Karikari Peninsula Hotels

Karikari Peninsula is a rocky land mass, originally an island, which is joined to the Aupouri Peninsula in Northland, New Zealand by a low sandy strip about 13 km long.Rangaunu Bay is to the west and Doubtless Bay is to the southeast. The Moturoa Islands are to the northwest. Rangaunu Harbour and Tokerau Beach are on the west and east sides of the strip. The local iwi are Ngati Kahu. In Maori mythology, the waka Waipapa, captained by Kaiwhetu and Wairere, made its first landing in New Zealand at Karikari. Grapes are grown on the northern side of Karikari. The Karikari Peninsula fronts Doubtless Bay on its southern side and the Pacific Ocean to the north. The peninsula is renowned for its beautiful white sandy beaches, particularly Tokerau and Karikari Beaches, as well as many secluded coves. The jewel in the Karikari Peninsula crown is Maitai Bay, one of the most beautiful and idyllic beaches in New Zealand. The peninsula is also home to Karikari Estate, New Zealand's northernmost winery and vineyard. In addition to the boating and bathing attractions, the waters surrounding the Karikari Peninsula are a fisherman's paradise. The majority of world records for striped marlin of varying classes have been established off the tip of the Karikari Peninsula. Other recreational activities on the Karikari Peninsula include surf casting, skeet shooting, tennis, golf, wine tasting and horseback riding, diving or walking the many tracks on the 3000 acre farm and secluded beach.