PRINT MODULESection Two Northland
SECTION TWO: PAGE TWO
Road - Self Drive
Driving distances and times to and from and around Northland.
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Km | Miles | Approx Drive Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland - Whangarei | 162 | 101 | 2 hours 30 minutes |
| Auckland - Paihia | 233 | 146 | 3 hours 20 minutes |
| Paihia - Kerikeri | 23 | 14 | 30 minutes |
| Paihia - Whangarei | 71 | 44 | 1 hour 15 minutes |
| Paihia - Kaitaia | 107 | 66 | 1 hours 30 minutes |
| Kaitaia - Cape Reinga | 116 | 72 | 1 hours 45 minutes |
| Paihia - Omapere | 96 | 60 | 1 hour 15 minutes |
These times are based on driving at 80 to 100 km (50 to 60 miles) per hour on open stretches of road, with a small allowance for traffic delays, petrol stops and refreshments.
Driving Routes
The Twin Coast Discovery route is a circular touring route that starts in Auckland. The route provides the structure from which to tour Northland’s west coast, east coast and the Far North.
The Twin Coast Discovery route has been themed so that visitors can take in their specific interests:
- Heritage Trail: ideal for history lovers - covers both Maori and European history.
- Art Trail: designed to lead art enthusiasts around the region.
- Golf Trail: some of New Zealand’s best golf courses are gathered together on the Twin Coast Golf Trail.
- Wine Trail: showcases the best the region has to offer and includes farm gate outlets, artisan producers, wineries, guided food experiences and restaurants.
There are many tourist drives that self-drive travelers can follow which detour off the Twin Coast Discovery Route.
Air Services
There are three domestic airports (Whangarei, Kerikeri [Bay of Islands] and Kaitaia) in Northland. Air New Zealand offers scheduled services to and from all of the airports.
Air New Zealand www.airnewzealand.co.nz
Getting to/from Airports
Whangarei
- Located approximately 5-10 minutes from city
- Taxi cost approximately $20 - $25 into city
- Shuttle service - $15.00 first person, $5.00 second person
Kerikeri
- Located 5-10 minutes from Kerikeri and 25-30 minutes to Paihia
- Shuttle service - services to Kerikeri and Paihia. Price approximately $25 per person
- Taxi - . price to Paihia approximately $55, VIP services available $65
Kaitaia
- Located 5-10 minutes from Kaitaia
- Shuttle services and taxi services operate - approximate cost $20.00
Approximate flying times between domestic destinations
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Approx Flying Time |
|---|---|
| Auckland - Kaitaia | 45 minutes |
| Auckland - Bay of Islands (Kerikeri) | 40 minutes |
| Auckland - Whangarei | 30 minutes |
These are approximate flying times, including connection times, and will differ depending on the airline and type of aircraft used.
Scheduled coach services
Intercity Coachline Services offer a wide range of scheduled services to/from the Bay of Islands, Whangarei, Kaitaia, Dargaville..
InterCity Coachlines www.intercitycoach.co.nz
Other local companies operate services to and from this region. Visit www.newzealand.com and click on Transport or see this region's website www.northlandnz.com
