Guidebook for Tutukaka

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Guidebook for Tutukaka

Food Scene

'Wahi Restaurant' https://wahi.co.nz/ Great chef - lovely food!
10 residents recomanen
Quality Hotel Oceans Tutukaka
11 Marina Rd
10 residents recomanen
'Wahi Restaurant' https://wahi.co.nz/ Great chef - lovely food!
Not just pizza, freshly caught fish set amongst yachts - eat inside or out.
14 residents recomanen
Marina Pizzeria
14 residents recomanen
Not just pizza, freshly caught fish set amongst yachts - eat inside or out.
Great 'island' atmosphere, friendly, good seafood, place to hang out in the day time or evening without having to eat in the restaurant. There are bar snacks available too.
44 residents recomanen
Schnappa Rock Restaurant & Bar
1 Marina Rd
44 residents recomanen
Great 'island' atmosphere, friendly, good seafood, place to hang out in the day time or evening without having to eat in the restaurant. There are bar snacks available too.
Delicious Thai restaurant 31 mins drive away - dine in or takeaway
20 residents recomanen
Suk Jai Thai Restaurant
93 Kamo Rd
20 residents recomanen
Delicious Thai restaurant 31 mins drive away - dine in or takeaway
1983 Ngunguru Road 09-434 4422 Café · Diner Hours 06:00 - 20:00
19 residents recomanen
Salt Air Cafe
1983 Ngunguru Rd
19 residents recomanen
1983 Ngunguru Road 09-434 4422 Café · Diner Hours 06:00 - 20:00
Pink caravan parked at Ngunguru Estuary Open Wed - Sat 4-7pm
Coastal Kitchen NZ
1892 Ngunguru Road
Pink caravan parked at Ngunguru Estuary Open Wed - Sat 4-7pm
Takeaway pizza, Ngunguru Shops 09-434 3666
HOTCHILLI EATERY
1977 Ngunguru Road
Takeaway pizza, Ngunguru Shops 09-434 3666
Takeaways from 2 Waiotoi Rd, Ngunguru. Hours are very irregular so phone 021 142 8229 to check. Fantastic Māori kai such as raw fish, rewana bread, fry bread, burger, ribs, Kawakawa soda
Ocean & Teale 'Haere Mai Te Kai'
Takeaways from 2 Waiotoi Rd, Ngunguru. Hours are very irregular so phone 021 142 8229 to check. Fantastic Māori kai such as raw fish, rewana bread, fry bread, burger, ribs, Kawakawa soda
Phone for bookings: 09 553 3792 Beautiful restaurant in Hundertwasser-style. Lovely menu and cocktails
Aqua Restaurant and Bar (In the Hundertwasser Art Centre)
81 Dent Street
Phone for bookings: 09 553 3792 Beautiful restaurant in Hundertwasser-style. Lovely menu and cocktails

Sightseeing

Snorkelling & dive trips to The Poor Knights
6 residents recomanen
Perfect Day Ocean Cruise
Marina Road
6 residents recomanen
Snorkelling & dive trips to The Poor Knights
Lovely walk on main road between Whangarei and Tutukaka. Worth a 20-30 minute stop to stretch your legs, also has toilets.
63 residents recomanen
Cascades de Whangarei
6 Ngunguru Rd
63 residents recomanen
Lovely walk on main road between Whangarei and Tutukaka. Worth a 20-30 minute stop to stretch your legs, also has toilets.
Lovely gardens and cafe on site.
34 residents recomanen
Whangarei Quarry Gardens
37A Russell Rd
34 residents recomanen
Lovely gardens and cafe on site.

Everything Else

Walk around the rocks to Ngunguru at low tide, sunbathe, kayak to the Sandspit, fish off the beach or rocks
Whangaumu Bay
Walk around the rocks to Ngunguru at low tide, sunbathe, kayak to the Sandspit, fish off the beach or rocks
Another stunning beach with lovely walks (another 15 mins + from us)
22 residents recomanen
Matapouri Beach
26 Wehiwehi Rd
22 residents recomanen
Another stunning beach with lovely walks (another 15 mins + from us)
Lovely walk amongst the Nikau palms to a small pretty bay - only reachable on foot
36 residents recomanen
Whale Bay
36 residents recomanen
Lovely walk amongst the Nikau palms to a small pretty bay - only reachable on foot
Book in for a luxurious facial, massage or beauty treatments, https://www.harmonybeauty.co.nz/booking.html
92 Whangaumu Street
92 Whangaumu Street
Book in for a luxurious facial, massage or beauty treatments, https://www.harmonybeauty.co.nz/booking.html

