Water
The Whangarei Heads peninsula has a large harbour on one side and the Pacific Ocean on the other. It is an aquatic playground with a huge variety of beaches.
Seacology
| Address | Whangarei, Northland - Seacology will pick up from anywhere inside the Whangarei Harbour, Tutukaka and throughout Northland. , |
| Phone | 021 02778795 |
| Price | $450 - $550 |
| Guests | Up to 6 |
Specialising in cutomised charters for Scuba Diving, Snorkelling, Spearfishing and Sightseeing from Bream Bay through to the Far North.
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Pacific Coast Kayaks
| Address | Beach Road , Onerahi |
| Phone | 09 436 1947 |
Pacific Coast Kayaks is a mobile sea kayaking operation catering for all levels and ages. We use double and single kayaks with hatches and rudders. All gear and instruction is provided to make your trip safe, relaxing and enjoyable. Our guides are fully qualified. Sailing, fishing and snorkelling options available.
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OceanDiversity
| Address | PO Box 3350, Onerahi, Whangarei 0142 , Depart: Reotahi or Marsden Cove |
| Phone | 09 434 0779 |
| Price | $125 per person. |
A professional locally owned and operated business. Full day trips are offered aboard their 6.5m McLay hardtop Cruiser to the spectacular Hen and Chicken Islands, Whangarei Heads or Whangarei Harbour Marine Reserve. SCUBA and snorkelling trips in awesome marine life for all ages and abilities with the option of an experienced in-water guide.
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Noel Cronin is a man with a passion for fishing. Live baiting for Kingfish is his speciality and he has over 25 years of local knowledge to share and enjoy with his clients. We guarantee you one of the best days of your life on board Black Adder.
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Ocean Beach
Whangarei’s premier surf beach with its beautiful white sand and views of Bream Head. Life guards on duty over summer months. Play in the surf, run down the dunes, or just explore the surrounding environment. Public toilets at the car park.
Smugglers Beach
A 20 minute walk from car park. With its stunning clear water and white sand this is one not to be missed. This secluded beach is great for swimming, snorkeling and has some large pohutukawa for shade.
Mcleod Bay Beach
A popular beach for swimming with the kids that also offers a playground, public toilets and BBQ. Great for sailing and kayaking. There is good fishing off the wharf at Stuart Road.
Reotahi Marine Reserve
Boating, kayaking or snorkeling are great activities within the Reotahi Marine Reserve. Nearby at Reotahi beachside community there is a boat ramp and a safe beach for swimming.
Little Munro Bay
Another popular swimming beach. Also good spot to launch boats at high and low tides. Some large pohutukawa trees for shade.
Taurikura Beach
Great for swimming with kids. Playground. Public toilets and tennis courts. Some pohutukawa for shade. General store selling Country Fried Chicken and ice cream.
Urquharts Bay
This Bay is located just before the Smugglers Beach and Home Point/Busby Head track. Popular for swimming, kayaking snorkeling and collecting scallops. Boat launching good low and high tides.
Pataua North Beach
2.4 kms of white sand ocean beach. Popular for surfing, safe swimming in normal conditions, ideal for beach walking. Access from Pataua South via footbridge.
Pataua Estuary/Lagoon
A clear (not muddy), salt water, tidal estuary. Very family friendly, safe swimming. The footbridge is a popular jumping point at high tide. Public toilets.
Pataua South (Frogtown Beach)
Very popular family beach, ideal for boogie boarding or just playing in the waves. Safe, white sand beach. Access via Mahunga Rd in Pataua South. The local campground store is open over the summer months, selling ice cream, fish and chips, etc.
Taiharuru Estuary
A beautiful pristine clear water estuary system. Great kayak option, lots of bird and sea life. Safe swimming from Taiharuru Rd end or Pataua South Rd at high tide. An explorers delight.
McGregors Bay (Taiharuru)
Very pretty cove with white sand beach. Safe family swimming. Wonderful rockhopper exploring oppurtunities on North side of cove at low tide. Public toilets and car parking.
Kauri Mountain Beach
The Northern end of a stunning 6km stretch of white sand, uncompromised beach. Beautiful scenery, safe swimming, shade. Popular with surfers and beach walkers. Take your camera!