Paparahi Point Recreation Reserve

Paparahi Point Recreation Reserve: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this nature spot: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Paparahi Point Recreation Reserve

Season: November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Paparahi Point Recreation Reserve — distance from nearby cities

Coordinates: -35.43447, 174.39096. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

Places to visit near Paparahi Point Recreation Reserve

• Waro Limestone Scenic Reserve · sanctuary · Whangārei · ~24 km · Must-see
• Ruapekapeka · fort · Far North · ~28 km · Must-see
• Whangārei Falls · waterfall · Whangārei · ~35 km · Must-see
• Urupukapuka Island · river spot · Far North · ~35 km · Must-see
• Cape Brett Lighthouse · beach · Far North · ~37 km · Must-see
• Hurupaki · viewpoint · Whangārei · ~37 km · Must-see
• Cape Brett · beach · Far North · ~37 km · Must-see
• Bay of Islands · beach · Far North · ~38 km · Must-see
• Poor Knights Islands Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Northland · ~39 km · Must-see
• Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve · sanctuary · Northland · ~39 km · Must-see
• Mair Park · park · Whangārei · ~39 km · Must-see
• Maiki Hill · viewpoint · Far North · ~39 km · Must-see
• Hundertwasser Art Centre · museum · Whangārei · ~41 km · Must-see
• Ngātokimatawhaorua · attraction · Far North · ~42 km · Must-see
• The Treaty House · fort · Far North · ~42 km · Must-see
• Te Puke · viewpoint · Far North · ~48 km · Must-see
• Rangihoua Bay · beach · Far North · ~50 km · Must-see
• Whangārei Harbour · beach · Whangārei · ~50 km · Must-see

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Other wildlife, forests & gardens near Paparahi Point Recreation Reserve

• Waro Limestone Scenic Reserve · sanctuary · Whangārei · ~24 km · Must-see
• Poor Knights Islands Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Northland · ~39 km · Must-see
• Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve · sanctuary · Northland · ~39 km · Must-see
• Whangārei Harbour Marine Reserve · sanctuary · Whangārei · ~50 km · Must-see
• Kaihū Forest · sanctuary · Kaipara · ~81 km · Must-see
• Trounson Kauri Park Scenic Reserve · sanctuary · Kaipara · ~94 km · Must-see
• Waipoua Forest · sanctuary · Far North · ~101 km · Must-see
• Mokohinau Islands Nature Reserve · sanctuary · Auckland · ~106 km · Must-see
• Te Ārai Scenic Reserve · sanctuary · Auckland · ~108 km · Must-see
• Cape Rodney-Okakari Point Marine Reserve · sanctuary · Auckland · ~124 km · Must-see

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