EXPLORING DOUBTLESS BAY AUGUST 2021
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DISCOVER DOUBTLESS BAY
Walk down from your accommodation to a soft, sandy white beach stretching into the distance. Laze the day away watching the young ones explore rock pools or splash in the breakers. Doubtless Bay and surrounding area has many fine walks (both easy and difficult) Manganui, Coopers Beach, Cable Bay and Taipa Heritage Trail of Mangonui Beginning and ending at the historic Mangonui Courthouse, the Heritage Trail provides a glimpse of the great wealth of Māori and European history associated with this area. The trail is three kilometres long and accessible on foot or partly by vehicle. The average time it takes to walk the trail is one and a half hours. Walkers are advised to take the St. Andrew’s Walkway to access sites high up above the waterfront and enjoy the spectacular views from near St. Andrew’s Church. Rangikapiti Pa, Mangonui A visit to Rangikapiti Pa (accessible by car or on foot from Rangikapiti Road) will reward
you with panoramic views over Mangonui Harbour and the whole of Doubtless Bay. It is a 5 minute walk from the car park to the top of the Pa but there is no disabled access.
extreme care must be taken to watch the tides and cross the river with care
Coopers Beach It can take 40 minutes return, to walk the full length of this beautiful beach which is fully accessible except for high tide. There is beach access at the eastern end at the bottom of Kotare Drive, half-way along just east of Coopers Beach Shopping Centre and from Taumararuumaru Reserve, by foot only, at the western end.
Gum Hole Reserve Walk From State Highway 10, follow Inland Road for 2km to a small roadside parking area. This short (2 minute return) walk is metalled and even. It loops through manuka scrub growing close to the track and has information boards along the way. The walk passes a series of holes excavated by gum diggers.
Taumararumaru D.O.C. Reserve The reserve land includes three defended pa sites and related archaeological features. The walking track around the reserve provides access to those sites and offers stunning views. The track is accessed from the D.O.C. car park on State Highway 10, almost opposite the bowling club. The walk around the full reserve takes approximately 45 to 60 minutes. Cable Bay to Taipa It is possible to walk around the rocks at low tide. It is approximately 1 hour walk and
Karikari Peninsula
‘Coca Cola’ Lake There is an easy walk along the shoreline of the lake which can be found at the end of Ramp Road, near to the settlement. Ramp Road leaves Inland Road approx. 3.5km from State Highway 10. It is then approximately 1.6km to the settlement. Puheke Recreation Reserve Walk From State Highway 10, follow Inland Road for 10.5km and then turn left into Rangiputa Road. After 2km, turn right into Puheke Road. Continue to the parking area at the beach along the unsealed road. You can climb the hill for a superb view of the white
sandy beaches of Karikari Bay - Puheke Bay to the east and Karikari Beach to the west - and off to Doubtless Bay and the Aupouri Peninsula. From the parking area it is about a 40 minute return climb. However, in a 4x4 vehicle you can access a higher car park for a shorter walk. Matai Bay to Whangatupere Bay The walk takes you from the D.O.C. camp ground at Matai Bay along Merita Beach (the southern of the two coves), around both points to Poroa Stream (one hour return). From there you can make the more difficult walk following the stream for 30 minutes. At the signpost, turn left up the steep, slippery hill to Paraawanui Trig (20 minutes return). The best views are from a little past the summit (142m.). Retrace your steps to the signposts. After 15 minutes along a vehicle track, you come to a crossroads. Turn left at the signposts from where it is 10 minutes to Whagatupere Bay. This is a rocky bay with azure waters and steep forested cliffs tumbling to the water. The entire walk is a three hour return trip. You should contact the D.O.C. office in Kaitaia (Phone: 09 408 6014) before commencing the walk.
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A New Zealand award winning butcher has taken over the Coopers Beach Butchery, bringing his artisan expertise to the North. Gavin Cameron and his wife, Marisa, have moved to Northland after recently living in Wellington. For Marisa it is a return to her Northland roots. Gavin started out as a butcher more than 25 years ago, where he trained in a Maori trade training course, in what was the last of the Trade Training Apprenticeship Government schemes in 1996.
