Local Attractions
Bream Bay Fishing Charters/Diving/Dolphin and Whale Watching
Enjoy a fishing experince with our local charter operater aboard the Cara Jay. Bream Bay Charters provide personalised tours for groups of 5-6 fo fish or dolphin and whale watching in luxury, comfort and style.
0064 9 432 7484 or 0064 25 749 751.
Beach Fishing
If you're not a boat person or want a cheaper option we can take you fishing on the beach, surf casting or longline fishing. After a great day out, bring you catch back to cook on the BBQ or use our smoker.
Swimming/Surfing
Beaches, beaches, beaches…..The only decision is which one – a safe deserted stretch, a clothes optional beach, a long beach to walk on, the popular surf beach of Waipu Cove and Ruakaka with surf patrol in summer, the white sands of Langs Beach, the surf at Mangawhai Heads…. the choice is yours!
Contact Surfline Surfboards for custom made surf boards,
ph. 00 64 9 432 8110
Kayaking and Bird Watching
Ruakaka Wildlife Reserve. In Princess St. Ruakaka you can rent a kayak at high tide to explore the estuary, or at low tide go on a bird watching trip with Simon who will help you identify the amazing birdlife that frequents the area.
Phone Simon on 09-432 8668
Caving/Abseiling/Climbing
Walking
Waipu Caves Walking Track
Lenghts 2 km, time 1 hour each way, from Ormiston Rd. the signposted track climbs a leading ridge through farmland dotted with native trees and offering excellent views. The track then passes through a scenic reserve down to the valley and cave area where there is a good picnic spot.
Mangawhai Cliffs Walk
Lentgt 5 km, time 2-3 hours return. This is a beach and clifftop walkway. The beginning is signposted at the Mangawhai Heads Surf Club. The route heads north along the beach for about 30 min before crossing a fence into paddocks. The walkway continues along the clifftops for about an hour offering excellent views to the Hen and Chicks and Little Barrier Islands. At low tide you can return along the bottom of the cliffs and along the beach.
Explore the Waipu Caves, 16 km NW of Waipu. There are 300m of explored passageways. The main cave is 175m in length and contains one of the longest stalagmites in NZ. There is plenty of headroom, impressive limestone formations and glow-worms inside the cave. But take care as the surface is wet and slippery. You need good footwear and a torch and compass if venturing into the cave. 00 64 9 432 0858.
Golf
Waipu Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf on this links course only 5 min drive from our properties. Visitors welcome at this course with easy walking, fast and true greens and testing layout. All year round course with magnificent views of Bream Bay. 0064 9 432 0259
