Transport
Airports: Whangarei, Kerikeri (Bay of Islands) and Kaitaia, with regular scheduled flights to and from Auckland on Air New Zealand. Air charter companies also provide flights into the region.These regional airports offer a number of domestic flights daily. (There are no international flights available). The nearest international airport is Auckland.
www.auckland-airport.co.nz
Roads: From Auckland, State Highway 1 is on the east coast and State Highway 12 on the west coast. All state highways are good roads. These two highways form the Twin Coast Discovery Highway touring route.
Buses: Buses and coach services operate between the larger centres in the region. Several companies provide regular scheduled passenger services to and from the Northland region. Reservations are recommended. Guided coach tours provide comfort and relaxation with informative commentary and insight into local history and culture.
Ferries: Vehicle ferries operate across the Hokianga Harbour between Rawene and Kohukohu, and across the bay between Opua and Okiato (bookings not required). Passenger services operate between Paihia and Russell. There are three short ferry trips available in Northland. Passenger services between Paihia and Russell operate frequently from about 7am each day. Two vehicle ferries operate in the region and they are suitable for all vehicles. One crosses the bay between Opua and Okiato, en route to Russell, Bay of Islands. The other traverses the picturesque Hokianga Harbour between Rawene and Kohukohu. Bookings not required. Pay on board each vessel.
Cycling: Explore Northland’s natural beauty by bike. The region’s wonderful temperate climate (New Zealanders have dubbed the region “The Winterless North’’) makes cycling an excellent way to see the area. There is advice on routes and road conditions on the Northland website.
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