Head to Parua Bay for sheltered harbour views, a village wharf and an easy coastal stop on the road to the Whangārei Heads.
Discover Ngunguru, where a tidal estuary, long sandspit and coastal village life sit on the road toward the Poor Knights.
Head to Whananaki for a quiet estuary village, a wooden footbridge and coastal walks on the Whangārei east coast.
Head to Tutukaka, a harbour village where marina life, cliff walks and boats bound for the Poor Knights await.