & Teale 'Haere Mai Te Kai'
Takeaways from 2 Waiotoi Rd, Ngunguru.
Hours are very irregular so phone 021 142 8229 to check.
Fantastic Māori kai such as raw fish, rewana bread, fry bread, burger, ribs, Kawakawa soda
Phone for bookings: 09 553 3792
Beautiful restaurant in Hundertwasser-style.
Lovely menu and cocktails
Aqua Restaurant and Bar (In the Hundertwasser Art Centre)
81 Dent StreetPhone for bookings: 09 553 3792
Beautiful restaurant in Hundertwasser-style.
Lovely menu and cocktails
Sightseeing
Perfect Day Ocean Cruise
Marina RoadSnorkelling & dive trips to The Poor Knights
Lovely walk on main road between Whangarei and Tutukaka. Worth a 20-30 minute stop to stretch your legs, also has toilets.
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Vodopadi Whangarei
6 Ngunguru RdLovely walk on main road between Whangarei and Tutukaka. Worth a 20-30 minute stop to stretch your legs, also has toilets.
Whangarei Quarry Gardens
37A Russell RdLovely gardens and cafe on site.
Everything Else
Walk around the rocks to Ngunguru at low tide, sunbathe, kayak to the Sandspit, fish off the beach or rocks
Whangaumu Bay
Walk around the rocks to Ngunguru at low tide, sunbathe, kayak to the Sandspit, fish off the beach or rocks
Another stunning beach with lovely walks (another 15 mins + from us)
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Matapouri Beach
26 Wehiwehi RdAnother stunning beach with lovely walks (another 15 mins + from us)
Lovely walk amongst the Nikau palms to a small pretty bay - only reachable on foot
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Whale Bay
Lovely walk amongst the Nikau palms to a small pretty bay - only reachable on foot
Book in for a luxurious facial, massage or beauty treatments, https://www.harmonybeauty.co.nz/booking.html
92 Whangaumu Street
92 Whangaumu StreetBook in for a luxurious facial, massage or beauty treatments, https://www.harmonybeauty.co.nz/booking.html
Drinks & Nightlife
Watch the game fish being weighed, sit outside on the deck, bar meals are large and tasty - service is quick, live music on public holidays, pool tables, darts, favourite hangout of fisherman and yachties!!
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Whangarei Deep Sea Anglers Club
Marina RoadWatch the game fish being weighed, sit outside on the deck, bar meals are large and tasty - service is quick, live music on public holidays, pool tables, darts, favourite hangout of fisherman and yachties!!
A variety of great bands & other activities come here. Look online for latest entertainment.
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The Butter Factory
8 Butter Factory LnA variety of great bands & other activities come here. Look online for latest entertainment.
Brauhaus Frings
104 Lower Dent StA family friendly bar and restaurant. Situated at 104 Lower Dent Street, Whangarei
Entertainment & Activities
tree-top challenge courses packed with thrill, fun and action. There are circuits for all ages and abilities, with countless obstacles and of course lots of flying foxes: wire traverses, tight ropes, exciting swings, treacherous nets, wobbly bridges, zip-lines, it's awesome! Tree-hugger or daredevil, come along with your friends or family to share a great adventure. Explore the edge of your comfort zone, build up confidence and challenge your balance!
A 100% safe continuous belay system, unique in New-Zealand, prevents participants to disconnect themselves from the lifelines.
Our friendly staff provides safety gear and training to allow participants to go on their own on the courses… tree-
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Adventure Forest
160 Maruata Rdtree-top challenge courses packed with thrill, fun and action. There are circuits for all ages and abilities, with countless obstacles and of course lots of flying foxes: wire traverses, tight ropes, exciting swings, treacherous nets, wobbly bridges, zip-lines, it's awesome! Tree-hugger or daredevil, come along with your friends or family to share a great adventure. Explore the edge of your comfort zone, build up confidence and challenge your balance!
A 100% safe continuous belay system, unique in New-Zealand, prevents participants to disconnect themselves from the lifelines.
Our friendly staff provides safety gear and training to allow participants to go on their own on the courses… tree-
Dive! Tutukaka
5 Rona PlDive trips to the Poor Knights
Walk from Matapouri to Ngunguru to see a giant Kauri tree.
http://www.tutukakacoastnz.com/tane-moana-walkway-giant-kauri/
Tane Moana bush walk
Walk from Matapouri to Ngunguru to see a giant Kauri tree.
http://www.tutukakacoastnz.com/tane-moana-walkway-giant-kauri/
https://www.eventcinemas.co.nz/Cinema/Whangarei#tab=events
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Event Cinemas - Whangarei
18 James Sthttps://www.eventcinemas.co.nz/Cinema/Whangarei#tab=events
https://www.sandybayhorses.co.nz/horse-riding-trek-options,
Oct - May, $95 - $180
Sandy Bay Horse Trails
5 Mcauslin Rdhttps://www.sandybayhorses.co.nz/horse-riding-trek-options,
Oct - May, $95 - $180
Getting Around
The Hub Information Centre
91 Dent StShopping
You can rent surf boards here, book lessons, buy beachy clothing & lovely gifts etc
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Tutukaka Surf Company
11 Marina RdYou can rent surf boards here, book lessons, buy beachy clothing & lovely gifts etc
Local dairy, groceries, fresh vegetables, off-licence, post office, lotto, ice creams etc.
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Ngunguru Food Market
1977 Ngunguru RdLocal dairy, groceries, fresh vegetables, off-licence, post office, lotto, ice creams etc.
New World Regent
167 Bank StSupermarket - recommended, medium-size in Whangarei