Northland is a large region connected by the Twin Coast Discovery Highway route, which starts and finishes in Auckland City. The area boasts a sub-tropical climate and is known for its heritage, beautiful beaches and majestic Kauri forests.
Our holidays are centred on Russell, Paihia and Kerikeri in the Bay of Islands, an area world famous for its big game fishing, its pristine waters are home to an amazing array of fish and marine life. Yacht charters and cruises, deep-sea diving - this water paradise has it all.
You can fly in to Kerikeri Airport or drive from Auckland to Paihia in just 3 hours by car or scheduled coach service, 5 hours if you go via the mighty Waipoua Forest, taking in the fabulous Matakohe Kauri Museum.
MUST SEE & DO
- Swim with the dolphins and enjoy the array of wildlife in this Maritime Park
- Travel to Cape Reinga at the very tip of New Zealand to see the Tasman Sea and Pacific Oceans meet by coach or by air and 4WD
- Cruise out to the Hole in the Rock and view the array of wildlife
- Discover the islands of the Bay on the Tall Ship "R. Tucker Thompson"
- Drive through the Waipoua Kauri Forest where you can see the two largest living kauri trees and visit the Kauri Museum at Matakohe
- Visit the historic Waitangi Treaty House and gardens where the treaty was signed between the Maori Chiefs and the British Crown
