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Highlights of Northlands

Russell Information

Accessible by road or a short ferry ride west from Paihia, the tranquil coastal town of Russell, or..

Mangonui Information

Mangonui is the main centre of Doubtless bay and forms part of a string of small settlements. This..

Matauri Bay Information

A short drive north of Kerikeri, Matauri Bay is one of the true coastal delights of the winterless..

Omapere/Opononi Information

The settlements of Opononi and Omapere are situated on the southern shore, near the mouth of..

Waitangi Treaty grounds Information

Situated in the stunning Bay of Islands, the Waitangi Treaty grounds is New Zealands pre eminent..

Poor Knights Islands Information

The Poor Knights islands is a unique marine park situated 25km off the shore of the Tutukaka Coast...

Hokianga Information

Hokianga-Nui-A-Kupe means 'the place of Kupe's great return'. Many iwi (Maori tribes) trace their..

Doubtless Bay Information

In 1769 Captain James Cook looked in on this expanse of water and declared it was "doubtless a..

Hokianga Harbour Information

The Hokianga is 85 kilometres northwest of Whangarei and 25 kilometres west of Kaikohe on the..

Cape Reinga Information

Cape Reinga is situated at the far end of the north island, where the pacific ocean meets the..

Cavalli Islands and Matauri Bay Info

The Cavalli Islands lie off the coast of Matauri Bay. The main island, Motukawanui, is a nature..

Kauri Cliffs Information

Just a short distance from Matauri Bay, the upmarket Kauri Cliffs Lodge delivers panoramic views to..

Kerikeri Information

Kerikeri is a bustling, rural township in the Bay of Islands. It was the site of one of the first..

Waipoua Kauri Forest Information

Of all New Zealand’s kauri forests, none is more famous than Waipoua Forest on the west coast..

Whangarei Information

Whangarei is a subtropical city by the edge of a beautiful harbour. Mount Parahaki watches over the..

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Bay of Islands Information

The Bay of Islands comprises more than 140 different islands set in a beautiful sub-tropical location complete with pristine white beaches, coves of dazzling blues and greens and seas teeming with spectacular marine life. It's like the gods of New Zealand split paradise into pieces and cast it across heavens waters.

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The Bay of Islands is located in the far north of New Zealand's North Island and not surprisingly is in the Northlands region. The region is well heeled for tourists and there are well established accommodation options catering to beer budgets or champagne tastes. The town of Paihia is the ideal base having a great range of paces to stay but also dining and entertainment choices to keep everyone happy. From here it's easy to get to all parts of the Bay of Plenty with many of the cruises and charter boats based here. The historic town of Russell is not far from Paihia and you'll find some pretty beaches to stroll along as well as many quaint shops and cafes.

The Bay of Plenty is an ideal location to enjoy water based activities with sailing, snorkelling and scuba diving being popular with visitors. The area is also well known for deep sea fishing and charter boats take keen fishermen out to test their skill for day trips or up to a week or more.

After speeding jetboats and bungee-jumping the Bay of Islands is what most people picture in their head when they think of New Zealand without realising it. When you see it for yourself you'll have that 'Ah, so THIS is where I saw that' moment, and it will just keep getting better.

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Auckland Region Information

The City of Sails is one of rare natural beauty. On an isthmus in the north island surrounded by..

Wellington Region Information

Located in the extreme south of the North Island, Wellington is the capital and third largest city..

Rotorua Information

One of New Zealand's most popular tourist destinations, Rotorua is a landscape of drifting steam..

Wellington Information

Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand and a cultural, political, and artistic hub in the..

Bay of Plenty Information

Located on the northern coast of New Zealand's North Island the Bay of Plenty certainly lives up to..

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