Introduction
Cruising:
There are few places in the world that can match the coastal run
from Auckland to Northland. Whangaroa harbour, 20 nautical miles east
of Mangonui offers very sheltered anchorage and a unique atmosphere. Shelter
can be found in Mangonui Harbour and in the broad sweep of Doubtless Bay
in most conditions. In Mangonui you will find fuel, provisions, delightful
cafes, restaurants and bars.
Diving:
Some of the most easily accessed dive and snorkeling sites exist
in Doubtless Bay off the Karikari Peninsula. Home to numerous black-coral
colonies, Doubtless Bay offers everything from walk-in beach dives to
some of the most spectacular pinnacle dives in the world. At the Cavalli
Islands, just out from Whangaroa, you will find the wreck of the Rainbow
Warrior, sunk in 1987, which hosts an ever-growing display of marine
life.
Diving with the fish in Doubtless Bay (courtesy of Doubtless
Adventures)
Fishing:
Zane Grey famously described New Zealand as "an angler's El
Dorado" and nowhere more so than Northland's coast. Marlin and other
billfish swarm here in their thousands. In season, yellow-fin tuna and
sharks are taken and yellow-tail kingfish all year. Many charter boats
are available from Mangonui with skilled and experienced skippers and
the fishing is exceptional for all skill levels.
An encounter with dolphins in Doubtless Bay (courtesy of Doubtless
Adventures)
All activities marked with the
symbol can be booked through the Doubtless Bay Information Centre - please
use our 'Make a booking'
form. Visit Water
Sports Paradise for more information about activities on the Karikari
Peninsula.
