Mangonui

Mangonui

Mangonui is the northern most harbour in New Zealand. At 34 degrees N it is in the sub-tropics and has a climate that is distnctly tropical – especially in the summer. The area is steeped in New Zealand history and no more so than Mangonui. From the first waka to

Ahipara – Surfers’ Paradise

Ahipara – Surfers’ Paradise

If you are a surfer you will not find a better palace in the world to enjoy the waves the setting and the hospitality of the people. There are a series of sports all around the headland that is Ahipara. The firs that you come to is Shipwreck Bay. A

Taumarumaru Reserve – Cable Bay

Taumarumaru Reserve – Cable Bay

Tuamarumaru is a series of pa’s steeped in local history. It is an excellent walk around the 3 pas with views of Coopers Beach and Chucks Cove. Here is the history as told by DoC Within this reserve there are three defended pas sites and a number of other archaeologist