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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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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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Loved by the locals: Hokianga
Do what the locals do in Hokianga. 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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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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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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Loved by the locals: Bay of Islands
From impressive views and fascinating cultural history to chocolate treats and hidden beaches, we pick the best spots to visit in the Bay of Islands. Read the story . . .
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Whangārei: hills and harbours
Whangārei, the northernmost city in New Zealand, lies at the centre of a region of beautiful beaches and rugged hills. It's where Northland truly begins. Read the story . . .
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Bay of Islands: bay of many places
If you’re looking for a sense of history in New Zealand, it lies in the Bay of Islands, a place where heritage and natural beauty combine perfectly. Read the story . . .
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Boating: Kiwis on the water
Going to the beach, lake or river for a splash is so commonplace in New Zealand, we seldom spare a thought for those in land-locked in places, thousands of kilometres from the shore. Read the story . . .
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Kauri Coast: home again
It is a magical experience to drive the winding highway through Waipōua Forest, past giant trees which encroach onto the asphalt in places. You don’t want to be in a hurry here. Read the story . . .
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The Far North: the tail of the fish
North of the Bay of Islands, things get a little wilder. This is Muriwhenua, the tail of Māui’s legendary fish, the northernmost tip of the country. Read the story . . .
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