Artisan butcher at Coopers Beach Butchery
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Since then he has honed his butchery skills, leading multi-site Butchery Deli operations in Auckland and Wellington. During this time he was a member of teams that won awards for Best Ham, Bacon and Sausages in New Zealand. “I’ve just started making the sausage that I won the award for and the first batches will be on the shelves in our Butchery at Coopers Beach.”
Gavin says an Artisan Butcher can offer specialities that are not available anywhere else. “Each butcher uses their creativity and takes the time to come up with something special.” Gavin is looking forward to building on the family business with the support of the locals and his great team. He would like to thank everyone for their support thus far and the warm welcome they have received from the community.
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The history of Doubtless Bay back to 900AD
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y Maori tradition the first man to arrive in New Zealand in 900AD was Kupe. His canoe or waka, perhaps named Mamaru, made its landing in Doubtless Bay at Taipa, a name referring to the fence built to divide the rich shellfish beds between two contending Maori chiefs. Kupe’s landing at Taipa has been commemorated by a
monument representing his waka rolling in on the Pacific waves. There were many more early Maori settlements near the northern end of the Karikari Peninsula (Rangiaohia). These were the ancestors of the local tribe Ngati Kahu, who today have twenty-one Marae (meeting houses) in the Doubtless Bay area. At Mangonui, the Ruakaramea canoe was guided into the harbour by a shark. Its chief, Moehuri, named the harbour Mangonui, which means ‘large shark’. For over a thousand years this area has supported local Māori with its many native plant and animal species, fish and shellfish. Many prominent land features such as Rangikapiti Pā reflect their cultural heritage. In December 1769 Captain James Cook of the ‘Endeavour’ sailed past the entrance to Doubtless Bay, recording in his journal that it was ‘doubtless a bay’, hence the name. Only a week later the French ship ‘St Jean Baptiste’ captained by Jean de Surville, took shelter from a storm and anchored in the bay off the northeast shore of Karikari Peninsula, near Whatuwhiwhi. One of the ships anchors is on display in the Museum @ Te Ahu in Kaitaia.
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In 1792 the first American whaler, Captain Eber Bunker from Nantucket, came into Doubtless Bay on the ‘William and Ann’. Ever after, whaling ships were active around New Zealand. They called at Russell (Kororareka) in the Bay of Islands and later to the safe and
sheltered harbour of Mangonui. These two small ports welcomed whale men and ships from all over the world. In 1838 an English whaler Captain William Butler settled in Mangonui establishing a trading post on what has been known since as Butler Point, 200 metres across the harbour. Maori played an important role not only in the supply of fresh foods to the port but they were sought after as crew for their skills in navigation, seaworthiness and as harpooners. Nearly 500 whaling ships have been recorded arriving into Mangonui between 1833 and 1894. Records show up to thirty whaling ships here at any one time. Ninety-five percent of the whaling ships were American. There were American and British Consular agents stationed in Mangonui from 1849 to 1878. Alongside the whaling, three other local products were highly valued in world markets: flax, kauri trees and kauri gum. New Zealand flax was of a superior quality and in high demand for rope and weaving materials when manila and sisal were in short supply. With Māori labour and skill, the flax industry flourished. Mangonui’s last flax mill operated at Maori Point into the early 1900s. Flax was also milled at Lake Ohia, at the base of Karikari Peninsula. www.doubtlessbay.co.nz/history/
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Come visit Mark Daniels Art at 126 Waterfront Drive. Just a short walk from the Mangonui Fish Shop. Just a short walk up from the Mangonui Fish Shop. We have original oils, watercolours and woodblock prints as well as note cards, tote bags, yoga mats and pillows. Come in and meet the artist in his studio while he works on his current piece. Mark Daniells moved to New Zealand from the island of Kauai in Hawaii and has set up shop in stunning Mangonui Village. “This place is inspiring” says Mark “Where ever I look there is a painting”.
