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.