Green View Guidebook
Food Scene and Sightseeing
A great bar / tavern to eat and drink. A great outdoor area overlooking the bay, especially in summer time. It is advisable to book a table in advance in the busy season.
70 locals recommend
Parua Bay Tavern
1034 Whangarei Heads RdA great bar / tavern to eat and drink. A great outdoor area overlooking the bay, especially in summer time. It is advisable to book a table in advance in the busy season.
A great local cafe situated out through McLeod Bay. Sit outside and soak up the great views :)
19 locals recommend
The Deck Cafe
1 Reotahi RdA great local cafe situated out through McLeod Bay. Sit outside and soak up the great views :)
Food scene
A great local cafe / Indian restaurant in Parua Bay village providing light snacks and food and great coffee. Sit in or take away.
10 locals recommend
New Day Cafe
1387 Whangarei Heads RdA great local cafe / Indian restaurant in Parua Bay village providing light snacks and food and great coffee. Sit in or take away.
A great cafe for good coffee and wine / beer and great pizza in the evening
14 locals recommend
Smith & Local Parua Bay
1375 Whangarei Heads RdA great cafe for good coffee and wine / beer and great pizza in the evening
Fantastic local fish and chips :) and great views over McCleod Bay to sit and eat
6 locals recommend
McLeod Bay Fish and Chips
5 Reotahi RdFantastic local fish and chips :) and great views over McCleod Bay to sit and eat
Neighbourhoods
A 2 hour round trip walk to the summit of Mount Manaia. Low to moderate fitness required. Lots of steps but worth the view at the top[.
16 locals recommend
Mount Manaia Track
2129 Whangarei Heads RdA 2 hour round trip walk to the summit of Mount Manaia. Low to moderate fitness required. Lots of steps but worth the view at the top[.
A 20 minute drive from the room. A local beach, good for exploring and surfing, kite surfing or just walking or relaxing
57 locals recommend
Ocean Beach
Ocean Beach RoadA 20 minute drive from the room. A local beach, good for exploring and surfing, kite surfing or just walking or relaxing
Bream Head
stunning walks through the nature reserve
Hobbies
Carol is an amazing teacher for ALL levels of treking. Beautiful horse treks to explore and see the scenery first hand of all that Whangarei Heads has to offer.
Coastal Riding Whangarei Heads
47 Harambee RdCarol is an amazing teacher for ALL levels of treking. Beautiful horse treks to explore and see the scenery first hand of all that Whangarei Heads has to offer.
The Pines is a local Golf Club situated out at Whangarei Heads. May be best to ring in advance
9 locals recommend
The Pines Golf Club
750 Whangarei Heads RdThe Pines is a local Golf Club situated out at Whangarei Heads. May be best to ring in advance
Sightseeing
Known as the 'Sister' mountain to Mount Manaia, it is a hike which takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes. Accessed via Rehotari Marine Reserve.
17 locals recommend
Mount Aubrey
Known as the 'Sister' mountain to Mount Manaia, it is a hike which takes roughly 1 hour 40 minutes. Accessed via Rehotari Marine Reserve.
City advice
Getting around
A car is required to explore Whangarei Heads
A car is a must if you wish to explore. Whangarei Heads is a 'No Exit' road which ultimately leads to Ocean Beach. This is roughly a 20 minute drive from Parua Bay Village.
You need to turn right for this route when you see a sign for McLeod Bay. However, carrying straight on through Parua Bay will take you to Patua South. A lovely beach walk awaits you and it is great for kayaking
What to pack
Comfortable walking shoes, water, sunscreen
Even on windy days the sun's rays are very strong. Sunscreen is an absolute must with plenty of water.
Book before you go
Make reservations
I would advise making a reservation especially for Parua Bay Tavern in the busy season