Things to do and see from Gunnypa's Kip and Kai (bed & breakfast)

Maureen & Simon
Petricevich
5373 Far North Road
Ngataki
(RD4 Kaitaia 0484)

Phone: 09 409 8108
Email:
gunnypas@xnet.co.nz

Eating out

At Houhora (9 kms. south of Gunnypa's):
Houhora Tavern
Ph: 09 409 8805

At Pukenui (11 kms. south of Gunnypa's):
Pacific Bar and Cafe
Ph: 09 409 8816

Houhora Big Game & Sports Fishing Club (Friday and Saturday evenings)
Ph: 09 409 7755

At Houhora Heads (13 kms. south of Gunnypa's):
Whaler's Waterfront Cafe
Ph: 09 409 8852

At Waitiki Landing (35 kms. north of Gunnypa's):
Licensed Restaurant & Bar
Ph: 09 409 7508

At Awanui (45 kms. south of Gunnypa's):
Ancient Kauri Kingdom Cafe
Ph: 09 406 7172

Big River Cafe
Ph: 09 406 7922

Pukenui

There are many attractions and activities in, or within a short drive of, the Aupouri Peninsula. Here are just a few

The Aupouri Peninsula

The beautiful Aupouri Peninsula is a sub-tropical paradise in the Far North of New Zealand.

Steeped in pioneering history and maori legend, home of the giant swamp kauri and treasured kauri gum. Experience our unspoiled beaches to swim, snorkel and gather shellfish, take time out to enjoy some of the best fishing waters in the world. The friendly local hospitality will assure your stay in the real Far North as something special.

Take an adventurous journey along famous Ninety Mile Beach. Visit legendary Cape Reinga (an easy 40 minute drive) where the restless Pacific Ocean collides in foaming anger with the Tasman Sea and see the lonely Pohutukawa tree from where, in maori legend, the spirits depart this world.

The magnificent white sand beaches of the east coast are easily accessible from Gunnypa's - Rarawa Beach is just four kilometres away. Both Rarawa and Ninety Mile Beach were locations for the Surfing New Zealand National Championships in 2006.

The Bluff at 90 Mile Beach

Rarawa Beach

Near Cape Reinga

For more information about this area, please visit Top of NZ

Ph: 09 408 0927

Ph: 09 408 7202

Ninety Mile Beach and Cape Reinga:
Ninety Mile Beach is best visited by specialist 4x4 Landcruisers with knowledgeable driver-guides. Frequent stops are made throughout the full day Safari Tour of the Aupouri Peninsula - desert brown sands of Ninety Mile Beach, cliff faces drenched in wild surf, the pure white sands of Great Exhibition Bay, the magnificent pine forests with their herds of wild horses and awesome Cape Reinga. Pick-up and drop-off at Gunnypa's.

Far North Outback Adventures

Paradise 4x4 Exclusive

Gumdiggers Park
Discover the history of the Far North and the gum digging revolution that shaped the landscape, the people and the local industries of our past as well as our modern day lives. View the maze of giant gum holes that reveal extraordinary kauri trees from prehistoric times and explore the mystery that caused the destruction of these ancient forests. Situated 30 kms. south of Gunnypa's, four minutes drive off State Highway 1.

Ph: 09 406 7166

Ph: 09 406 7172

Ancient Kauri Kingdom
Located 45 kms. south of Gunnypa's on State Highway 1 at Awanui, Ancient Kauri Kingdom displays hand-crafted furniture, art, crafts and gifts from the oldest workable timber in the world. See the amazing centrepiece in the shop - a staircase carved within a 140 ton log. Independent radiocarbon dating confirms that this tree had lain in a swamp for 45,000 - 50,000 years.

Ahikaa Adventures
On the west coast, SAND SURFING at Te Paki giant sand dunes. On the east coast, kayaking the Parengarenga harbour.

Ph: 09 409 8228

Houhora Golf Club

Ph: 09 409 8266

Houhora Golf Club
This is the northernmost club in New Zealand and is located just five kms. south of Gunnypa's. It is a nine hole course with nice, easy- walking fairways and good greens. Very friendly.

