Northland Attractions

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Make the most of your visit to New Zealand and enjoy the beauty of Northland. The Bay of Islands is only 3 hours from Auckland and a great place to visit between Rugby World Cup matches.
The Beautiful Bay & Paihia
Playground for Sailors, Fishermen, Scuba Divers and Families. Beaches, Cafés, Restaurants, wonderful Gift Shops, Activity and Booking Centres. Paihia is only 7 minutes by car and on the way you can stop at Haruru Falls. If you’d rather, we can arrange for tour operators to collect you from Morepork Lodge.
Waitangi - NZ's home Waitangi is where, in 1840, New Zealand became one nation, one people. Visit the colonial Treaty House and the Maori Meeting House, pictured left. The grounds have wonderful views and beautiful picnic areas. (7 minutes by car)
Kerikeri Township A growing town with lots of shops, restaurants, the Farmers' Market and the tasty Bakehouse. The Kerikeri region is reknown for it's confectionery, cheese, orchards and vineyards. It's also home to the oldest stone building in New Zealand. (14 minutes by car)
Historic Russell New Zealand's first Capital. See the flag pole that Honi Heke chopped down three times and a tour of Pompallier House is a must! If travelling by car, stop off at the Omata winery. (approx 40mins by car via Opua or 15mins from Paihia on the passenger ferry)
Kawakawa's Trains & Toilets  A quaint little town with the railway running down the main street. A tourist train runs regularly during the summer months. Visit the famous Hundertwasser Toilets and stop for a coffee at our favourite café, The Trainspotter Café. (20 minutes by car)
90 Mile Beach & Cape Reinga Take a day trip up to the top of New Zealand (Cape Reinga) and slide down the sand dunes at 90 Mile Beach. Stop on your way at Gumdiggers' Park or The Ancient Kauri Kingdom. If you're after an experience of a lifetime - try Salt Air's amazing tourist flight (best booked when you're up here and can assess the weather conditions).
Tana Mahuta & the Hokianga
See New Zealand's largest Kauri tree, Tana Mahuta. It's huge! Or the oldest kauri Te Matua Ngahere (c 1 b.c.) Visit tiny Opononi, home of a friendly dolphin in the 1950’s (approx 70mins by car)