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Located east of\u00a0Whangarei<\/a>, the charming coastal town of\u00a0Tutukaka<\/a>\u00a0is an ideal base camp for visiting beaches and enjoying water sports on the\u00a0Tutukaka Coast<\/a>. You\u2019ll find a range of spectacular beaches that offer family fun, beach picnics, coastal hikes, sea kayaking, bodyboarding, sunbathing and more, all within reach of holiday homes in the area. Tutukaka is also home to a lively marina that launches charters for exciting marine reserve diving expeditions and deep-sea fishing excursions. Learn all about beaches and activities on the Tutukaka Coast and explore Tutukaka accommodation to see what it has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n

Matapouri Beach<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n

Regarded as one of the best beaches in Northland, Matapouri Beach offers soft, white sand and clear, blue waters on a crescent shore. You\u2019ll find many rocky areas with tide pools for the kids to explore and massive headlands to hike to see sweeping coastal views. The beach is wide and long, ensuring that everyone has plenty of space to sunbathe and play beach games. Matapouri Beach also has a scenic walkway that connects to Whale Bay Beach and offers several lookout points along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n

Whale Bay Beach<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n

Whale Bay Beach is the perfect choice for a family beach day. The water is calm and clear, ideal for children to swim, and the beach is sheltered by the headlands and trees. With the clear waters and offshore reefs, Whale Bay Beach is a favourite for snorkelling and diving. You\u2019ll also find picnic areas near the beach in shady spots for family picnics.<\/p>\n\n\n

Wellington Bay<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n

Wellington Bay, also known as Whangaumu Bay, is a great beach for activity and adventure. Plenty of families come to the beach for sunbathing, swimming and beach games. You\u2019ll also find spots with trees that provide shade for picnics. For adventure, the beach offers kayaking and spots to launch a boat from the shallows.<\/p>\n\n\n

Ngunguru<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n

Home to a scenic estuary, Ngunguru is a beautiful coastal village with fine, white sand and clear waters. You can walk through the estuary and mangroves to see native wildlife. Water sports are also popular at Ngunguru, especially kayaking and fishing with Tutukaka fishing charters. In town, you can find bowling, golf courses and practical shops and eateries. Nearby, the Whale Tail Park children\u2019s playground offers playsets for kids to unwind and have some fun.<\/p>\n\n

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Woolleys Bay<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n

Nestled between Whale Bay and Sandy Bay, Woolleys Bay is a popular beach area with easy access and a shelter of headlands and trees. The waters are calm and gentle, perfect for children to swim. You\u2019ll find many picnic spots in shady areas near the beach as well as grassy spots to play. Body surfing is popular at Woolleys Bay, thanks to its small, gentle waves.<\/p>\n\n\n

Sandy Bay<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n

Sandy Bay is a popular beach for board surfing and other wind sports due to its wind and wave conditions. You\u2019ll also find soft, golden sands and shallow areas for kids to swim, as well as a backdrop of trees that provide shade and nature trails. Sandy Bay is a great choice for a family beach day or relaxing trip to sunbathe and swim a bit.<\/p>\n\n\n

Accommodation<\/a>\u00a0in Tutukaka Coast<\/h2>\n\n\n

From charming baches by the water to sprawling family homes, the Tutukaka Coast offers a variety of accommodation near the beaches for a fun-filled holiday. Check out the best options for Tutukaka Coast holiday homes to see what you can find.<\/p>\n\n

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Family holiday homes<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n

If you\u2019re bringing the whole family to Tutukaka Coast for a beach trip, there\u2019s no better way than with a holiday home near the water. Holiday homes come in a variety of options, ranging from luxurious to practical and sprawling to cosy, so you\u2019ll have everything you need. You can also book holiday homes that have bedrooms with bunk beds, extra bathrooms, backyard play areas, pools and beach access, so everyone will be happy and entertained during the trip.<\/p>\n\n\n

Beach baches<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n

Ranging from family-friendly options to cosy spots for a solo traveller, beach baches are the perfect way to relax by the water. With a beach bach, you\u2019ll be within steps of the sand for long days in the sun and evenings watching the sunset over the water. Baches are a great option for a romantic retreat, but you can find large baches with space for the whole family.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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