What to do there
Much of Northlands' extensive coastline remains unspoilt - an aquatic playground for adventure activities and escapist relaxation. Whangarei and Opua are renowned throughout the Pacific as attractive havens for yachts. If you have a passion for water sports, surfing, boating, game fishing, sailing and diving are all a way of daily life.
You'll find, too, that Maori culture is still very much alive in this region (32 percent of the population are Maori), and you'll also enjoy the shopping, dining and entertainment possibilities that stem from the distinctive local culture that embraces art, creativity, organic farming and alternative thinking. There is diversity everywhere, from Kaitaia, the most northern major town in New Zealand; Kerikeri, producer of art and fruit; Paihia, gateway to the Bay of Islands; Whangarei, New Zealand's northernmost city; Dargaville, heart of the Kauri Coast; to the Bay of Islands, the tourism hub that includes Kerikeri, Paihia, Waitangi and Russell. The highlights are Cape Reinga andNinety Mile Beach. Poor Knights Islands are a marine reserve fantastic for diving. The Hole in the Rock (Paihia) is a high-speed powerboat adventure. Sail NZ On the Edge (Paihia), New Zealand’s fastest commercial catamaran or visit Eagles Nest (Russell) for a luxury spa. Kauri Cliffs (Matauri Bay) is a golf course that attracts the rich and famous with its spa and lodge. The Waitangi Treaty Grounds are the site where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed in 1840. The Kauri Museum at Matakohe is a theme museum that tells the story of pioneering settlers. The jewel in Northland’s crown is undoubtedly the Bay of Islands, with 144 islands set in beautiful clear waters boasting fantastic diving.
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