Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 09-434 4506;
www.yukon.co.nz
;
2 dives incl full gear $245)
An owner-operator offering dive trips
for a maximum of 12 people at a time.
Tutukaka Surf Experience
( 09-434 4135;
www.tutukakasurf.co.nz
;
Marina Rd; 2hr lesson $75)
Runs surf lessons at 9.30am most
days in summer and on the weekends otherwise, operating from whichever beach has the
best beginner breaks that day. Also hires surfboards (per day $45) and stand-up paddle
boards (per day $20).
SURFING
Sleeping
Lupton Lodge
( 09-437 2989;
www.luptonlodge.co.nz
;
555 Ngunguru Rd; s $125-155, d $170-245; )
The rooms
are spacious, luxurious and full of character in this historic homestead (1896), peacefully
positioned in farmland halfway between Whangarei and Ngunguru. Wander the orchard,
splash around the pool or shoot some snooker in the guest lounge.
B&B
$$
MOTEL
$$
Pacific Rendezvous
( 09-434 3847;
www.pacificrendezvous.co.nz
;
Motel Rd; apt $199-250)
Perfectly situated for spectacular
views on the south head of Tutukaka harbour, this is a great choice for families and small
groups. Most of the units are 1960s duplexes with multiple bedrooms, but they're all indi-
vidually owned and decorated.
Eating & Drinking
Havana Cabana
SOUTH AMERICAN
$
(
www.havanacabana.co.nz
;
23 McAuslin Rd, Sandy Bay; snacks & meals $5-16; 11am-8pm daily Boxing Day to
early Feb, Sat & Sun only early Feb-Easter)
Nestled away near the beach at Sandy Bay, around 20
minutes' drive north of Tutukaka, this colourful caravan turns out excellent Cuban and
South American food. Tuck into empanadas, tacos, great roast pork Cuban sandwiches, or
Caribbean jerk pulled pork, all washed down with Cuban coffee or frozen pina coladas.
Schnappa Rock
CAFE, BAR
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