Northland
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Couples will love: Swimming with dolphins! Also visit Doubtless Bay beaches - sheltered perfect golden sand swimming.
Climate: A largely temperate climate. While the far north has subtropical weather during summer, and inland alpine areas of the South Island can be as cold as -10 C in winter, most of the country lies close to the coast, which means mild temperatures, moderate rainfall, and abundant sunshine.
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Romantic accommodation, honeymoons & holidays Northland New Zealand
Northland includes all of the country north of Greater Auckland. This relatively narrow peninsula is New Zealand's northern-most region, reaching towards Cape Reinga.
The warm sub-tropical north is a land of rolling, sometimes rugged countryside, tidal estuaries and mangrove trees, sparkling island-studded bays and long silvery beaches. In the more rugged areas are remnants of lush sub-tropical forest featuring giant kauris, which are among the largest rain forest trees in the world. It is an area of considerable historical significance, where Maori and European signed the Treaty of Waitangi - the document that joined them as one nation Northland is still home to many Maori, who create an important mix in the cultural diversiry of this area.
Northland is a favourite playground for lovers of anything aquatic. With 144 islands, the East Coast and the Bay of Islands are renowned for diving, boating, swimming and big game fishing. Inland hiking trails and short walks in the native forests lead to some of the largest and oldest trees in the world. The west coast is natural and unpopulated with wild golden sand beaches, which are popular with surfcasters and surfers. Cape Reinga - where the Tasman Sea meets the Pacific Ocean - is one of the most northern spots in New Zealand. Coach tours to the Cape drive along the flat, silvery sands of Ninety Mile Beach - an historic beach "highway" (actually only 64 miles or 103km long).
Main Centres: Dargaville - for the kauri forests and wild west coast beaches,
Whangarei - for beautiful bays and beaches, diving and big game fishing,
Paihia - for historic Russell and Waitangi, the Bay of Islands, Kerikeri - for orchards and craft stalls, Kaitaia - for Ninety-Mile beach and New Zealand's northern-most point, Cape Reinga
Must Do's: Matakohe Kauri Museum,
Giant kauri trees, Waipoua Forest Day and Night Walks,
Trounson Kauri Park - home to 200 native kiwi,
Ninety Mile Beach and Cape Reinga tours,
Bay of Islands' cruises, Historic Russell village, Kerikeri village for culture, arts and crafts. The Treaty grounds at Waitangi, Swimming with dolphins, Tutukaka Coast for deep sea fishing and diving at the Poor Knights Islands,
Maritime Museum, Dargaville. Quayside, Whangarei for shopping, Hokianga Harbour for sand duning,
Kauri craft stores,
Kai Iwi Lakes,
Doubtless Bay beaches - sheltered perfect golden sand swimming.
Fishing in Whangaroa Harbour,
Diving the Rainbow Warrior wreck,
Hole-in-the-rock cruise,
Haruru Falls, Paihia,
Bream Bay surf beaches,
Cape Brett Walkway, Golf Courses with sea views at Waitangi, Kauri Cliffs and Baylys Beach,Whangarei Falls.
 Waipoua LodgeImagine… being together under ‘Tane Mahuta’ the world’s largest kauri tree, escorted by a traditional Maori guide to welcome you in ‘karakia and waiata’ (song and prayer) or even... Learn more... |