Tutukaka Coast Activities

  • Coastal Walks - try walking to Ngunguru from The Sands Motel at low tide or drive to Whale Bay and Matapouri
  • Fishing - Surfcasting straight in front of the motel.
  • Swimming at the many beautiful beaches - especially the one on your doorstep - Whangaumu Bay!
  • Poor Knights Islands and Wreck scuba diving
  • Boat trips to the Poor Knights
  • Surfing at Sandy Bay and the Ngunguru Bar - surf lessons available at Tutukaka
  • Plenty of local cafes, restaurants and takeaways to explore - 5 minutes drive over the hill
  • Drive the scenic loop road from SH1 including the Whangarei Falls and Hikurangi
  • Ngunguru Golf Course and sports centre
  • Gamefishing, surfcasting and fishing off the rocks along the coast
  • Kayaking  directly outside the motel on Whangaumu Bay
  • 1.5 hours drive to the Bay of Islands - ideal for a day trip
The Sands Motel  ·  Whangaumu Bay  ·  Tutukaka Coast  ·  RD 3  ·  New Zealand
Phone: +64 9 4343 747 ·  Fax: +64 9 4343 192
Email: sandsmotel@xtra.co.nz · Website: www.sandsmotel.co.nz