Title: Sandy Bay in Northland | Expedia.co.uk [Sandy Bay Hotels](https://expedia.co.uk/Sandy-Bay-Hotels.0-l553248635976195633-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Northland](https://expedia.co.uk/Destinations-In-Northland.d181328.Flight-Destinations)[Things to do in Northland](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Northland.d181328.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Sandy Bay Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Sandy-Bay.d553248635976195633.Car-Hire-Guide)[Northland Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Northland.d181328.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Sandy Bay ![Want to set up your hammock here? Head up to Whale Bay, just outside of Whangarei, Northern NZ. Just a short hike down from the car park and this stunning beach with calm waters is all yours. #whalebay #whangarei #newzealand #northisland #hiddengems #explore #travel ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000418292/e2bba925-e5ae-48f1-a4f9-e3e449897a84.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Want to set up your hammock here? Head up to Whale Bay, just outside of Whangarei, Northern NZ. Just a short hike down from the car park and this stunning beach with calm waters is all yours. #whalebay #whangarei #newzealand #northisland #hiddengems #explore #travel ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000418292/e2bba925-e5ae-48f1-a4f9-e3e449897a84.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Sandy 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 Explore the waterfront in Tutukaka with a trip to Tutukaka Marina. Take some time to visit the spas in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tutukaka-Marina-Whangarei.d553248621587339623.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. 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Amble around the area's beaches or visit its shops. 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