Piroa Falls
Image: Russell Street | Creative Commons
Waipu area
Located in the Northland region
Introduction
Enjoy picturesque falls and walking tracks. Camp by a sandy surf beach. Explore limestone caves, complete with glow worms…Place overview
Activities
- Bird and wildlife watching
- Camping
- Caving
- Walking and tramping
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Stop kauri dieback and protect kauri
- Kauri dieback disease is spread through soil.
- Scrub soil off shoes and gear and check it's all removed before you go.
- Use a hygiene station when you enter and leave.
- Always stay on the track.
Find things to do and places to stay Waipu area
About this place
Nature and conservation
The Waipu sandspit and Mangawhai sand dunes are dominant features of Bream Bay/Piroa and the Mangawhai areas.
They are a hotspot for bird watching as they are home to many threatened and migratory birds including the tara-iti/New Zealand fairy tern, kuaka/bar-tailed godwit, taranui/Caspian tern, tōrea pango/variable oystercatcher and the tūturiwhatu/New Zealand dotterel.
History and culture
Scottish history is a feature of the little town of Waipu. You can discover more about Waipu’s history at the Waipu Museum.
Contacts
| Whangarei Office | |
| Phone: | +64 9 470 3300 |
| Fax: | +64 4 471 1117 |
| Email: | whangarei@doc.govt.nz |
| Address: |
2 South End Ave Raumanga Whangarei 0110 |
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 842 Whangarei 0140 |
| Full office details | |
