From the carpark, follow Urquarts Bay Road north onto Whangarei Heads Rd.  After 5 kms, turn south on to Bay View Road and walk down to Little Munroe Bay.

To continue Te Araroa, you can contact Steve Martinovich of Bream Bay Charters Ltd on 0274 749 751. Steve operates a 38 foot charter boat, based at Marsden Cove marina and is licensed to carry up to 20 people across the harbour. You may be able to piggyback on an existing charter or make you own arrangements with him. Alternatively, look out for a boat to take you across the channel to Marsden Point. Fishing enthusiasts tend to depart boat ramps (Urquarts Bay, Reotahi Bay) or jetties (McLeod Bay) early morning or evening. Choose a seaworthy craft, ask for a lifejacket & offer koha (a donation) for fuel. Be aware that the area immediately surrounding the Marsden Point wharf is a high security area and is closed to any unoffical boat traffic. The little beach west of the MP wharf, adjacient to the Northport wharf is a suitable place to land or depart from.

For more information on the Whangrei Harbour crossing and Marsden Point please visit the Northland Regional Council's website following this link:

http://www.nrc.govt.nz/Living-in-Northland/On-the-water/Safe-boating/#marsdenpt 

Note: Toilets, cafe, phone, accommodation available at the Whangarei Heads village and at Marsden Cove marina you will find a cafe, toilets and phone facilities.