Below
is a list of visitor activities in Whangarei and on the Tutukaka Coast
which are easily accessible from your accommodation at Lupton Lodge.
Water activities such as
scuba diving, boat trips, deep sea fishing and sea kayaking are very
popular in summer and should be booked in advance to avoid disappointment.
Zion Wildlife Gardens must be booked in advance at all
times.
If you would like us to make
any activity reservations for you prior to arriving at Lupton Lodge we are
happy to do so.
Scuba
Diving
- Poor Knights, wreck diving
(HMNZS Waikato & HMNZS Tui), night diving. The Poor Knights Islands
were named by Jacques Cousteau as one of the world's top 10 dive locations. The islands are a marine reserve below water and a wildlife
reserve above water. The islands are located 23km off the coast of
Tutukaka.
A
Perfect Day - Full day sightseeing & snorkeling trip to the Poor
Knights Islands. This relaxing trip includes lunch, snorkeling and
kayaking at The Poor Knights Islands. The cruise takes in breathtaking
scenery, marine life, sea birds, native flora and a historical account of
the islands - all aboard the purpose built multi-deck "Perfect
Day" cruise boat.
Zion Wildlife Gardens - Guided tours which bring you up close
with some of the world's most endangered species of big cats including
white & barbary lions and royal white & orange tigers.
Whangarei Falls and AH Reed Memorial Kauri Walkway - 5 minutes
drive from Lupton Lodge are the dramatic Whangarei Falls. You can either
view these from above, take a short walk to the bottom or enjoy a longer 1
hour round-trip bush walk to the AH Reed Kauri Walkway.
Golf – Whangarei has 5 excellent golf courses, with many others
easily accessible throughout Northland from Lupton Lodge. For a list of
Northland golf courses click
here
Adventure
Forest - Glenbervie Forest tree based adventure. Climb
on amazing circuits rigged from tree to tree. Grab a rope, jump, roll or
swing in the air to reach the next platform, it's awesome! Weekends,
public and school holidays: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Weekdays by appointment
only.
Fishing/exploring the coastline and islands by boat.
Sea Kayaking - guided Ngunguru Inlet and Tutukaka Coast kayaking and
kayak hire
Horse Riding at Whananaki (Tutukaka Coast) or
Waipu
(Bream Bay)
Beaches – Whale Bay, Wellington Bay (Whangaumu Bay), Ngunguru,
Matapouri, Woolleys Bay, Sandy Bay, Ocean Beach, Kauri Mountain Beach
Surfing – Sandy Bay, Ngunguru Bar, Ocean Beach (Whangarei Heads), Waipu Cove
Surfing Lessons & Board
Hire - Tutukaka Surf Company (Ngunguru)
Walking – AH Reed Kauri Park & Whangarei Falls, Mair Park, Mt
Parahaki Walkway, Quarry Gardens,
Whale Bay, Regional Parks
Gardens – Quarry Gardens,
Fernery, Filmy Fernhouse, Conservatory and Cactus House,
Reyburn House
Whangarei Kiwi House, Heritage Park
& Museum - great for wet days, dry days, families, train
enthusiasts and anyone keen to see a live kiwi
Whangarei
Native Bird Recovery Centre - open 10.30am-4pm Mon-Fri for visitors,
however we recommend that you phone in advance to confirm accessibility
Tours - Pupurangi
Hire & Tour (Town Basin), Maori
Tours (depart Town Basin daily)
Wineries – Longview Estate
(Whangarei),
Marsden
Estate, Cottle Hill Winery
(Keri Keri), AkeAke (Waimate
North), Omata Estate (Russell), Okahu
Estate (Kaitaia), KariKari
Estate (KariKari Peninsula)
Local Art – Quarry Craft Co-op, Reyburn
House, Whangarei Art Museum,
Gallery 76, The Bach, Burning Issues Gallery, Glenbervie Pottery, Raku Pottery
(Ngunguru)
Arts & Crafts Workshops -
Raku Pottery, Quarry Craft Co-op
Body
Treatments - pamper yourself with a massage or facial from our mobile
beauty therapist
Cinema -
Whangarei multiplex cinema
Events, Festivals, Shows, Sport and
Concerts in the Whangarei District
WHERE
TO EAT IN WHANGAREI
Meals are available at Lupton Lodge, cooked by our chef Andy or alternatively Whangarei
& the Tutukaka Coast have a selection of great cafes and restaurants.
Tutukaka
Coast Dining
Salt Air Cafe (Ngunguru);
Schnappa
Rock, Marina
Pizzeria, Moochas,
(Tutukaka Marina); Havana Cabana (Sandy Bay - summer only)
Whangarei Dining
Havalli Shiraz (Kamo); a Deco, Bulls on Bank (Kensington);
Tonic (Whau Valley);
Revas, Tahuna Bar & Restaurant (Town Basin);
Vinyl, Bogarts,
Killer Prawn, Asahi,
Ezumi, Pimarn Thai, Shiraz , Salut Bar & Brasserie (Town Centre)
NORTHLAND
DRIVING DAY TRIP SUGGESTIONS
1.
Tutukaka
Coast loop road (rejoins SH1 at Hikurangi) 
Click here for a larger Map
2.
Whangarei Heads 3.
Waipu,
Bream Bay & Ruakaka - 1/2 hour south of Whangarei 4.
Bay of Islands,
Waitangi and Keri Keri – one hour’s drive north of
Whangarei 5.
Russell via Oakura, Helena Bay, & Whangaruru
Harbour - Bay of Islands with a twist
5. Dargaville, Kauri Coast and Kai Iwi Lakes – 1 to 1.5 hours drive west of
Whangarei 6.
Hokianga
Harbour (Opononi) & Waipoua Forest (home of Tane Mahuta) 7.
Doubtless
Bay - Mangonui, Karikari Penninsula, Whangaroa Harbour, Matauri Bay
ACTIVITIES SUITABLE FOR KIDS A
Perfect Day - Full day sightseeing & snorkeling trip to the Poor
Knights Islands.
Sea Kayaking - guided Ngunguru Inlet and coastal kayaking
Horse Riding
Beaches – Ngunguru, Ocean Beach, Whale Bay, Matapouri
Kiwi House & Heritage Park
Zion Wildlife Gardens as seen on
the TVNZ documentary The Lion Man
Serendipity
Farm Park & Cafe - Whau Valley , Whangarei
Walks – AH Reed Memorial Park & Whangarei Falls, Mair Park, Quarry Gardens
Children’s Playgrounds – Outdoor playgrounds are available at the Town
Basin, next to Kensington Playing Fields, beside Farmers in the centre of town and
in Ngunguru
Cinema Whangarei
Aquatic Centre - heated pools, including wave pool and slide
Whangarei
Native Bird Recovery Centre - open 10.30am-4pm Mon-Fri for visitors,
however we recommend that you phone in advance to confirm accessibility
Open Spaces Pre-school Academy - casual daycare available
- 200m from Lupton Lodge
SHOPPING
- Supermarket - Countdown - Tikipunga, Woolworths and New World - Kensington
- Local produce - Huanui Orchard (2.5km West of Lupton Lodge), The
Orange Market (100m East of Lupton Lodge)
- Gifts, art and crafts - Town Basin, Quarry Craft Co-op, Glenbervie
Pottery, Raku Pottery
- Dive equipment - Dive HQ, Whangarei
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