Northland Must Dos
Top of the North
East Coast
The bountiful and beautiful Bay of Islands
A convenient stop - Hundertwasser Toilets
Kerikeri - taste the good life
Waitangi - who we are
Tackling the Duke's Nose - Whangaroa
Romantic Russell
The silent story tellers of Russell
Magical Matauri
Anglers' El Dorado
The Perfect Summer
Manaia
Poor Knights: Underwater Utopia
Bream Bay
Walk a tiger in Whangarei
West Coast
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Whangarei District
Some of Northland’s best-kept secrets are in the Whangarei District. The Poor Knights Islands are renowned for letting you get up close and personal to a huge variety of marine life – but did you know you can also get up close and personal to rare white lions and tigers, not to mention the fantastic variety of beaches and walkways. Read on and experience the perfect kiwi childhood holiday.

 

Bream Bay

Wander for hours along the sandy shores sharing your thoughts with the visiting seabirds, cast a line and catch your dinner from the beach.

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Manaia

What everybody who treads the ancient pathways of Mount Manaia receives is an amazing array of views.

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The perfect summer - Mangawhai memories

Ask any kiwi about the perfect childhood holiday, and odds are there’s a bach or caravan involved with sunshine, sand and ocean.

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Walk a tiger in Whangarei

How close have you been to a tiger or a lion? Have you ever had the opportunity to cuddle one, take one for a walk or even patted one? In Whangarei you can experience all these things.

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Voted number 10 of 101 top destinations in New Zealand.

Underwater Utopia at the Poor Knights For the marine adventurer this port is a gateway to Poor Knights Islands and some of the best diving, snorkelling and fishing in the world.

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Twin Coast Discovery

Northland is a place where twin coasts become one, where two seas meet and where countless expressions of nature’s versatility almost beg for discovery.

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Map of Northland

Take a closer look at Northland with our detailed interactive map of Northland.

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