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Kerikeri

In Kerikeri you can dip into New Zealand history, browse art galleries and enjoy fresh local produce. This town is full of character and flavour.

Paihia

If you want to discover the coves and beaches of the Bay of Islands, Paihia is a good place to start. Cruises of all descriptions leave from the wharf.

Whangarei

The city of Whangarei is an excellent place to slide into the laid back Northland lifestyle. Watch the boats as you relax at a quayside café.

Towns

Ahipara

If you want to see a dramatic sunset, enjoy an evening walk along the beach at Ahipara. This town has a rich history and a big choice of activities.

Cape Reinga

Cape Reinga is as far north as you can drive. See two oceans collide and discover ‘the place of leaping’, where Maori spirits begin their final journey.

Dargaville

Established by Yugoslavian immigrants in the 1870s, Dargaville is a river town with an interesting history. Pause here to enjoy cafes and galleries.

Kaikohe

The town of Kaikohe is a good place to buy supplies and catch a quick meal. If you have time to spare, investigate local history at the pioneer village.

Kaitaia

From Kaitaia you can plan your expedition to Cape Reinga and Ninety Mile Beach. This town has an interesting mix of Maori and Dalmatian ancestry.

Kohukohu

The harbour’s edge town of Kohukohu is quietly charming. It has several significant heritage buildings left over from the kauri milling days.

Mangawhai

Mangawhai offers a choice of beach experiences. Frolic in the waves on the surf side of town or enjoy a peaceful swim in the sheltered harbour.

Mangonui-Coopers Beach

This historic fishing village, with friendly cafés and a wide range of water-based activities, is next to several popular beach resorts.

Okaihau

On the main highway between Kaitaia and Whangarei, Okaihau is a friendly country town with a classic Northland pub and an interesting fire service museum.

Omapere/Opononi

Easy-going Opononi and nearby Omapere are places to live the beach life, catch a few fish and zoom down the giant dunes of the Hokianga.

Rawene

The Hokianga town of Rawene is full of historic charm. Walk around the heritage buildings, then relax in a café before catching the ferry to Kohukohu.

Russell

Historic buildings and a seaside setting give Russell a romantic personality. It’s hard to believe this town was once called the ‘hell hole of the Pacific’.

Tutukaka Coast

This sheltered harbour is the gateway to the Poor Knights Marine Reserve and the white-sand beaches of the Tutukaka Coast.

Waitangi

If you know something about New Zealand’s history, you’ll want to visit Waitangi. Here the treaty was signed between Maori and the British.

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