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eral Information — There are many great places to use your Places
boat between the Bay and Auckland. There is beautiful coastline,
great fishing opportunities and a few special places you must see. 1) Tutukaka — I just love Tutukaka. Even with the development
Access is a mixture of the good and the more difficult, mixed with through the years it has retained a wonderful charm and attraction; it’s
some fantastic. At the top of the list are the launching facilities at a jewel in the Northland crown. It is also the gateway to the world-
Marsden Cove marina. There’s a great café, bait, tackle, a brilliant famous Poor Knights Islands. A spectacular reserve with some of the
ramp, plus GAS petrol and diesel available on the water right beside best diving in New Zealand, the islands are easily accessed with most
the ramp. It doesn’t get any easier! Plus there is fabulous fishing well-equipped boats in good weather. Driving into Riko Riko Cave
throughout the area. Elsewhere the access can be a little more difficult is memorable! Tutukaka is a bar crossing, but an easy one. If it isn’t
— even in the popular areas. Mangawhai is a beautiful place but you workable, you won’t be on the water anyway. Launching is easy and
will have to contend with a bar crossing. Leigh is fantastic, but trailer everything you need is available. Put a visit to ‘Tutes’ high on your
parking can be problematic. bucket list.
2) Whangarei — Some places fly under the radar and this is one!
The fishing out from Whangarei is fantastic and the fishing inside the
1 harbour is also outstanding. The entrance is easy to navigate and
the facilities (particularly Marsden Cove) are the best around. Not
only that but some of the best coffees I’ve ever had have come from
Whangarei! The combination of easy access, great fishing, coffee
and top facilities means Whangarei is a very good place to learn your
boating skills or to take the family for a great time.
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boat between the Bay and Auckland. There is beautiful coastline,
great fishing opportunities and a few special places you must see. 1) Tutukaka — I just love Tutukaka. Even with the development
Access is a mixture of the good and the more difficult, mixed with through the years it has retained a wonderful charm and attraction; it’s
some fantastic. At the top of the list are the launching facilities at a jewel in the Northland crown. It is also the gateway to the world-
Marsden Cove marina. There’s a great café, bait, tackle, a brilliant famous Poor Knights Islands. A spectacular reserve with some of the
ramp, plus GAS petrol and diesel available on the water right beside best diving in New Zealand, the islands are easily accessed with most
the ramp. It doesn’t get any easier! Plus there is fabulous fishing well-equipped boats in good weather. Driving into Riko Riko Cave
throughout the area. Elsewhere the access can be a little more difficult is memorable! Tutukaka is a bar crossing, but an easy one. If it isn’t
— even in the popular areas. Mangawhai is a beautiful place but you workable, you won’t be on the water anyway. Launching is easy and
will have to contend with a bar crossing. Leigh is fantastic, but trailer everything you need is available. Put a visit to ‘Tutes’ high on your
parking can be problematic. bucket list.
2) Whangarei — Some places fly under the radar and this is one!
The fishing out from Whangarei is fantastic and the fishing inside the
1 harbour is also outstanding. The entrance is easy to navigate and
the facilities (particularly Marsden Cove) are the best around. Not
only that but some of the best coffees I’ve ever had have come from
Whangarei! The combination of easy access, great fishing, coffee
and top facilities means Whangarei is a very good place to learn your
boating skills or to take the family for a great time.
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