The Hayloft - relaxing coastal retreat

Things to do: there is a wide variety of activities and things to do in the Kaipara region, you can visit Port Albert or Minnesdale Chapel for a taste of local history. The Tapora Golf Club and Birds Beach are just down the road. If you’re after more adventure you can head out to the Sand Island, it’s just past the golf course with the entrance marked off Okahukura Road on the seaward side. Travel down the dirt track to the parking spot and walk across the estuary from there (low tide preferred) or take a 4WD out to the dunes. You can drive out to them but only drive around the south side as there are rare bird nesting grounds to the north. Atiu Creek Regional Park is about 15 mins up the road to Port Albert, and is a good spot for day walks, hiking or horse riding. We are also 40-50 mins drive from Mangawhai, Matakana and Omaha and 1 hour from Leigh for all sorts of day activities on offer.