Attractions in the Far North

From your base at Taipa Bay Resort you can enjoy the many activities and local attractions the Far North has to offer....

  • Beautiful beaches, great fishing, surfing, superb golf courses. Pay a visit to New Zealand's most northern award winning winery and learn about the Far North's rich Maori and European history

  • 4 Wheel Drive along 90 Mile Beach with the wind in your hair and feel the sea breeze across your face

  • An aquatic playground - dusk fishing is a popular pastime with Kiwi's over a few stubbies - then back for a BBQ of freshly cooked snapper along with fresh crunch salads, local wine and genuine Northland hospitality

  • A golfing mecca with a series of 7 international Golf Courses including the world famous Kauri Cliffs, within an hour's drive.


  • Cape Reinga day trip or even Fishing Charters all add to the popularity of the Far North.

  • For fishing try your hand at some of the best fishing waters in the country with one of the many Charter Boat company trips from the region.

  • Kauri Cliffs Golf

    90 Mile Beach

    Cape Reinga (North Cape)

    Links to Local Infomation & Local Attractions

    • Doubtless Bay Web Site - Taipa to Mangonui area information

    • Sand Safaris -Cape Reinga and 90 mile beach Tours

    • Tai Tokerau Tourism - Travel Guide to Maori & Cultural Tourism

    • Ahipara - Local historical region information

    • Ancient Kauri Kingdom - The mighty Kauri Tree -all things kauri and worth a Visit

    • Kaitaia Golf Club - one of the local clubs ,20 min drive from the Resort

    • Kauri Cliffs Golf - A world class Golf course

    • Dune Rider - 90 Mile beach and Cape Reinga Tours

    • Encyclopedia of New Zealand - Northland History and who we are!

    • Golf at Houhora with Lunch at the Houhora Pub www.houhoratavern.co.nz Ph: 09 409 8266 Northern most Club and Pub
    • Golf at Carrington - Visit the Winery Ph: 09 408 7222
    • On the Kari Kari Peninsula
    • Golf at Whangaroa Ph: 09 405 1808
    • A Challenging Course
    • Local Bowls/Croquet Ph: 09 406 0330
    • Quad Biking with Tua Tua Tours - www.ahipara.co.nz/tuatuatours 0800 494 288
      An Ahipara & 90 Mile Beach Experience
    • Bushmans Friend Tramping or Kayaks Set on and around the Whangaroa Harbour
      www.bushmansfriend.co.nz Ph: 09 405 1844 Ph: 027 680 5588
    • Fish Far North www.fishfarnorth.co.nz
      Ph:09 906 7772 Ph: 021738 880 or Email: fishfarnorth@yahoo.com
    • Matthews Vintage Car Collection an amazing collection of vintage and older and trucks cars www.mathewscollection.com Ph:09 406 0203
    • Kite Surf School - Doubtless Bay Ph: 021 202 7949 Email: lessons@kitesurfnz.com
    • Learn to Surf - Ahipara (Gear Included) great waves also included Ph: 09 409 4199 Ph: 021 408 085 Email:www.ahiparasurfschool.com
    • Fishing with Pete - Doubtless Bay local knowledge supreme
      Ph: 09 406 7680 Ph/Txt: 027 453 5258
    • Email: Petes1@xtra.co.nz www.fishingnz.net.nz
    • Lady Di Fishing & Diving Delux diving condition and great fishing
      www.fishdoubtlessbay.co.nzPh: 09 408 7448 Ph: 0274 790 650
    • Waiere Glow Worms A visit to a Grand Northland Home and walk in the bush to view amazing Glow Worms in action. Call John or Lois 09 408 1470

    • Lunch in Mangonui: Visit the Famous Fishing Village & Souvenir Shop
    • Cockle Gathering - On site at Taipa Bay
    • Beachcombing
    • Walk to Mangonui Lookout - Beautiful view


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