Title: Matapouri Bay in Northland - Tours and Activities | Expedia.ca [Matapouri Bay Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Matapouri-Bay-Hotels.0-l553248633862486321-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Northland](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Northland.d181328.Flight-Destinations)[Things to do in Northland](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Northland.d181328.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Matapouri Bay Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Matapouri-Bay.d553248633862486321.Car-Rental-Guide)[Northland Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Northland.d181328.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Matapouri Bay Tours and Activities ![Matapouri beach is a long stretch of sand with clear turquoise water. Walk along the beach to the end then into the water to walk around a rocky outcropping to reach the last bit of beach. From there it’s a 20 minute walk up and over a hill to reach the Mermaid Pools. Deep blue tide pools that you can swim in, worth the extra work to get there.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000418292/d79d953f-da8e-4b38-8276-37a2d5c7e794.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Matapouri beach is a long stretch of sand with clear turquoise water. Walk along the beach to the end then into the water to walk around a rocky outcropping to reach the last bit of beach. From there it’s a 20 minute walk up and over a hill to reach the Mermaid Pools. Deep blue tide pools that you can swim in, worth the extra work to get there.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000418292/d79d953f-da8e-4b38-8276-37a2d5c7e794.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Matapouri Bay Activities --- --- ### Popular places to visit ![One of the last sunsets of 2016! #lifeatexpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6136894/c5619f63-db1b-4eb2-9b4c-dc3c21604374.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tutukaka Marina 5/5(4 reviews) Explore the waterfront in Tutukaka with a trip to Tutukaka Marina. Take some time to visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Tutukaka-Marina-Whangarei.d553248621587339623.Vacation-Attraction) #### Mermaid Pool Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mermaid Pool during your travels in Matapouri. Wander the marina in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Mermaid-Pool-Matapouri.d553248634015511175.Vacation-Attraction) #### Dive Tutukaka 5/5(1 review) You can take time to visit Dive Tutukaka during your travels to Tutukaka. Stroll along the marina or visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Dive-Tutukaka-Whangarei.d553248621587339624.Vacation-Attraction) #### Tutukaka Headland Enjoy an outing to Tutukaka Headland during your stay in Tutukaka. Stroll along the marina or visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Tutukaka-Headland-Whangarei.d553248621532610978.Vacation-Attraction) #### Whale Tail Park Explore the great outdoors at Whale Tail Park, a lovely green space in Ngunguru. Stroll along the beaches or visit the shops while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Whale-Tail-Park-Ngunguru.d890195409344364544.Vacation-Attraction) #### Ngunguru Library Ngunguru Library is just one of the places to see in Ngunguru, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops. 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