Your Accommodation

Sleeps 7
1 Double Bedroom with ensuite
1 Double Bedroom plus extra bed
1 Twin Bedroom
Separate Bathroom with shub
Separate Toilet
Open Plan Living/Dining/Lounge
Separate Laundry
Auto Washing Machine
BBQ
Boat Ramp nearby
Cell Phone Coverage
Dishwasher

DVD player
Electric Oven
Extra Beds - on request
Fridge/Freezer
High Chair available
Linens - Bath, Bed & Kitchen
Microwave
Open Fireplace
Portacot - on request
Stereo
Tea/Coffee
Welcoming Flowers

 
Things to Do in Northland & Dolphin Bay

No need to leave the property with two private beaches to explore and
a small island accessible through a rock tunnel at low tide.   

Take a picnic lunch down to the beach and stay all day - rock pools
for the kids and plenty of space to spread out!

Keep an eye out for the Dolphins everyday - you have to be looking!

Fishing at Dolphin Bay

Catch Snapper off the rocks or beach and enjoy an evening BBQ of
delicious, fresh, fish.

Big Gamefishing from Whangaroa

Whangaroa Harbour, is just 10 minutes from Dolphin Bay. Charter a
boat for a taste of deep sea fishing in what is widely known as the
'Marlin Capital of New Zealand'.  Day cruises around the harbour also
leave from here.

Diving in Northland & Dolphin Bay

This area of Northland is known for its incredibly clear visibility
in good weather.  Lots of marine wildlife off the property to be
enjoyed. Blue Maumau and Damesels are waist deep in the water, you
don't need to Scuba dive to see these - there is plenty to see with a
snorkel!

Bring your own gear, walk out from your own beach into prime crayfish
territory.  Dolphin Bay owner Andrea is a qualified dive instructor
and can advise if needed.

The Cavalli Islands, a world class diving area, is the final resting
place of the Greenpeace flagship the 'Rainbow Warrior'

Golf Courses in Northland

Internationally recognised Kauri Cliffs golf course is just 15
minutes away near Matauri Bay.  Other courses in Northland: 
Kerikeri, Waitangi, Whangaroa and the Carrington Club on the Karikari
Peninsula.

Coastal Kayaking

The area offers great coastal kayaking and there are guided Kayak
tours available locally.

Northland Walking Tracks

Dolphin Bay is perfectly situated near the beginning of the beautiful
Mahinepua Peninsula walking track, a Department of Conservation track
offering great views, native bush and beaches.

Other tracks include the Puketi Forest. View New Zealand's
magnificent Kauri trees or you can hire a local guide for a more in
depth look into New Zealand's native bush, flora and fauna
or for eco tours around
Whangaroa Harbour and forest.

Northland Food & Wine

The Whangaroa Big Gamefish Club restaurant 10 minutes away, serves
good food at reasonable prices.  35 minutes away in Kerikeri take
your pick from award-winning restaurants and cafes. 

Northland also boasts a Food and Wine trail.  Maps can be downloaded
from

Other Northland Attractions

Whangaroa Harbour
Fishing Charters leave from here as well as Harbour Tours.  Walk to
the top of St Paul's Rock for a magnificent view over the Harbour and
out to sea.

Matauri Bay
Sandy beach good for surfing and views to the Cavalli Islands. There
is a walk up the hill to the memorial for the Greenpeace flagship the
'Rainbow Warrior'

Kerikeri
Visit New Zealand's oldest stone building, The Stone Store in the
historic basin area. Visit Kemp House and learn about the early
European settlers or take a gentle steamboat trip up the Kerikeri
River.  Kerikeri also has an art and craft trail and some award
winning cafes.

Mangonui
Picturesque, historic fishing village and home to the 'world famous'
Mangonui Fish and Chip shop.

Cape Reinga - This is a whole day trip
Take a coach tour up ninety mile beach and surf the sand dunes, see
where the Pacific Ocean and the Tasman Sea meet.

Puketi Forest
Walk through New Zealand native bush to see Kauri trees on an easy 15
minute board walk maintained by D.O.C. or choose a longer 1 hour
return nature trail.

Bay of Islands
Paihia is Northlands adventure playground. Take a boat trip to the
'Hole in the Rock', and around the Islands, view dolphins, hire a
bike, jet ski, or kayak, go Parasailing. Take a short ferry ride
across to historic Russell.