98 Otaipango Rd, Henderson Bay Kaitaia

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We are situated in a very remote area of New Zealand " Extreme Far North", on the eastern seaboard of the Cape Reinga Peninsula.Cape Reinga is famous for it's "90" mile beach, with an endless panorama of wild ocean, surf, and sanddunes. Tourists use this Beach as a "Highway" when driving to tip of the Cape and the famous Lighthouse. Driving along this beach is quite an experience. From the Cape Reinga Lighthouse watch the maelstrom as the mighty Pacific and Tasman oceans meet.Embrace the mythology at Spirits Bay, where the souls of the early ancestors departed New Zealand on their journey to the afterlife.

Henderson Bay is located on the East Coast is quite different,it is surrounded by pristine unspoilt coastline, featuring endless white sandy ocean beaches, small safe swimming bays separated by rocky outcrops and rock pools. Some prefer our calmer blue water of the Pacific Ocean with a more serene aspect to the coastline. Henderson bay is approximately a 40 mins drive north along the State Highway to the Lighthouse, Pukenui is a 15 minute drive south of Henderson Bay. There you will find a Tavern,Cafe/Bistro, Game fishing club, Wharf, Fishing and Boat Charter operations, a well stocked General Store, Bakery, Liquor store, Golf Club, or a 35 mins drive south to the larger agricultural service town of Kaitaia with plenty of motels, shops and other services.Our seaside settlement of Henderson Bay is rather isolated. Cell phone reception is unreliable,there are no Cafes, Shopping malls, Takeaway food, public toilets, streetlights, or sealed roads, only Stunning beaches,very good fishing, porpoises, dolphins, whales and other wildlife which includes about 2 of our 15 full time residents.

Henderson Bay is not well known and seldom visited by tourists, so you will find the Marine/Coastal enviroment very clean and healthy, the beaches are stunning.

Henderson Bay has a sand bar that puts up a good wave for Surfing.The rocky out crop to the north provides a lagoon at low tide.Good for swimming and children. Or take a 40 minite stroll along the beach to the south and you will find some unusual rock formations.

Rawera beach is close by, the beach is also spectacular ,if you have a 4wheel drive you can drive to the north along the beach and take the 1 hour walk across the point to Great Exhibition Bay. Bring good walking shoes .

If you prefer outdoor physical activites, like, surfcasting, boogie boarding, exploring, Tramping the many D.O.C scenic walking trails,rock fishing, diving, snorkling or mountain biking-you will enjoy your stay. The peninsula is very narrow at this location,so a 15 minute drive, via the forestry road will see you on the west coast,which is 90 Mile Beach.
Go, sit on a sand dune and watch the wild horses play in the surf as the sun sets.

We have one Holiday House and one Self Contained Unit situated on the coast at Henderson Bay.

Prior to confirming your booking we have found very helpful if we are able to contact you by phone to give you some local knowledge about the area, weather condtions and any special requirements you may need during your stay. You can phone us after hours or give us a landline phone so that we can call you.

CHECK IN-is at the Main house- office, at 98 Otaipango Rd.

GETTING THERE:
Whangarei to Henderson Bay takes 2 Hours and 40 mins, no stops, we know the road well. You may take a bit longer. Go to Kaitaia or Awanui, From Awanui take the road north to Cape Reinga,35 kms north is Pukenui and Houhora. 6.5 kms further north, turn right onto Henderson Bay road. 100 meters before the beach carpark turn left and travel 800 meters along Otaipango Rd. Our Gate and a large blue Accommodation sign block the road. You have arrived at Whitesands, 98 Otaipango Rd.

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Barbecue
Breakfasts
Check-in Time: 2:00pm
Check-out Time 10:00am
Clothesline
Fax
Freeview
Internet Access
Laundry Service
Non Smoking
Washing machine and dryer