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23 Kupe Road
Coopers Beach
Mangonui 0420
New Zealand
Telephone:
+64 (0)9 406 0344
Fax:
+64 (0)9 406 1537
Email:
mail@sails.co.nz
Things to do and see
Maori legend tells us that Kupe, the great Polynesian navigator, made his first landing near Taipa in A.D. 950. In 1769, Captain James Cook sailed past the entrance and recorded in his journal - Doubtless a Bay.
From 1831, European whalers, timber workers and immigrants arrived here.
There are many attractions in, or within a short drive of, Coopers Beach. Here are just a few
This is the playground for those who just love beaches and is perfect for young families or fishermen. Starting just 15 kilometres west of Coopers Beach, each beach or bay has its own distinct personality and special character. These vary from sheltered bays with fine white sand, such as Matai Bay, to rugged rocky coastline with pounding surf. Relax and soak up the sun in this subtropical paradise.
This world class golf resort is located on the Karikari peninsula 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, & pro shop.
Tel: +64 (0)9 408 7222
Fax: +64 (0)9 408 7414
Tel/Fax: +64 (0)9 406 0006
Butler Point is a privately owned 26 hectare property at Hihi - just across the harbour from Mangonui. Over the last three decades the proprietors have developed the property into a macadamia orchard and one of the Far North's most fascinating heritage tourism destinations. Butler House dates back to the 1840s and is furnished in early Colonial and Victorian styles. The Whaling Museum displays a full range of authentic harpoons and a fully equipped whaleboat as used from the whaleships.
Located a few kilometres west of Taipa, off State Highway 10, experience a unique opportunity to view a privately-owned collection of vintage cars and machinery used in farming dating back to the early 1900’s. Accumulated and restored by an avid vintage enthusiast over the last 40 years, covering over 1100 square metres of display area. There is a wide range of tractors, stationary engines, vintage cars and pioneer farm and domestic equipment.
Tel: +64 (0)9 406 0939
Tel/Fax: +64 (0)9 406 0260
Ninety Mile Beach and Cape Reinga:
Take a trip to Cape Reinga via a drive up Ninety Mile Beach in comfortable,
late model, air-conditioned coaches or 4x4 Toyota Landcruisers. Frequent
stops are made throughout the full day Safari Tour of the Aupouri Peninsula
- an area of many contrasts from desert brown sands of Ninety Mile Beach,
cliff faces drenched in wild surf to the pure white sands of Great Exhibition
Bay and rolling farm land of the interior.
Tel/Fax: +64 (0)9 406 7172
Located 30 kilometres west of Coopers Beach on State Highway 1 at Awanui, the 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.
Potteries
There are two interesting potteries that can be visited; located about
15kms. inland from Coopers Beach at Fern Flat.
Shepherd Road Pottery
Tel: 09 408 5532
Fern Flat Pottery
Tel: 09 408 5548
One of New Zealand's most northerly vineyards and wineries. The winery is situated 45 kilometres west of Coopers Beach on the road from Kaitaia to Ahipara which is 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, wining numerous awards including a number of gold medals.
Tel: +64 (0)9 408 2066
Fax: +64 (0)9 408 2686
Sailing
Enjoy sailing the beautiful Northland coast and harbours from Mill Bay at Mangonui on the 44-foot Hinemoana II. Laze around in idyllic bays or learn sailing skills, swim, snorkel and explore.
Mill Bay Haven Sailing Charters
Tel: 09 406 1113
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 45 kilometres northwest of Coopers Beach, off State Highway 1, Gumdiggers Park is a four minute detour off the main route to Cape Reinga.
Tel: +64 (0)9 406 7166
Whangaroa Harbour:
The spectacularly beautiful Whangaroa harbour is just 25 kilometres east
of Coopers Beach off State Highway 10. Explore the harbour, go big game
fishing, sailing or kayaking. Or stop off for lunch or dinner at the Gum
Store pub at Totora North.
Whangaroa Golf Club:
located 15 kilometres east of Coopers Beach on State Highway 10.
Tel: +64 (0)9 405 1808
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.
Pick up a map from:
Doubtless Bay Information Centre
Beach Road
Mangonui
Tel/Fax: +64 (0)9 406 2046
Email:infocentre@doubtlessbay.co.nz
ph: +64 (0)9 409 4729
WildCat Fishing Charters
Based in Ahipara, 50 kilometres west of Coopers 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.
Castaway Boating ph: 09 406 1103
Pisces
Charters ph: 09 406 1234
Enjoy fishing Doubtless Bay from Mill Bay and Mangonui in fully equipped,
safe boats. Catch some of the many species found in this beautiful bay.
Tuatua Tours
Quad Biking is a popular adventure activity in the west coast sand dunes
and gumfields at Ahipara, 50km west of Coopers Beach.
ph: 09 409 4875
Here are details of historic places to visit in Northland
Here are details of major walkways in Northland
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