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Cape Rēinga: wild and unforgettable
As you approach Cape Rēinga the land narrows, affording glimpses of Northland’s east and west coasts as you climb the...
Distant tourists walk to the lighthouse at the northern tip of New Zealand's North Island, where the Pacific Ocean and Tasman Sea meet. © George Clerk
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Tāne Mahuta: lord of the forest
Northland's famous kauri, Tāne Mahuta may be up to 2500 years old which is really getting on, even in tree years. Read the story . . .
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Waitangi Treaty Grounds and the Museum of Waitangi
Waitangi has a perfect mix of experiences – you can drown yourself in the historical aspects, and you can wow yourself with the amazing view. Read the story . . .
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Kororipo Heritage Park: embrace nineteenth-century Aotearoa
Embrace nineteenth-century New Zealand and discover the place where Māori and Europeans first lived side by side. Read the story . . .
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Campervanning: the spontaneous way to travel
If the idea of a guided tour brings you out in spots, you’ll be wanting to bring yourself to the spots you most want to see. Read the story . . .
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Hokianga: harbouring history
The Hokianga, stretching northeast towards the Bay of Islands on the opposite coast, has one of the longest histories of human habitation anywhere in New Zealand. Read the story . . .
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Hokianga: a road trip around a heavenly harbour
The most rewarding direction to approach the Hokianga is from the south, which also happens to be the leg of the Twin Coast Discovery Highway route featuring the great Waipōua kauri forest. Read the story . . .
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Hundertwasser Toilets: the loo that made headlines
The internationally renowned Hundertwasser toilet in Kawakawa has become one of New Zealand’s most photographed attractions. Read the story . . .
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Loved by the locals: Hokianga
Do what the locals do in Hokianga. Read the story . . .
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Loved by the locals: Whangārei
Do what the locals do in Whangārei. Read the story . . .
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Matakana coast and country: weekend wonderland
Not that long ago, Matakana was just a bend in the road between Warkworth and Leigh. Now it’s a byword for gourmet food, top-quality wine and arthouse cinema. Read the story . . .
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Tutukākā and the Poor Knights: national treasure
One of the best places for those who want to experience the full range of watery pastimes is the east coast of Northland and, in particular, Tutukākā, just to the north-east of Whangārei. Read the story . . .
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Ahipara: sacred fire
If you've arrived in Kaitāia, quite frankly you’d be mad if you didn’t make the 20-minute detour to Ahipara, out on the west coast. Read the story . . .
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Cape Rēinga: wild and unforgettable
As you approach Cape Rēinga the land narrows, affording glimpses of Northland’s east and west coasts as you climb the high, lonely road that eventually winds down to the Cape itself. Read the story . . .
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Whangārei Harbour Marine Reserve
In the marine environment of Whangārei Harbour, two areas are set aside for protection: around Motukaroro (Passage) Island and at Waikaraka. Read the story . . .
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Hokianga Harbour: the most laid-back harbour hub imaginable
Relax and rejuvenate in the most laid-back harbour hub imaginable. Read the story . . .
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Off-the-beaten-track day walks
Explore hidden walking gems that require only a map, some sturdy footwear and a strong desire to get out there and explore. Read the story . . .
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