Walking and Horse trekking
There are many excellent walks, long or short, easy or arduous, within a short distance of Gunnypa's and we can give you all the necessary information or arrange a guide or horse riding.

Here are some of the best known:
Cape Reinga Coastal Walkway (Kapowairua at Spirits Bay to Cape Reinga - difficult - 3 stages - eight hours one way)
Cape Reinga Lighthouse from the car park (easy - 20 minutes return)
Cape Reinga Coastal Walk (Cape Reinga to Te Paki Stream - difficult - eight hours one way)
Te Wehari Gate to Te Wehari Beach at Spirits Bay (moderate - two hours return)

Marty's Pack or Paddle

Ph: 09 409 8445

Fishing and kayaking

Based on the Parengarenga Harbour, 35 kms. north of Gunnypa's, Cape Reinga Adventures offers you the opportunity of surf casting (beach fishing and rock fishing), deep-water and game fishing and kayaking to secluded fishing spots - fishing for snapper, trevally, kahawai, kingfish and shark.

Intrepid Charters
Ph: 09 409 8512
Te Wairoa Ph: 09 409 8884
Enjoy fishing from Pukenui wharf in fully equipped, safe boats. Catch some of the many species found in Great Exhibition Bay.
Houhora Big Game & Sports Fishing Club Ph: 09 409 7755

Ph: 09 409 4729

WildCat Fishing Charters
Based in Ahipara,at the southern end of Ninety Mile Beach, they offer Big Game Fishing full-day charters for novices or hard-core fishermen. WildCat 1 is an eight metre aluminium catamaran powered by a 200 HP outboard and cruises at 18-20 knots. The fishing grounds off Ahipara are relatively untapped and offer some of the most exciting nonstop action in the country. All fishing gear is supplied or you can take your own rod and reel. For the keen-eyed, there are dolphin and killer whales to be seen and occasionally sperm whales.

Further afield

Tuatua Tours
Quad Biking is a popular adventure activity in the west coast sand dunes and gumfields at Ahipara at the southern end of Ninety Mile Beach.

Ph: 09 409 4875

Swamp Palace Cinema
Visit the Swamp Palace at Oruru, off State Highway 10 at Taipa in Doubtless Bay - this tiny cinema has some 68 seats in a converted community hall and shows up-to-date movies four nights a week plus some matinees.

Swamp Palace

Ph: 09 408 7040

Ph: 09 408 7222

Carrington Resort and Karikari Estate Winery
This world-class golf resort is located on the Karikari peninsula (75 kms. from Gunnypa's) and rests between a private four kilometre white sand beach and the 65 acre mountainside vineyards of the winery. The club's facilities include an 18 hole golf course, dining & lounge facilities, library, tennis courts, swimming pool, billiard room and pro shop.

Okahu Estate Vineyard & Winery
One of New Zealand's most northerly vineyards and wineries. The winery is situated 55 kms. south of Gunnypa's on the road from Kaitaia to Ahipara at the southern end of Ninety Mile Beach. The first vines were established in 1984 by vineyard owner Monty Knight. Since then the label has earned a reputation for consistent quality, winning numerous awards including a number of gold medals.

Ph: 09 408 2066

Mangonui Courthouse

Pick up a map from

Doubtless Bay Information Centre
Beach Road
Mangonui
Tel/Fax: +64 (0)9 406 2046
Email:
infocentre@doubtlessbay.co.nz

Mangonui Heritage Trail
Beginning and ending at the Mangonui courthouse, the Mangonui Heritage Trail provides a glimpse of the great wealth of Maori and European history associated with this area. The Trail is three kilometres in length and accessible by foot or vehicle. The average time taken to walk the trail is one and a half hours. Walkers are advised to take the St. Andrew's walkway up to the church and enjoy the spectacular views from above Mangonui's waterfront. And you can always break off for an eponymous meal at the world-famous Mangonui Fish & Chip Shop.

Here are details of historic places to visit in Northland

Here are details of major walkways in Northland

Northland Rentals offer a large range of rental cars and vans, with pick-up and drop-off at Kaitaia Airport.