Refining NZ Visitors Centre Tours

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Among your first stops should be Refining NZ Visitors Centre. Here, you'll be able to orient yourself and get some great tips before you start exploring.

You'll have no end of sightseeing choices when spending time in Ruakaka. Refining NZ Visitors Centre is a good place to kick off here, but there are plenty of other worthwhile attractions to visit. Ruakaka Beach, Mount Manaia, and Mcleod Bay are near the tourist information center and will fill in your day nicely.

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Mount Manaia

A hike up this important Māori landmark will take you past indigenous flora to spectacular summit views of aquamarine harbour waters dotted with islands.

Mount Manaia
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Ocean Beach

5/5(1 review)

Splash in the Pacific surf, run down sand dunes, admire the views and discover spectacular scenery on hiking trails on the south-east coast of Whangārei Heads.

Ocean Beach
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Waipu Caves

3.5/5(3 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Waipu Caves, a lovely green space in Waipu. Stroll along the area's beaches or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Waipu Caves
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Waipu Cove Beach

5/5(2 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Waipu Cove Beach during your travels in Waipu? You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Waipu Cove Beach
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Reyburn House

Visit Whangarei's oldest settlers house at its scenic riverside location in the Town Basin, to browse one of New Zealand’s delightful art galleries.

Reyburn House
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Claphams National Clock Museum

Take a guided tour of this unique museum to see one of the largest collections of clocks in the Southern Hemisphere.

Claphams National Clock Museum

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Bush backdrop, privacy and Bay views
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Bush backdrop, privacy and Bay views
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Beach Shack at Taurikura Bay
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"Beside The Sea."More than an apartment! Exclusive waterfront.
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Iconic Kiwi Bach, magical Sea and Bush views
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Twin Palms Ocean Beach, French Country Lounge
Ocean Beach
Twin Palms Ocean Beach, French Country Lounge
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Ripples-n-Tide Relaxing Waterside Studio
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Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
3 out of 5
9 Riverside Drive, Whangarei
Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre
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Comfort Hotel Flames Whangerei
4 out of 5
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Comfort Hotel Flames Whangerei
Continental Motel
Continental Motel
3.5 out of 5
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