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 Islands
• Surfing at Sandy Bay and the Ngunguru Bar - surf lessons available at Tutukaka
• Plenty of local cafes, restaurants and takeaways to explore, just a 5-minute drive over the hill
• Drive the scenic loop road from SH 1 including the Whangarei Falls and Hikurangi Ngunguru Golf Course and sports centre
• Game fishing, surfcasting and fishing off the rocks along the coast
• Kayaking directly outside the motel at Whangaumu Bay
• 1.5-hour drive to the Bay of Islands - ideal for a day trip