Ganeden Eco Retreat Guidebook
Sightseeing
An uncrowded white sandy beach with beautiful views of Whangarei Heads, Hen & Chicks & Bream Tail. Excellent cafe opposite the beach. 15km from Ganeden bnb.
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Waipu Cove
An uncrowded white sandy beach with beautiful views of Whangarei Heads, Hen & Chicks & Bream Tail. Excellent cafe opposite the beach. 15km from Ganeden bnb.
Waipu Gorge Scenic Reserve
Waipu Gorge RoadGreat place for a stroll or picnic. Beautiful falls.
Waipu Caves is only 6km up the road from Ganeden. It offers a walking track with beautiful scenery, a lovely picnic spot and of course there are the stunning caves!
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Cuevas de Waipu
Waipu Caves RoadWaipu Caves is only 6km up the road from Ganeden. It offers a walking track with beautiful scenery, a lovely picnic spot and of course there are the stunning caves!
Waipu Coastal Walkway
Stunning views!
A beautiful safe beach that goes for miles. 9km from Ganeden bnb.
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Ruakaka Beach
Ruakaka Beach RoadA beautiful safe beach that goes for miles. 9km from Ganeden bnb.
Take a trip out to Whangarei Heads and visit the many beautiful beaches on the way. Offers coastal walks and Mount Manaia.
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Whangarei Heads
Take a trip out to Whangarei Heads and visit the many beautiful beaches on the way. Offers coastal walks and Mount Manaia.
Beautiful views of Whangarei Heads, Mount Manaia and more. A beautiful flat beach.....you can see for miles. Only 5 minutes drive from Ganeden Eco Retreat.
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Uretiti Beach
Beautiful views of Whangarei Heads, Mount Manaia and more. A beautiful flat beach.....you can see for miles. Only 5 minutes drive from Ganeden Eco Retreat.
The track leads you under nīkau palms and kauri stands with glimpses of northern rātā hanging from pōhutukawa among a cluster of jagged bush-covered peaks.
As you climb towards the summit of Mount Manaia, 420 m above sea level, the gradient gets steeper and the views get more impressive.
Getting there:
Mount Manaia is 28 km east of Whangārei. Park in the Mount Manaia Club’s lower car park on Whangārei Heads Road above McLeod Bay. The track begins just above the car park.
History and culture:
Mount Manaia is the tūpuna/ancestor and chief of Ngātiwai and many Iwi and hapū (sub-tribes) of not only Whangārei, but the Northland region. The craggy peaks represent his family who were turned to stone through karakia (ritual chants) in a dispute over the infidelity of his wife.
As Mount Manaia is a wāhi tapu (sacred place) for Ngātiwai and other Iwi and hapū (sub-tribes) in Northland – respect the area and keep to the marked tracks
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Mount Manaia Track
2129 Whangarei Heads Rd
The track leads you under nīkau palms and kauri stands with glimpses of northern rātā hanging from pōhutukawa among a cluster of jagged bush-covered peaks.
As you climb towards the summit of Mount Manaia, 420 m above sea level, the gradient gets steeper and the views get more impressive.
Getting there:
Mount Manaia is 28 km east of Whangārei. Park in the Mount Manaia Club’s lower car park on Whangārei Heads Road above McLeod Bay. The track begins just above the car park.
History and culture:
Mount Manaia is the tūpuna/ancestor and chief of Ngātiwai and many Iwi and hapū (sub-tribes) of not only Whangārei, but the Northland region. The craggy peaks represent his family who were turned to stone through karakia (ritual chants) in a dispute over the infidelity of his wife.
As Mount Manaia is a wāhi tapu (sacred place) for Ngātiwai and other Iwi and hapū (sub-tribes) in Northland – respect the area and keep to the marked tracks
Market place
Wonderful local produce and crafts. Held on the 2nd Sunday of every month.
Waipu Boutique Sunday Market
45 The CentreWonderful local produce and crafts. Held on the 2nd Sunday of every month.
Marsden Cove Marina has a lovely atmosphere. There is a market every 3rd Sunday of every month, offering fine arts local produce and crafts.
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Marsden Cove Marina
48 Rauiri DrMarsden Cove Marina has a lovely atmosphere. There is a market every 3rd Sunday of every month, offering fine arts local produce and crafts.
Food scene
Yummy pizza as well as other options. Award winning beers.
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McLeod's Pizza Barn & Brewery
2 Cove RdYummy pizza as well as other options. Award winning beers.
Activities
Beautiful views, a great all weather golf course. Only 6 minutes drive from Ganeden.
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Waipu Golf Club
3229 State Hwy 1Beautiful views, a great all weather golf course. Only 6 minutes drive from Ganeden.