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The
Whangarei Heads offer dramatic mountain scenery, walkways, beaches and
craft galleries along a 35km long peninsula accessible from Whangarei city
centre. As a side trip from Whangarei or a day trip for beach lovers the
Whangarei Heads are well worthwhile incorporating into your Northland
itinerary. From Lupton Lodge to the start of the Whangarei Heads is a
10-15 minute drive.
Whangarei Heads
Lupton
Lodge to Pataua North
From
Lupton Lodge drive towards Whangarei. Just before Glenbervie School on
the left side take a road to Pataua North. This route is very windy and
not for the faint heated! You can walk across the footbridge to Pataua
South. Note that this road does not join up with the rest of the
Whangarei Heads roads. Lupton
Lodge to Whangarei Heads
Alternatively
drive towards Whangarei city, turn left at the first lights and follow
Hatea Drive until just before the Town Basin where you turn left to
cross the bridge. Whangarei Heads Road follows the coast and is very
scenic. There are a few craft shops and cafes on the Heads
but if you are going for a walk or to one of the beaches take food &
drink with you.
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Ocean
Beach is a white sandy surf beach.
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There
are several walks around the Bream Head Scenic Reserve starting at
Ocean Beach or Urquhart's Bay. The Smugglers Cove walk takes just 20
minutes.
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Mt
Manaia takes 1 hour to climb and towers 460m above the harbour
entrance providing spectacular views.
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Pataua
South has a footbridge to Pataua North and a picturesque
inlet.
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Motukiore
Island in the middle of Parua Bay is accessible from the Manganese
Pt end. At low tide the walkway around the beach leads to a well
reserved Maori Pa.
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The
Pines Golf Club is open to visitors and well located on the coast.
More
Northland driving itineraries and day trip suggestions
More
information about Lupton Lodge
For Lupton Lodge Bookings or Enquiries phone +64 (0)9 437 2989 or Email
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