Ngaiotonga Scenic Reserve Tours

You'll have sightseeing choices galore when spending time in Whangaruru. Ngaiotonga Scenic Reserve is a good place to start here, but there are plenty of other fine attractions to experience. Elliot Bay's Beach, Bland Bay Beach, and Taupiri Bay are near the nature reserve and will top off your day nicely.

Popular places to visit

Russell Christ Church showing a church or cathedral and a cemetery

Russell Christ Church

This charming and peaceful 19th-century church is a prominent historical landmark, while the surrounding cemetery is a good spot for a stroll.

Russell Christ Church
Russell Museum featuring street scenes

Russell Museum

Learn about Russell’s Māori heritage and the history of European settlers through this vast collection of photographs, documents and other objects.

Russell Museum
Russell Beach featuring a bay or harbor, a coastal town and a sandy beach

Russell Beach

Wander along the jetty for wonderful views of Kororareka Bay, get out on the water in a boat and enjoy alfresco dining along the beachfront.

Russell Beach

Taupiri Bay

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Taupiri Bay during your travels in Rawhiti. Stroll along the beaches or visit the monuments while you're in the area.

Taupiri Bay

Elliot Bay's Beach

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Elliot Bay's Beach during your travels in Rawhiti? While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting.

Elliot Bay's Beach

Manawaora Bay

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Manawaora Bay during your travels in Russell. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Manawaora Bay

Best Lodging Options Near Ngaiotonga Scenic Reserve

The Duke of Marlborough Hotel

The Duke of Marlborough Hotel

4.5 out of 5
35 The Strand, Bay of Islands, Russell
The Duke of Marlborough Hotel
Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia

Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia

3.5 out of 5
104 Marsden Road, Paihia
Kingsgate Hotel Autolodge Paihia
Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands

Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands

4 out of 5
58 Seaview Road, Paihia
Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands
Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands

Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands

4 out of 5
1 Tau Henare Drive, Waitangi
Copthorne Hotel and Resort Bay of Islands
Russell - Orongo Bay Holiday Park

Russell - Orongo Bay Holiday Park

4 out of 5
5960 Russell Road, Russell
Russell - Orongo Bay Holiday Park
Relax Beachside with your Family and Friends

Relax Beachside with your Family and Friends

Oakura
Relax Beachside with your Family and Friends
Aloha Seaview Resort Motel

Aloha Seaview Resort Motel

4 out of 5
32-36 Seaview Road, Paihia
Aloha Seaview Resort Motel
Sea Spray Suites

Sea Spray Suites

4 out of 5
138 Marsden Road, Bay of Islands, Paihia
Sea Spray Suites
Dolphin Motel

Dolphin Motel

2 out of 5
69 Williams Road, Paihia
Dolphin Motel
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