Crossing harbour bars
Northland has a number of bar harbours, that is harbours that have a sand bar across the entrance creating dangerous conditions in certain winds and tides.
Bar harbours include;
- East Coast - Mangawhai and Parengarenga
- West Coast - Whangape, Herekino, Hokianga and the Kaipara
Local advice and knowledge, as well as experience is required before attempting to cross the bars.
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