Waipoua Lodge

The Waipoua Forest is just two kilometers to the north of the lodge with walks from 10 minutes to long tramps and holds the largest tree in NZ, Tane Mahuta 20 mins north of the lodge.

Guided Footprints Waipoua Forest Tours
Our skilled maori guides will immerse you in the forests two thousand year history through maori legend and ecological interpretation. Chauffeured private tours or join their general night tour. This is a must do as Footprints Waipoua is one of “82 global experiences of a lifetime” published by Lonely Planet.

Trounson Kauri Park and the famous Forest Night Walk look for kiwi in the wild This is a ‘mainland islands’ protected by DOC, resultant, our rare kiwi can be seen in the natural habitat.

We arrange a night walk, including searching for kiwi or walk the 40min boardwalk by day. Private tours and general tours.

For specialist bird watching and environmental tours, our Biodiversity Guide will help you discover the birds and the ecology of this pristine environment.

Gardens
Relax in the jacuzzi, or explore own native bush walk. Trampoline for kids.

Mountain Bikes
There are complementary, quality mountain bikes for your use.

Horse Adventures
Canter up rivers and have a wild and fun day out, but it is not for the faint hearted.

Kai Iwi Lakes
The Kai Iwi Lakes are crystal clear fresh water lakes that shine sapphire blue in the sun. Spend the day swimming at the safe beach, kayaking or walk around the lakes for exercise. There are kids swings and play area – a great place to go with the family.

Remote, deserted beaches, shipwrecks, fossilised forests and Maunganui Bluff, that marks the end of New Zealands longest driveable beach, where you will probably be one of the only people on the beach, discover seals and birds in the sand dunes, and shells on the golden sand.

Join our Beach Tour Guide, who will help you explore the beach in the fun of his four wheel drive where you can stop and fish in the surf, pick mussels on the rocks or venture down the beach to the remains of old kauri forests and old sailing ships washed up on the beach.

Baylys Beach - Hire a quad bike and freedom ride down the dunes. Play a game of golf on a course with amazing beach views. Lunch and dinners at the Funky Fish Café.

The Hokianga Harbour. Magnificent harbour views, sand duning (riding boogey boards down the sand dunes), beach walks where a blowhole and caves can be found. Swimming, arts, crafts, waterfalls and mazes, and our deep sea fishing charter boat for marlin and scuba diving, all to be found for a day out.

‘Crossings Hokianga’, boat tour to learn the history of maori and pakeha settlement of this area.

In Dargaville visit the Maritime Museum, Blah, Blah, Blah Café, Zizania Paper Company where paper is handcrafted from local river grass, kauri gift shops, and at the Woodturners Studio you can spend a day with Rick learning to turn wood yourself. One of our top attractions in Northland is the Matakohe Kauri Museum, an absolute must see destination on your way back to Auckland.

Stay In for The Day of Massage and Reflexology for a real treat.

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