Your Waipu Caves Area Guidebook
Sightseeing
First must do while enjoying your stay. Wander down at any time. Be sure to turn all torches off once in the cave to witness the spectacular glow worms.
56 locals recommend
Waipu Caves
Waipu Caves RoadFirst must do while enjoying your stay. Wander down at any time. Be sure to turn all torches off once in the cave to witness the spectacular glow worms.
An interesting place to visit, the kids will love the huge scale model and interactive displays. Perfect time filler for those not so sunny days
9 locals recommend
Marsden Point Oil Refinery
Ralph Trimmer DriveAn interesting place to visit, the kids will love the huge scale model and interactive displays. Perfect time filler for those not so sunny days
A pretty little town about 30 minutes drive away. Here you will find a patrolled surf beach, Cafe’s, shops, crafts etc A real gem for a day trip.
20 locals recommend
Mangawhai
A pretty little town about 30 minutes drive away. Here you will find a patrolled surf beach, Cafe’s, shops, crafts etc A real gem for a day trip.
What a spectacular spot! A short walk through the bush opens up to this beautiful waterfall. Right at the base the pool is a fantastic place to soak up some Mother Nature.
19 locals recommend
Piroa Falls
What a spectacular spot! A short walk through the bush opens up to this beautiful waterfall. Right at the base the pool is a fantastic place to soak up some Mother Nature.
Spectacular!! A reasonable level of fitness will have you making your way to some of the area’s most beautiful views.
39 locals recommend
Mangawhai Cliff Walk
Spectacular!! A reasonable level of fitness will have you making your way to some of the area’s most beautiful views.
Beach days
Some of our favourite local beaches
Only 15 minutes drive. You will often find yourself as the only visitors to this beautiful vast beach. Great for groups and family as there is plenty of space for all. Try your hand at fishing off the beach and bring dinner back to the cabin.
6 locals recommend
Uretiti Beach
Only 15 minutes drive. You will often find yourself as the only visitors to this beautiful vast beach. Great for groups and family as there is plenty of space for all. Try your hand at fishing off the beach and bring dinner back to the cabin.
Surfs up! Here the beach is amazingly beautiful! Have fun in the water with the Surf Lifesavers keeping watch or head on a spectacular walk across to Lang’s Beach
38 locals recommend
Waipu Cove
Surfs up! Here the beach is amazingly beautiful! Have fun in the water with the Surf Lifesavers keeping watch or head on a spectacular walk across to Lang’s Beach
Langs Beach
About as pretty as is possible! Only a few minutes from Waipu Cove.
Food scene
The hub of our local area. Here you will find Cafe’s and restaurants, groceries, gifts, the museum and much more.
13 locals recommend
Waipu
The hub of our local area. Here you will find Cafe’s and restaurants, groceries, gifts, the museum and much more.
Relax at the local marina. Take in the atmosphere as boats come and go from their fishing excursion. Maybe book a charter for yourself while there.
11 locals recommend
Marsden Cove Marina
48 Rauiri DrRelax at the local marina. Take in the atmosphere as boats come and go from their fishing excursion. Maybe book a charter for yourself while there.
Something to do
Waipu Golf Club
3229 State Hwy 1Have a casual round on a course where “The tee meets the sea”
Neighbourhoods
The hub of our local area. Here you will find Cafe’s and restaurants, a small grocery store, boutique stores and monthly markets
13 locals recommend
Waipu
The hub of our local area. Here you will find Cafe’s and restaurants, a small grocery store, boutique stores and monthly markets
A small town in the Bream Bay area, services the local community with a good selection of stores.
11 locals recommend
Ruakaka
A small town in the Bream Bay area, services the local community with a good selection of stores.
The closest and largest city north of Auckland. Good place to stock up on some essentials before continuing your northern adventure
31 locals recommend
Whangarei
The closest and largest city north of Auckland. Good place to stock up on some essentials before continuing your northern adventure
City advice
Don't miss
Highland Games
Each New Year’s Day, Waipu plays host to the national Highland Games.
What to pack
To make the most of your stay
Make sure you bring: insect repellent, torch, tramping shoes (that you don’t mind getting wet and muddy), sunblock, swimming togs and beach towel.