Northland and Bay of Islands New Zealand – Just NZ

Attractions

• The safe, sandy beaches at Orewa & Mangawhai.
• The hot springs of Waiwera and vineyards of Matakana & Warkworth.
• 26 m high Whangarei Falls, arguably NZ’s most photographed waterfall.
• AH Reed Memorial Kauri park with its 500 yr old Kauri trees and treetop boardwalk – Whangarei.
• Diving around the highly acclaimed Poor Knight Islands, accessed from Tutukaka.
• Cruising through the 144 islands that make up the beautiful Bay of Islands.
• Sweeping views over the Bay of Islands from the Waitangi Treaty Grounds.
• Indulge in locally grown kiwifruit, grapes, avocados & oranges around Kerikeri.
• Dive the wreck of the Rainbow Warrior.
• Doubtless Bay is famous for excellent surf cast fishing & golden beaches.
• Dec-Jan the coastline is ablaze with the brilliant red flowers of the Pohutukawa tree.
• Wild & natural 90 Mile Beach, perfect for fishing and sand tobogganing.
• Moody Cape Reinga where the Pacific Ocean meets the Tasman Sea.
• Waipoua Kauri Forest with its walking tracks to giants such as 2,000 year old Tane Mahutu standing 52 m high & 14 m wide.

Events

Visit Northland and the Bay of Islands attend one of the many local events in this region.

• 10th – 12th July 2015
  New Zealand Fashion WeekRussell Birdman Festival
• 7th – 9th August 2015
  Bay of Islands Jazz and Blues Festival
• 23rd October 2015
  Coastal Classic – annual yacht race from Auckland to Russell
• 6th February 2016
  Waitangi Day Celebrations , Bay of Islands