NORTHLAND
Walking Must-Do’s of Northland Ninety Mile Beach © Adobe Stock
DON'T MISS • Whangārei New Zealand’s northernmost city is blessed with a busy marina and a slick selection of restaurants, bars and the impressive new Hundertwasser Art Centre. • Whangārei Falls These 26m-high falls are just a 10-minute drive from Whangārei city. • Whale Bay Follow the bush trail from Matapōuri Bay and drop into this dazzling cove. • Bay of Islands Comprising 144 islands, many of which are accessible by water taxi, ferry or kayak, the acclaimed Hole in the Rock boat tour
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and the lively hubs of Paihia and Russell. • Te Ahurea Representing life before Europeans arrived, visitors can take a self-guided tour of this recently redeveloped Māori living village, interactive pā site and gardens in Kerikeri. • Waitangi Treaty Grounds Where the original treaty was drawn up, with historic sites, marae, two state-of-the-art museums and carving studio, it’s a full day out. • Hundertwasser Memorial Park Celebrating the life and achievements of Friedensreich
Hundertwasser, find the Hundertwasser piazza near the famous toilets in Kawakawa. • Waipū is a bonny wee place with cafés and a museum. Waipū Cove is a top beach nearby. • Visit Mangawhai, a coastal paradise. • Soak in natural thermal waters at the renovated Ngāwhā Springs near Kaikohe. • The Tutukākā Coast is a haven for snorkellers and divers, boat tours frequent Poor Knights Island marine reserve and there are two sunken ex-navy vessels to explore.
