Stays · Destination Guide
Sea caves, stingrays and subtropical reefs off New Zealand's Tutukaka Coast
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Most visitors fly into Auckland (AKL) then either connect by domestic flight to Whangarei (WRE) or drive north around 190 km to the Tutukaka Coast. From Whangarei, Tutukaka Marina is roughly 35 km by road, about a 30 minutes to 40 minutes drive depending on traffic and roadworks. Boats then take about 60 minutes to 75 minutes to reach the Poor Knights.
There is no public transport directly to Tutukaka Marina, so most visitors arrive by rental car, campervan, taxi or pre arranged shuttle. Driving from Whangarei takes roughly 30 minutes and follows a narrow, winding coastal road.