Pukenui and surrounding areas have many little beaches, reserves and lookouts that locals know about, but tourists and visitors seldom find. Are you a sunrise or sunset person? Want a casual afternoon walk, or to hide away quietly on the waters edge? … [Read more...]
Cape Reinga Coastal Walkway
The stunning Cape Reinga Coastal Walkway traverses a variety of beautiful and unique landforms, and offers spectacular views of the cape region. The walkway follows the coastline of Te Paki, and runs from Kapowairua / Spirits Bay on the East … [Read more...]
Fishing and Boating in the Far North
The Far North Area is known world-wide for its abundant fish life. There are great surf casting opportunities on 90 mile, and Rarawa Beaches. Rock fishing at Henderson Bay, Tapotupotu and Spirits Bays. There is good wharf fishing off Pukenui Wharf, … [Read more...]
Far North’s Best Beaches
There are so many local east coast beaches in easy driving distance from the holiday park. Your choice will depend on how much time you have, and what you want to do at the beach. We can help you decide which beach is best for you, a little bit of … [Read more...]
Cape Reinga / 90 Mile Beach Tours
Seeing Cape Reinga and 90 Mile Beach as part of a tour offers you a hassel free trip without the worry of driving, leaving you free to sit back and enjoy the scenery. You get a commentary, and often visitors who are staying a bit longer use the trip … [Read more...]
90 Mile Beach
Ninety Mile Beach, official name Te Oneroa-a-Tōhē Ninety Mile Beach stretches from Ahipara Bay, to Scotts Point and is actually just 88 kilometers long. Famous for its length and that you can have fun driving along the sand. In 1932 the beach was … [Read more...]
Kā uri Unearthed
Located in Awanui 30 mins from the holiday park, Kā-Uri is a multi-award winning business that has pioneered the commercial extraction, milling and manufacture of Ancient Kauri wood. You can watch the master Kauri wood turners work through large … [Read more...]
Gumdiggers Park
Well worth the 20 minute drive from the holiday park, Gummdiggers Park gives you a real insight into the terrible conditions the gummdiggers of the past lived and worked in. A giant 100,000 year old Kauri tree has been exposed for viewing & is … [Read more...]
Family Friendly Holiday Park
Mum and dad and my sister and me stayed there at Christmas. The best time was when we went to the sand dunes. They were big. Dad got us some sleds so we could ride down them. Mum thought we would hurt ourselves but we didn’t. It was hard to go to the … [Read more...]
Unbelievable Array of Fish in Houhora Harbour
We came to Pukenui Holiday Park on the recommendation of a mate of my husband and planned to stay two or three nights with our grandchild. We travel a lot in our motor home and are experienced campers. So much for two or three nights – we stayed for … [Read more...]