Activities - Explore Bream Bay
One Tree Point township is within the area known as Ruakaka which makes up part of the Bream Bay Region. This region is well known for its long white sandy beaches, Scottish history and recreational fishing.
If visiting for a limited time and you want to get an appreciation for One Tree Point then here are a couple of activities:
Buy an ice cream at the One Tree Point Store and enjoy it while you take in the magnificent views across the harbour to the mighty volcanic peaks of Mt Manaia.
Go for a beach walk along the harbour enjoying the solitude, potutakawa trees and birdlife or spend a couple of hours lazing under the pohutakawa trees and cooling off with a swim.
Take in the sights and sounds of the Marsden Cove Marina with a great coffee, refreshing beer or beautiful meal at the Waterline Café.
Bream Bay is a great region and has some fantastic activities and attractions. Having more time will allow you to explore:
- Spectacular long, white, sandy Bream Bay beaches
- Cafes, dining, markets & shopping at Marsden Cove, Ruakaka & Waipu
- Waipu artists like Brett A’Court and Jo May
- Waipu Celtic Museum
- Fishing with Bream Bay Charters & Bay Fishing Charters
- Marsden Point Oil Refinery Visitor's Centre
- Waipu Caves, Walking Tracks & Kayaking
- Waipu Golf Course
- The Waipu Highland Games
- Whangarei Horse Racing Club
- Carters Beach and Boat Fishing Competition
- Art n Tartan - Waipu Museum Wearable Art Awards
- Allens Chicks at the Chicks Ladies Fishing Competition
- Triathlons, fun runs and other sporting events
- Northland Seafood Festival
- Thunder at the Cove Power Boat Racing
- Learning to kite Surf with Ruakaka Kite Sports
- Skydiving with the Ballistic Blondes
One Tree Point is a convenient base to explore the Kaipara, Whangarei and the Bay of Islands Districts. Staying at One Tree Point Motel means you can see and do the best the North has to offer. It also means you can leave fellow tourists to the tourist destinations at the end of the day and return to enjoy a peaceful coastal township.
