Doubtless Bay

Doubtless Bay in the Northland of New Zealand has a warm sub-tropical climate, over 70 kilometres of unspoiled coastline and an abundance of safe and uncrowded beaches. These range from Pohutukawa-fringed, tranquil white sands to rugged rocky coves.

The Doubtless Bay area extends from Taupo Bay in the east to the Karikari Peninsula in the west. You will find a great choice of eating places, among them New Zealand's best fish and chip shop, excellent golf courses and superb fishing, diving, surfing and bathing. A long narrow piece of land, lined with beautiful beaches and bays, reaches out into the Pacific Ocean.

The Olive Barn is situated out at Tokerau Beach on the Karikari Peninsula.

Karikari Peninsula

Tokerau Beach is the longest on the peninsula and stretches for 18kms. It is a surf caster's paradise and good for digging for shellfish.

Whatuwhiwhi is the major settlement on the Karikari Peninsula with a dive centre, school, takeaways and general store/petrol station. Nearby is the world-class Carrington Club golf course, with resort accommodation, and Karikari Estate Vineyard & Winery.

The Olive Barn is only 500 meters from the long white sands, dunes and surf of Tokerau Beach, or just a  three minute drive to the beautiful sheltered crescent-shaped Whatuwhiwhi Beach, perfect for young children and a very popular spot for launching boats.

Also on the Karikari Peninusla are neighbouring Matai Bay, Rangiputa.

Matai Bay is one of Northland's pure gems consisting of two crescent-shaped coves looking out to the Pacific Ocean.

Rangiputa is a small picturesque settlement which looks on to the Rangaunu Harbour with its white sands and clear blue waters.

Because Rangiputa and Matai Bay are each on opposing sides of the peninusla from Whatuwhiwhi, you are have three options for safe boat launching depending on the prevailing winds.