Whangarei Cruising Club

Whangarei Cruising Club on the eastern side of New Zealand’s North Island, in Whangarei town, with the Clubhouse built over the water of the lower Hatea River estuary. North of town is Whangarei Falls, a 26 m high waterfall surrounded by park, native New Zealand bush and walkways. The waterfall can be viewed from 3 platforms above or by walking down a gravel track to the bottom. From the falls there are longer hikes to A H Reed Memorial Kauri Walkway, Mair Park and Mt Parihaka or the Town Basin. Located east of Whangarei, Tutukaka is the gateway to the Poor Knights Marine Reserve and the white-sand beaches down the coast. North of Whangarei is the Bay of Islands, an ideal sailing and cruising area, with clear water and an abundance of marine life. There 140 islands in the bay, of which only the largest, Urupukapuka, is accessible to the public. An all-inclusive destination, the island features beaches, historic and archaeological landmarks, snorkeling and kayaking, restaurants and bars.