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A PERSONAL CHEF FOR YOU AND YOURS
Staying at Doubtless Bay Villas is always a special occasion. Now, those who want to celebrate a VERY special occasion can book a top-class international chef who will cook for them in their own villa. When Mattt Begbie decided to move into Doubtless Bay Villas with his partner, a casual chat led to his “Private Chef” offering for villa guests – chef prepared and cooked fine dining at your own table, in your own kitchen, with just you, your family, and your friends. Matt is a Kiwi farm boy turned chef who has honed his skills in kitchens around the world, working with some of the top names in the industry.
“I’m at the point where I want to share my skills and lifelong passion with you in the comforts and privacy of your own residence, offering a dining experience that will showcase the passion I have for fine food,” says Matt.
with uninterrupted vistas out to Doubtless Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
Of course, for most people, just being at Doubtless Bay Villas is enough. Sitting on your villa balcony or the patio outside a studio is Heaven on Earth. The most amazing views and the murmuring of the waves. Self-catering luxury at competitive prices, peace and solitude if you want it, or enjoy the whole villa with a bunch of family or friends. Bring your boat or jet skiis, we’ve got lots of parking, plus cleaning and filleting facilities for the catch of the day. Bring your 4x4, or your campervan. Bring the whole family. Challenge them to a game on our all-weather tennis court – we provide racquets and balls. There are three options for booking at the Villas. You can take the least expensive, a luxury studio, and
Phone Sue at 09 406 1260 to find out more.
this gets you a lovely room on the ground floor, isolated from your neighbours, with a kitchenette for mild self-catering, and cooking facilities which comprise a microwave, toaster and kettle. You have two comfy armchairs to sit and read, check your emails using our free WiFi, watch TV (we include
the full Sky suite of movies and sport), or just gaze out to sea. There’s an ultra-comfortable king size bed (which can be split into twin beds if you choose, but please tell us in advance), a lovely en suite bathroom, and there’s a cozy table and chairs where you can sit and eat, with a bigger one outside if you prefer al fresco. The villas are above the studios, and can be ordered in either one or two-bedroomed derivatives. Either way you get a magnificent lounge, dining room and kitchen, fully equipped for the keenest chef, plus full washing and drying facilities for sea-stained clothing. There’s a downstairs toilet, and both bedrooms, which are upstairs, have their own en suite. The outside balcony is large and inviting, and every villa has an excellent sea view, some of them
Live the Island Lifestyle
The third option is book a complete three-bedroomed villa, in which case you get all of the above in one package. Maybe mum and dad, plus the kids, in the villa, and grandma and grandad downstairs, where they can snooze in peace when they want to. And there’s more than enough room for the whole family to dine together in the upstairs villa. If stairs are a problem, please let us know as we have options where stairs are minimised to only one set, or even ground floor entry to studios with no stairs at all. Whatever you choose, our motto is that you can live the island lifestyle without leaving New Zealand. The climate in the Far North is mild, even in winter, the air is clean and fresh, and our beaches, according to one guest who has travelled extensively, are as good as beaches can get! “Definitely better than anything we have in Australia,” she said. And she was an Aussie. Remember, for the most flexible deal it’s best to phone us direct, especially if you’ve got special requirements. That way there’s no confusion when you arrive, and you can hit your holiday running, with the warmest of welcomes, and a whole list of local destinations to set you on your way!
Doubtless Bay Villas comprises luxury studios and villas which are serviced daily, yet allow you the independence of self-catering. Overlooking the beach in Cable Bay, which is part of the greater Doubtless Bay, situated close to Coopers Beach and the historic fishing village of Mangonui, and roughly half way between Kaitaia and Kerikeri, on SH10, Doubtless Bay Villas offers million dollar views at a practical price. There are four amazing options to suit your lifestyle and holiday needs, ranging from luxury studios for two through to one or two-bedroomed villas for two or four, or the whole package of a three-bedroomed villa for six. To get the best deal tailored for your needs, contact Sue or John Oxley at 09 406 1260 to make a direct and easy booking. Or you can email us at info@doubtlessbayvillas. co.nz, or visit our website www.doubtlessbayvillas.co.nz
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Two Unique Experiences, One Beachfront Location Haere Mai to Cable Bay, located at the heart of the Doubtless Bay Region and home to Golden Sand Luxury Accommodation and Driftwood Beachfront Accommodation. Cape Reinga is an easy drive from Cable Bay Stays” says Rosemary, “and often folks will stay 2 nights to get the full benefit of the beach and the Far North.”
