Totaranui B&B

TOTARANUI B&B

Things to do in the area

 

Whangarei Heads is one of those hidden places, just off the beaten track and therefore missed by many people travelling on to the more well known spots.   So, this relatively undiscovered area, just east of Whangarei, remains largely unspoilt, and retains an atmosphere of coastal and rural life from a more relaxed, bygone age.   Here you are more likely to meet the locals on holiday in their summer bachs, than crowds of visitors.   You will find spectacular beaches and, and as often as not, there will only be a handful of people on them… and did we mention that we have some of the best snapper fishing in Northland?

From Totaranui B&B it is only:

 

  3 kms          to Parua Bay Tavern and Marina

  3 kms          to Parua Bay Village Store, Petrol Station and Wine Shop

  5 kms          to The Pines Golf Club with spectacular views

  9 kms          to The Deck licensed cafe

  9 kms          to Mt Aubrey.

11 kms          to Onerahi Airport (Pick up by arrangement)

10 kms          to Abbey Caves.  Go with a group tour or on your own.

13 kms          to Mt. Manaia

15 kms          to Pataua South and North for swimming and fishing.

18 kms          to Smugglers Cove via Urquharts Bay

19 kms          to Whangarei town and falls.

20 kms to Ocean beach. Great surf and lifeguards!       

 

Ocean Beach

Flowering Pohutukawa at Urquharts Bay, with Mt. Manaia in the background

A lovely walk to Smugglers  Bay

The Pines Golf Club

Pataua North – the bridge linking

the north and south side (below).

Do you like diving or snorkeling?  Check this out – click on picture.

Guests with their catch of Snapper and trevally

Wonderful views from the top of Mt. Aubrey

Outdoor activities close by include:

Beaches : Ocean Beach (good for surfing) , Pataua, Taurikura and Smugglers Cove.

Fishing : Great fishing for Snapper, Kahawai and Kingfish.

Walking : Mount Manaia, Mount Aubrey, Smugglers Cove, Peach Cove, Bream Head

Golf : The Pines at Parua Bay plus 3 other courses close by in Whangarei.

Sea Kayaking : Locally Based in Onerahi, offering trips for all skill levels.