Parua Bay

Based in Whangarei Harbor, Parua Bay is certainly a stop you should make before reaching the vibrant city of Auckland. You’ll discover lush waterfront beaches perfect for lazy days in the sun and relaxing swimming activities. You should also visit Parua Bay Tavern, an eatery you can reach via road or boat. They offer fantastic pub dishes, including garlic pizza, shrimp cocktail, and seafood chowder filled with fresh fish and garlic bread, to name a few. Due to its location near Whangarei Bay, you won’t have to go far to enjoy fun watersport activities like kayaking and paddleboarding in some of the prettiest areas like Whangarei Falls. Whether you’re eating seafood pizza in quaint harbor taverns or taking quick showers in the nearby Whangarei Falls, you can’t go wrong with calling Parua Bay your home this getaway.