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
  • Help stop kauri dieback
    • Stay away from kauri tree roots.
    • Clean your footwear and gear before and after visiting kauri forest.

    How you can help save kauri

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
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