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McLeod’s Brewery Waipū The
place with cafés, bars and art studios. The town’s early settlers came from Scotland and their influence can still be felt. Walking trails lead to historic sites such as McLeod’s house, church and blacksmiths.
beer is brewed on site, the decor is distinctly Scottish and the pizza menu is worthy of an applause.
Uretiti Beach DOC Campsite
Waipū Pancake Rocks
An often deserted, picturesque DOC campsite in Waipū that hides behind the sand dunes. Stay for the surfing, fishing, swimming and horse rides on the beach.
Northland’s own stack of pancake rocks is found on the coastal walk between Waipū Cove and Langs Beach.
Waipū Caves First explore the caves; a shadowy labyrinth of stalactites, stalagmites and glowworms, and then tag on an additional 2km (90 minutes return) walk across farmland and bush, weaving through a karst limestone landscape.
Piroa Falls In the Waipū Gorge Scenic Reserve, 13km inland from Waipū township, follow a 200m track along Ahuroa River towards the falls. Various swimming holes are dotted along the river’s edge, making it a fun walk for children. LEFT: Waipū Cave © Getty Images BELOW: Waipū © Virginia Guy
Little Red Waipū A bright red gw Āh nashipping rcontainer a eaii turned coffee g h n a W M shack, grab a latte while lounging in their New Hampshire-style deck chairs.
Waipū Highland Games Held every New Year’s Day to commemorate Waipū’s rich Scottish heritage, with haggis and Scottish field games aplenty.
Blackshed Waipū Brethren to Little Red, this giftware store-cum-art gallery is packed to the rafters with things to make your home gorgeous.
gkĀrei na hiaw W a a K The Waipū Museum Learn Waipū Cove With mile-upon-mile how 940 Scottish settlers made s sand, rolling surf, rock golden Heaofd Waipū their home in 1854. You’re guaranteed to learn a surprising story or two via a range of modern media exhibits.
pools and a beachside café, this is one of the region’s most popular beaches.
Wellsford Bream Bay
Bream Bay © NorthlandNZ
Bream Bay includes the bay itself, as well as the surrounding communities of Waipū, Waipū Cove, Langs Beach, Ding Bay, Ruakākā, Marsden Cove, One Tree Point, Marsden Point and Takahiwai, many of which boast glorious white-sand beaches.
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Langs Beach Quieter than Waipū Beach, 5km to the north, Langs Beach is just as pretty and popular for swimming. Be careful if the conditions are poor.
Ruakākā Beach Long, white and silky soft, this beach is easy on the eye and a mecca for surfing, swimming, fishing and watersports. There’s also a children’s playground and those looking to gather shellfish will find plenty.
Marsden Cove Drive 12 minutes north of Ruakākā Beach
to find Marsden Cove. Arguably Whangārei’s most desirable neighbourhood, spend time by the laid-back marine village to see why.
Ding Bay Always worth a visit, this bay is small, golden and it’s not uncommon to spy dolphins splashing about in the sea. One Tree Point Occupying the Southern Head of Whangārei Harbour, this slick coastal hub is all about R&R, with a dreamy white-sand beach and a 9-hole golf course. Dolphin © Getty Images
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