Nestled behind sand dunes at Waipu Cove, this 12-unit complex is more like a motel than a resort as such. The arcing sprawl of the beach is just metres away but there's a pool and a spa here too.
Waipu Cove Resort
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Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
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Only 3km from Leigh, this 547-hectare aquatic area was established in 1975 as the country’s first marine reserve. In less than 40 years the sea has…
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Mangawhai's main claim to fame is the surf beach and its large hilltop car park fills up quickly in peak season. To the south a narrow spit of sand…
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One of regional NZ's best museums, this spectacular building shaped like a stingray is on the main road linking Mangawhai village to Mangawhai Heads…
Clapham’s National Clock Museum
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8. Clapham’s National Clock Museum
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