Tutukaka Marina

A safe haven to mariners since Polynesian navigator Kupe first cruised past, the Tutukaka Marina lies at the head of a beautiful natural harbour. These days it is a fishing port, a coastal waypoint for local and international yachties, and home to a fleet of private launches and charter boats for diving and fishing.

The Whangarei Deep Sea Anglers Club displays trophies for several world record catches, and has a restaurant and bar overlooking the marina.

Dive shops, Schnappa Rock café, pizzeria, small goods store/petrol station, Oceans Hotel and a slipway are all located at Tutukaka.

The green is great for picnics and there is a pathway along the waterfront leading to a small sandy beach at the end of the marina.

The HMS Buffalo: Part One

The HMS Buffalo was a  ship that sailed to South Australia in 1836. Her connection to Tutukaka, started when she was moored here for a time, and had one of the first European … More info...

The HMS Buffalo: Part Two

HMS BUFFALO VISITS TUTUKAKA 173 YEARS AGO By Wade Doak The first big sailing ship to make a major visit to Tutukaka has left 36 tons of her ballast stones in the basin just … More info...

The HMS Buffalo: Part Three

HMS BUFFALO Visits Tutukaka 173 years ago continued… By Wade Doak I have come to see that the Buffalo visit is a foundation story for our district rather like that of the … More info...