Things to Do in Doubtless Bay
There are plenty of things to see and do around Doubtless Bay and the Far North of New Zealand.
For a full list of things to do the best place to find out is the Doubtless Bay website.
The next annual Mangonui Waterfront Festival is scheduled to be held on Saturday 2 March 2024.
Otherwise we have selected a few ideas for you to get a taste of Northland. If you are coming to stay, we can help you organise trips and days out. Just let us know what you are wanting to do and we can assist in bookings and expert advice.
Dune Rider - Excursion to Cape Reinga and 90 Mile Beach
Explore the northern landscapes on this full-day adventure to Cape Reinga. Drive one way along 90 Mile Beach and back from Cape Reinga along the inland road (SH1). Enjoy sandboarding at Te Paki stream on the giant sand dunes. A guided commentary is provided as well as lunch at the top of the North Island.
Dune Rider for Cape Reinga tours can be booked at By the Bay and the bus will pick you up from By the Bay.
Butler Point Whaling Museum and Historic Homestead
Butler Point whaling museum is set in a 26 hectare site alongside Mangonui harbour. Over the last three decades the proprietors of Butler Point have restored the old Butler homestead and developed a whaling museum that recognises the link that Mangonui had with the early whaling fleets that used Mangonui as a port. The property is now one of the Far North’s most fascinating heritage tourism destinations and the landscaped grounds provide a delightful place for picnics. There is also an archaeological site within the grounds.
Matthews Vintage Collection - Motor Museum
Experience a unique opportunity to view a privately-owned collection of vintage cars and machinery used in farming dating back to the early 1900s. Accumulated and restored by an avid vintage enthusiast over the last 40 years, it has over 1100 sq.m of display area.
Doubtless Bay Charters
Come on one of our fun fishing charter trips aboard Asterix, catch some amazing fish and enjoy the sights of Doubtless Bay. Operating from Mangonui, we offer half day, full day and extended fishing charter trips or we can tailor make any trip for you to suit your requirements. Also harbour and bay cruises.
Carrington Golf Course and Karikari Estate Winery
The world-class golf course at Carrington Resort is sited so as to provide a variety of vistas to the golfer. The course is located between sweeping ocean views to the north and east, and hill side vineyards of Karikari Estate to the south.
