Journey deeper into the region by exploring the Twin Coast Discovery Highway touring route, and the complementary road and water-based Northland Journeys.

Each 50 – 150km journey will beckon you off the beaten track and onto roads less travelled, to discover the hidden gems, local favourites, and must-visit places, while telling the stories of our region and our people. Not to be hurried, each journey will deliver a half-to-full day of exploration, travelling the paths of our ancestors, along alluring coastal routes, and through spectacular natural landscapes.

Whether you live in Taitokerau Northland, have visited before, or are discovering the joys of the region for the first time, we know you’ll find something special along the Northland Journeys.

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Twin Coast Discovery Highway

The Twin Coast Discovery Highway

800km circular touring route

Taitokerau Northland’s twin coast experience is one of contrasts. Starting and finishing in Auckland, this is the ultimate journey for those who want to see, feel, and discover it all.

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All About Islands
All About Islands

All About Islands

Bay of Islands

Discover islands rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. Large and small islands, rocky and sandy islands. It’s all about islands.

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Ancient Kauri Trail

Ancient Kauri Trail

Maungaturoto – Dargaville - Ōmāpere

Prepare to be awed by this place of dramatic contrasts, from the ruggedly beautiful beaches of the wild and untamed West Coast to the peaceful shelter and majesty of the kauri forests.

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Headlands and Hidden Harbours
Headlands and Hidden Harbours

Headlands and Hidden Harbours

Kerikeri – Doubtless Bay – Karikari

You could spend a lifetime exploring this beautiful coastline and always be kept guessing about what’s around the next corner.

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Into the Wide Blue Yonder
Into the Wide Blue Yonder

Into the Wide Blue Yonder

Whangārei Falls – Tutukākā Coast – Hikurangi

Follow this circular route from either end, until gradually the ocean unveils herself, inviting you to look, swim, paddle, and dive headfirst into a limitless expanse of blue.

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The Secret Coast Route
Secret Coast Route

Secret Coast Route

Russell – Helena Bay

Can you keep a secret? Follow these seemingly forgotten roads as they wind through Taitokerau Northland’s coastal landscapes.

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Te Ara Coast to Coast
Te Ara Coast to Coast

Te Ara Coast to Coast

Hokianga – Kaikohe – Bay of Islands

Te Ara, the pathway, from the Pacific Ocean to the Tasman Sea has arguably seen more early human history recorded than any other journey in the land.

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Te Hiku o te Ika a Maui
Te Hiku o te Ika-a-Māui

Te Hiku o te Ika-a-Māui

Ahiparapara – Kaitaia – Te Rerenga Wairua

A land of many names; The Far North, Top of the North, Muriwhenua, Te Hiku-o-te Ika-a-Māui is the furthest north you can go in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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The Welcoming Coast
The Welcoming Coast

The Welcoming Coast

Kaiwaka – Mangawhai - Waipū - Ruakākā

This journey is famous for its spectacular coastal views including protected islands, wide open beaches, stunning sunrises and friendly locals.

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Wandering with Ancestors
Wandering with Ancestors

Wandering with Ancestors

Hokianga Harbour

Step back in time to wander in the footsteps of our ancestors and discover the stories of the people that call this region home.

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Where Giants Gather
Where Giants Gather

Where Giants Gather

Whangārei Town Basin - Whangārei Heads

Journey through a grand landscape where giants of geology, nature, and history are gathered, to the powerful expanse of the Pacific Ocean.

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Te Tai Tokerau
Northland Visitor Map

Ready to hit the road? Find the Te Tai Tokerau Northland Visitor Map and Guide in your nearest i-SITE or select VisitorPoint displays.

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