If you want to see a dramatic sunset, enjoy an evening walk along the beach at Ahipara. This town has a rich history and a big choice of activities.
Ahipara is at the southern end of 90 Mile Beach. It’s home to incredible sunsets and it has one of the best left hand surf breaks in New Zealand. This unspoiled sandy beach is also popular for surfcasting, land yachting and shellfish gathering. You can learn to do the ‘Tuatua Twist’, which involves standing in the water at low tide and twisting your feet in the sand until you feel the tell-tale hard edges of tuatua. These shellfish are delicious made into fritters or simply steamed open.
Shipwreck Bay, to the left of the township, is aptly named. At low tide some of the wrecks are still visible. Above Shipwreck Bay is the Ahipara Gumfields Historic Reserve, where you can see relics from the kauri gum digging days and remnants of ancient kauri forests. In the late 1800s the gum fields supported two thousand people, three hotels and numerous shops. Bullock teams carted the gum to waiting ships at Shipwreck Bay.
The subtropical town of Ahipara is a relaxed place. In the Maori language, Ahipara means ‘sacred fire’, in reference to a fire that was kept constantly burning by the local Te Rarawa people. Visitors to Ahipara can enjoy quad biking, walking in the gum-fields and horse riding. Sliding down the huge sand dunes on body boards (known as dune surfing) is awesome fun.
Spectacular panoramic views of Ninety Mile Beach and Reef Point from rooms and restaurant. Studios and self-contained 1 and 2-bedroom units. 2 spa bath units. Restaurant and bar on site. Sit back and enjoy the sunset.
Ahipara is a small coastal village situated at the southern end of Ninety Mile Beach, Northland, New Zealand. The area boasts a number of a... (more)
Prime oceanfront accommodation on 90 Mile Beach. Unsurpassed surf views from every pillow a feature.Number One on TripAdvisor in Ahipara, see the TripAdvisor link on our website.
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Ahipara Holiday Park is a Qualmark 3-star plus Holiday Park in Northland. It is set in 10 acres of park-like and level tree-lined grounds and has 15 cabins from standard to self-contained with deck, 60 tent and 30 powered sites.
Ahipara is the gateway to the Ninety Mile Beach. The mighty sand dunes near the beach are used for sand boarding and quad biking... (more)
20 steps onto Ninety Mile Beach and 6 steps to Kaitaia Links Golf Course. 3 comfortable, quality self-contained units (sleep 4), with private courtyards, in a tranquil tropical setting. The units each have fridge/freezer, TV and stereo. 1 x 2-bedroom unit with double bed and 2 x single beds (1 in the lounge) - also includes an oven, microwave and washing mac... (more)
A 200m stroll from Ninety Mile Beach which has forests, dunes and enough space to accommodate anything you have in mind - not to mention some of the most stunning sunsets. Situated on the edge of Kaitaia Golf Course in Ahipara, the playground of 90 Mile Beach and the Far North which has some of the most untouched beauty of New Zealand. Step over onto Kait... (more)
Absolute beachfront with 2 luxury serviced apartments, each accommodating 4-5. Full cooking facilities plus patios with barbecues. Sky TV (full decoder) and Wi-Fi internet at no extra charge. High quality beds and linen for your sleeping comfort.Come and experience all the fun activities Ahipara and the Far North have to offer: Golf - play a round on the lin... (more)
