Cable Bay: Beach, Water and Coastal Walks
Accommodation in Cable Bay
At the southern end of Doubtless Bay lies Cable Bay, a north-facing bay about one kilometre long. For trip planning, the focus is on the coastal scenery, activities on the water and coastal walking tracks.
Bay, Beach and Getting Your Bearings
Cable Bay Beach is 5 to 15 metres wide above the high-water line. The bay and the beach have different dimensions: the length of about one kilometre describes the bay, while the width of 5 to 15 metres describes the beach above the high-water line. The beach’s structure and shape are highly dynamic, and conditions can change over time. Cable Bay Reserve is in Cable Bay on State Highway 10, providing a specific named location to help you get your bearings.
Water and Coastal Walks
You can swim and snorkel in Cable Bay, and there are also coastal walking tracks. This gives you two distinct options when planning your trip: time in the water or activities along the coast. Before swimming or snorkelling, check local conditions and water-safety information.
A Break in Cable Bay
The Cable Bay Store is in the heart of Cable Bay, close to the beach. It serves ice cream, cold drinks and food. It’s a convenient place to take a break, for example after swimming or exploring Doubtless Bay.
Culture and Scenery in the Far North District
The Far North District offers historical, scenic and museum experiences at different locations. In Mangonui, the former Mangonui Courthouse was built in 1892. It is a well-preserved courthouse from the late 19th century and an unusually intact example of a small courthouse of national significance. In Kerikeri, the Stone Store was built between 1832 and 1836. It is New Zealand’s oldest intact stone building and also its oldest surviving warehouse. Pompallier in Russell was built between 1841 and 1842 and is one of New Zealand’s earliest surviving French colonial buildings.
The Te Paki Coastal Track is in the Far North District. It offers views of the Northland coast, regenerating bush and large wind-shaped sand dunes. The Te Ahu Museum at the Te Ahu Centre in Kaitāia presents the history of the Far North District. This includes pre-European Māori artefacts, gold mining, Dalmatian heritage, kauri gum and timber, early shipwrecks, and missionaries and pioneers. Visitors of all ages can enjoy films, interactive exhibits, virtual landscape tours and informative displays. The extensive archive includes documents, journals, newspapers, maps and photographs; more than 500 records are available online.
For the wider travel overview: Northland.
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