TUTUKAKA
The Tutukaka Coast is another of those regions
of New Zealand that is right up there for beauty and isolation. Still
quite pristine. Spectacular seascapes, sandy beaches, rock pools and
surf, estuaries and the gem of Tutukaka Harbour. Offshore lies the
Poor Knights Islands Marine reserve, one of the world's premiere dive
spots.
There's always plenty to do in and around
Tutukaka. Diving is what the area is best known for, but also try
surfing, kayaking, fishing or horse riding to name just a few!
A quote from a
Tutukaka web site best sums up the worthwhile visit: - ‘only half an
hour north-east of Whangarei, Tutukaka is the gateway to the Poor
Knights Islands marine reserve.
The Islands, 25km off shore, have been rated by the famous Jacques
Cousteau as one of the top-ten dive sites in the world - the water is
known for its clarity and an abundance of sea life. Sea currents and
visibility up to 30 metres
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the diver, (and kayaker or snorkeler) to see a highly-populated, rich
and diverse tapestry of marine life.’The marina a bars are renown for
the fun and revelry, particularly during the summer high season.
Just
north of Tutukaka is Whananaki, a small township that straddles a
large harbour of the same name and has what is purportedly
the longest foot bridge in the southern hemisphere. The bridge is a
part of an extended walking track that traverses quite a number of
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