Far North district, Northland, New Zealand

Places to visit near Taipa

Taipa is a town in Far North district, Northland, New Zealand, home to about 1,731 people. Within 50 km by road there are 240 places to visit — 107 beaches & coast, 51 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 wildlife, forests & gardens and 27 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Doubtless Bay (10 km), Karikari Peninsula (17 km) and Waimahana Bay (19 km).

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Taipa, Northland
Taipa, Far North district, Northland, New Zealand. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Taipa at a glance

Location
Far North district, Northland, New Zealand
Population
about 1,731
Coordinates
34.9960° S, 173.4666° E
Places within 50 km
240 (5 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints

Top places to visit near Taipa

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Taipa: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Beaches & coast near Taipa

118 beaches & coast within 100 km of Taipa. The closest is Taipa Beach (1 km); the best-known is Doubtless Bay (10 km). Best time: october to march.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Taipa

62 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Taipa. The closest is Hikurangi (6 km); the best-known is Maungataniwha Range (26 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Taipa

32 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Taipa. The closest is Cable Bay Historic Reserve (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Taipa

28 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Taipa. The closest is Puketu Island (4 km). Best time: september to february.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Taipa

13 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Taipa. The closest is Lake Rotopokaka (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Churches near Taipa

5 churches within 100 km of Taipa. The closest is Doubtless Bay Christian Centre (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Taipa

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 84 km on the road.

  1. Start in Taipa
  2. 19 km Waimahana Bay · beach, Northland
  3. 19 km Doubtless Bay · beach, Northland
  4. 10 km Karikari Peninsula · beach, Northland
  5. 14 km Rangaunu Harbour · beach, Far North
  6. 22 km Taipa Beach · beach, Northland
  7. 0 km Back to Taipa

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How to reach Taipa

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    Within 15 km of Taipa

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Taipa by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Beaches & coast107118Taipa Beach (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints5162Hikurangi (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens3132Cable Bay Historic Reserve (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2728Puketu Island (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1313Lake Rotopokaka (12 km)
    Other attractions26Taipa-Mangonui (2 km)
    Churches25Doubtless Bay Christian Centre (7 km)
    Forts & heritage24De Surville Plaque (18 km)
    Museums23Matthews Vintage Collection (5 km)
    Parks12Taumarumaru Recreation Reserve (4 km)
    Waterfalls12Wairere Falls (29 km)
    Caves11Jellicoe Cave (33 km)

    Taipa: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Taipa?

    Doubtless Bay (beach, about 10 km), Karikari Peninsula (beach, about 17 km), Waimahana Bay (beach, about 19 km), Taipa Beach (beach, about 1 km), Rangaunu Harbour (beach, about 22 km), Taipa-Mangonui (attraction, about 2 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Taipa?

    240 places on Spotwander: 107 beaches & coast, 51 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 wildlife, forests & gardens, 27 rivers, islands & mangroves, 13 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest beach to Taipa?

    Taipa Beach, about 1 km by road; Cable Bay (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Taipa?

    Hikurangi, about 6 km by road; Te Ahoponga (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Taipa?

    Cable Bay Historic Reserve, about 2 km by road; Aputerewa Scenic Reserve (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Taipa?

    Start in Taipa, visit Waimahana Bay, then Doubtless Bay, then Karikari Peninsula, then Rangaunu Harbour, then Taipa Beach, and drive back — about 84 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Taipa?

    October to March for beaches & coast; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints.

    Towns near Taipa

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Taipa’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Taipa on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.