Whangaroa Lodge Motel
Far North Accommodation
Welcome to paradise - where peace, tranquillity and the unique beauty of the past still remain.
Whangaroa Harbour is a jewel amongst the bays that encircle the surrounding coastline. The area is steeped in history – from the times of first Maori settlement to whaling, early missionary settlement, kauri gum digging, logging and milling. A safe anchorage and great fishing – the harbour is famous as the ‘Marlin Capital of New Zealand’. It remains unspoilt and off the beaten track – a true New Zealand treasure
Whangaroa Lodge Motel, overlooking the harbour under the gaze of St Pauls Rock, is the perfect place from which to explore the area.
A short walk takes you to the marina and café, or up St Pauls Rock. Hire a kayak, charter a boat or book a water taxi to explore the area. Or explore the Far North by car – Cape Reinga, Doubtless Bay or the Bay of Islands.
Guest comments
- A truly magic time
- Booked for 2 nights, stayed for 7
- This was the best place we stayed in New Zealand, skip the Bay of Islands and come here
We offer five modern, fully self-contained units in a subtropical environment with panoramic views of the harbour from sunrise to magical sunset. Units will sleep 3-4 people in 1 or 2 bedroom units with king or queen-size beds and singles. All units have decks with outside furniture to sit and take in the views.
Around every corner is a beautiful sheltered bay you can anchor in, walk, dive or swim. Explore the harbour and coastline from Taupo Bay around to Matauri Bay - fishing is almost a religion here in what is known as the 'Marlin Capital of New Zealand'.
Whangaroa is close to Mangonui, Doubtless Bay, the Karikari Peninsula, the Puketi Forest kauri trees and Cape Reinga. Use it as your base to explore the Far North, and come back to sit on the deck at Whangaroa Lodge with a glass of wine and watch the sun go down.