Together they provide a beachfront accommodation – an understatement at Cable Bay Stays – for all budgets, families and couples. Your hosts Archie and Rosie are warm and welcoming, ready to make your trip to Northland spectacular. Having grown up in the Far North, with the magic summer vacations in Doubtless Bay, Archie and Rosie wanted to have every kiwi experience a happy holiday right on the beach. A kiwi beach bach with modern amenities. The eleven apartments and suites are all a few ‘jandalled’ steps away from sand and sea, All are selfcontained and self-catering, funkily furnished and you will find yourself cancelling that restaurant dinner for homestyle burgers and kumara chips from the Cable Bay Store, eaten at your outdoor table. There are ebikes, kayaks, and dinghies to get
out on the water, or just take a dip and laze on the sand right on the beach at picturesque Cable Bay, Golden Sand has a 20 year history of providing superb accommodation for families, couples and second honeymooners. This year they purchased the neighbouring Driftwood and are busy creating an affordable family and couples experience, with a shared deck and 7 family or studio apartments. Every one of the eleven rooms have sea views. You can be as active or relaxed as you like. There are kayaks and dinghies for your use free of charge, Or just relax on the deck with your favourite tipple, and drift off to sleep with the soothing sound of the waves
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CABLE BAY STORE
– the coolest ice cream shop with the hottest takeaways. By Kelly Wilde
When the cable bay store came up for sale, I thought that it could be a great opportunity. I contacted the real estate agents, and I was walking through that afternoon. Having a career in baking and business management, when I entered the store my eyes lit up. The previous owner, said she had never seen someone’s face so bright, and she knew I would do great things to her family’s iconic little shop. One month later here I was. The new owner of the Cable Bay store. My vision was clear. Create a great little spot that catered something for everyone and of course, carry on the fame of the great kiwi ice cream on the beach. To be able to bring the kids down for an ice cream. We have 20 tip top flavours to choose from so sometimes it takes a while, but Mum and Dad can enjoy a nice hot coffee so it makes it all worth it. De stress while everyone plays down on Cable Bay beach with the golden sun lingering overhead. Whizzing past for work or just in a hurry, anyone can stop in and grab a sandwich or a fresh toasted panini on the go. A healthy fresh salad, or even an in store made sausage roll or quiche, are on offer every day. The variety changes with
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the seasons but its always fresh and interesting. It’s all set up for busy bees, in and out in 5 with a delicious lunch.
or for the simple dinner, just fresh crispy hot chips. Top it all off with a creamy Vanilla, chocolate dipped waffle cone. Mouth-watering.
you enter the shop. Encouraged to make your visit an experience, with a little cheek from most of us, you all will leave smiling.
The whole family can enjoy a beautifully fresh cooked takeaway dinner, the burgers are to die for! I think that I’ll get the cheeseburger, but the ever so popular chicken burger wins every time, served on a buttery brioche bun with that southern style crispy chicken, it’s a must have. Or fresh fish, what ever is in stock at the time or just some loaded fries, loaded wedges. Yum!
The Cable Bay Store team is the real magic. Women and men who share the same passion as me. I surround myself with a fantastic team, they share the same crazy visions, all humouring me and going along with trialling all sorts of new, weird and wonderful (and sometimes not wonderful) ideas. Past and present employees all have a certain wonderful vibe about them when
Being a very outgoing and creative woman, I have and will come up with loads more to offer our community. Stop in and say hi, have a look around at our newly renovated shop and our awesome new dining area. Grab a bite to eat, sit and enjoy the ever so stunning view of Cable Bay Beach. Cable Bay was named after the cable station that was operating from 1902 till 1912, we boost a little bit of history on our wall, you can pop in to see that original cable hanging on the wall. Jointly owned by Britain, Canada, Australia and New Zealand and spanned 3458 nautical miles, all in morse code. Times have changed slightly and instead of a cable and morse code you can contact us on Facebook or Instagram where we have a ever growing community of people keeping an eye on what we have going on around the place.
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