Activities

Charter Boats and Fishing Local Charter Boats and Fishing Northland Sea Kayaking Web Site Bushmans Freind Ph 09 4051 844 Free Phone 0800 2666 85 Web Site Historic Northland Cruise R.Tucker Thompson Voyage from Bay of Islands to Matauri Bay, Cavallis and stunning Whangaroa Harbour Web Site Lane Cove Cottage is tucked in a sheltered arm of Pekapeka Bay in Whangaroa Harbour, a place of spectacular cliffs and rock formations with some fine regenerating coastal forest. Access is by boat from Totara North or Whangaroa township. Motukawanui Island Track Length: 3 km Time: 1.5 hrs This track traverses Motukawanui, the largest island of the Cavalli group, from either Papatara or Wai-iti Bays to the island's northern tip. At times it follows the ridgetops, providing excellent views of Mahinepua Peninsula, Matauri Bay and other forested islands of the Cavalli group. St Paul's Rock Length: 500 metres Time: 30 minutes Starting from the carpark at the end of Hospital Road, the track traverses St Paul's Rock above Whangaroa township and provides spectacular views of the harbour. Duke's Nose (Kairara Rocks) Length: 500 metres Time: 45 minutes (one way) This route departs from behind Lane Cove Cottage. This is a very steep climb up rocky outcrops which provide spectacular views over Whangaroa Harbour   Mahinepua Peninsula Track Length: 2 km Time: approx 2 hrs return The track leaves from the eastern end of Mahinepua Beach (end of Mahinepua Road, off Wainui Road on the coast north of Matauri Bay). Follow markers up the farm track to the Reserve. Please keep to the track, cliffs exist in this area. Return via the same track. Please respect private property. The track travels the lenth of the peninsula, mainly along the ridgetop, giving access to the many sheltered bays and providing outstanding coastal views.   For more information, please visit the Department of Conservation   Whangaroa Museum Museum Kaeo, 09 405 0050 Web site