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Eden Naturally

     Naturist / clothes-optional:
                    Nov - April

A friendly, private  naturist B&B retreat with lavish accommodation and mouth watering cuisine.

     Parua Bay, Whangarei, Northland, New Zealand

Places to visit and things to do!

Eden Naturally - early morning in the valley.

Whangarei Heads is one of New Zealand's most beautiful and interesting areas.  As yet almost undiscovered, known as 'the hidden gem' and lying just a few kilometres east of Whangarei. 

Within only 20 minutes drive of Eden Naturally is:-

bulletBeaches for everyone whether the surfing attractions of splendid Ocean beach, or visiting the many small quiet and secluded bays.
bulletSuper short walks.  Trek across the hills to idyllic and deserted Smugglers bay.
bulletOr for those more energetic, a more stretching walk to sublime Peach cove.
bulletA host of parks, including tree height walkways and immense Kauri trees.
bullet8 minutes drive is Parua bay, a delightful area used for boaties to launch their craft and moor at the marina. 
bulletParua Bay Tavern 8 minutes away, offers traditional Kiwi atmosphere and a restaurant.
bulletA spacious scenic golf course is just 9 minutes drive.
bulletClimb Mount Manaia for stupendous views across the country.
bulletFishing:  Whose promise is... No fish, no pay! Return to BBQ your catch.
bulletSeaborne adventure:  A combination of fishing, coastal islands, snorkeling, and whale watch with the timings tailored to meet your individual needs.
bulletWhale and Dolphin Watch
bulletMaori experience
bulletKayaking including island coastal exploration.
bulletTouring and mountain biking, including 2 hour possum and glow worm night ride.
bulletParagliding
bulletScenic flights
bulletAbseiling
bulletCaving tours
bulletMicrolite flights

All activities can be reserved through Eden Naturally. 

Whangarei, is a mere twenty minute drive away.  A lovely harbour town with style, character and a host of facilities such as theatres,  cinemas and a variety of restaurants with international themes. The parks are flawless and include tree top height walkways (Reed Memorial Park),  a rose garden and Whangarei falls.   Not to be missed is the town harbour basin for a cafe meal, or a look around the unique gift shops and museums.

 The town basin marina is a great setting for relaxing beside the harbour front, alive with yachts from all over the world. 

Built in a traditional style it has loads of character and hosts museums and shops as well as excellent cafes and restaurants.

 


      Whangarei enjoys parks, cinemas, theatres, Inns and International standard restaurants.  

Naturist beach facilities:    45 minute drive, and south of Whangarei,  is Urititi beach, a well known naturist
location with beautiful sands and safe bathing.

Only an hour or so from Eden Homestay is the Bay of Islands with it's plethora of history including Waitangi, where the treaty was signed, and the town of Russell,  the original capital of New Zealand.

Other places within an easy day's outing include:-

bulletTo the west, sublime Kai Iwi Lakes
bulletSouth - the famous Kauri museum.
bulletNorth west - Waipoua forest, home to New Zealand's largest Kauri trees.
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North - The Bay of Islands, Paihia, Russell and Waitangi  -  only an hour or so drive - known as the birthplace of modern New Zealand. There are prolific attractions, boat trips, swimming with Dolphins, and a myriad of historical sites.

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East - Whangarei Heads, mount Manaia, Smugglers bay, Peach cove.

 

Lovely smuggler's bay, a mere twenty minute drive to the start of the walkway leading over the hill to bring you to this quiet and scenic spot. There are an abundance of such safe beaches within five to fifteen minutes drive from Eden Naturally, each with its own special character ranging from rugged and rocky to sheltered and sublime.

The magnificent Mount Manaia, peeking above the early morning cloud, seen from Parua Bay, is also visible from Eden Naturally.

Mount Manaia stands guard at the entrance to Whangarei Harbour.

 

Links:-

Whangarei NZ
bullet www.whangarei.co.nz
bullet Whangarei Information & Travel Centre
bullet Whangarei
bullet Whangarei Heads
bullet Naturist Accommodation network
bulletRobalwin naturist B&B Spa retreat - Cairns

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