Drinks & Nightlife

Watch the game fish being weighed, sit outside on the deck, bar meals are large and tasty - service is quick, live music on public holidays, pool tables, darts, favourite hangout of fisherman and yachties!!
8 residents recomanen
Whangarei Deep Sea Anglers Club
Marina Road
8 residents recomanen
Watch the game fish being weighed, sit outside on the deck, bar meals are large and tasty - service is quick, live music on public holidays, pool tables, darts, favourite hangout of fisherman and yachties!!
A variety of great bands & other activities come here. Look online for latest entertainment.
19 residents recomanen
The Butter Factory
8 Butter Factory Ln
19 residents recomanen
A variety of great bands & other activities come here. Look online for latest entertainment.
A family friendly bar and restaurant. Situated at 104 Lower Dent Street, Whangarei
Brauhaus Frings
104 Lower Dent St
A family friendly bar and restaurant. Situated at 104 Lower Dent Street, Whangarei

Entertainment & Activities

tree-top challenge courses packed with thrill, fun and action. There are circuits for all ages and abilities, with countless obstacles and of course lots of flying foxes: wire traverses, tight ropes, exciting swings, treacherous nets, wobbly bridges, zip-lines, it's awesome! Tree-hugger or daredevil, come along with your friends or family to share a great adventure. Explore the edge of your comfort zone, build up confidence and challenge your balance! A 100% safe continuous belay system, unique in New-Zealand, prevents participants to disconnect themselves from the lifelines. Our friendly staff provides safety gear and training to allow participants to go on their own on the courses… tree-
12 residents recomanen
Adventure Forest
160 Maruata Rd
12 residents recomanen
tree-top challenge courses packed with thrill, fun and action. There are circuits for all ages and abilities, with countless obstacles and of course lots of flying foxes: wire traverses, tight ropes, exciting swings, treacherous nets, wobbly bridges, zip-lines, it's awesome! Tree-hugger or daredevil, come along with your friends or family to share a great adventure. Explore the edge of your comfort zone, build up confidence and challenge your balance! A 100% safe continuous belay system, unique in New-Zealand, prevents participants to disconnect themselves from the lifelines. Our friendly staff provides safety gear and training to allow participants to go on their own on the courses… tree-
Dive trips to the Poor Knights
16 residents recomanen
Dive! Tutukaka
5 Rona Pl
16 residents recomanen
Dive trips to the Poor Knights
Walk from Matapouri to Ngunguru to see a giant Kauri tree. http://www.tutukakacoastnz.com/tane-moana-walkway-giant-kauri/
Tane Moana bush walk
Walk from Matapouri to Ngunguru to see a giant Kauri tree. http://www.tutukakacoastnz.com/tane-moana-walkway-giant-kauri/
https://www.eventcinemas.co.nz/Cinema/Whangarei#tab=events
14 residents recomanen
Event Cinemas - Whangarei
18 James St
14 residents recomanen
https://www.eventcinemas.co.nz/Cinema/Whangarei#tab=events
https://www.sandybayhorses.co.nz/horse-riding-trek-options, Oct - May, $95 - $180
Sandy Bay Horse Trails
5 Mcauslin Rd
https://www.sandybayhorses.co.nz/horse-riding-trek-options, Oct - May, $95 - $180

Getting Around

6 residents recomanen
The Hub Information Centre
91 Dent St
6 residents recomanen

Shopping

You can rent surf boards here, book lessons, buy beachy clothing & lovely gifts etc
8 residents recomanen
Tutukaka Surf Company
11 Marina Rd
8 residents recomanen
You can rent surf boards here, book lessons, buy beachy clothing & lovely gifts etc
Local dairy, groceries, fresh vegetables, off-licence, post office, lotto, ice creams etc.
6 residents recomanen
Ngunguru Food Market
1977 Ngunguru Rd
6 residents recomanen
Local dairy, groceries, fresh vegetables, off-licence, post office, lotto, ice creams etc.
Supermarket - recommended, medium-size in Whangarei
17 residents recomanen
New World Regent
167 Bank St
17 residents recomanen
Supermarket - recommended, medium-size in Whangarei