Sometimes called 'The winterless north' this is a beautiful and historic art of New Zealand

Some highlights

Waipoua Forest and TANE MAHUTA (God of the Forest) ... a 1000-year-old kauri tree. Close to the main road, and well sign-posted. This tree will take your breath away!

The KAURI MUSEUM, MATAKOHE - tells the fascinating story of the kauri tree and its exploitation. Deservedly holds a very high reputation amongst tourists and visitors alike.

DARGAVILLE MUSEUM Contains an eclectic collection relating to the history of the local area, including the gum digging, and the numerous shipwrecks along the treacherous east coast.

take a 4WD experience along the coast south of Dargaville to the Kaipara Harbour entrance.

Waimate North, mainly an historic old church and its churchyard.

Makana chocolate factory - Kerikeri

Collins' steam sawmill in Kerikeri (open Monday to Friday only)

SS ELIZA HOBSON operates from the wharf adjacent to the Stone Store in Kerikeri.

The Stone Store and Kemp House in Kerikeri are NZ's oldest buildings. Get an insight into the early colonial past.

Russell - historic town with its museum and Pompallier House, makes a delightful day tour. Russell is a short ferry ride from Paihia, and a car ferry operates from Opua.

Visit some excellent vineyards for lunch (check for adverts and directions on the Opua car ferry).

Fullers Northland offer a number of cruises to the Hole in the Rock and the off-lying islands from the wharf at Paihia.

EXCITOR and MACK ATTACK - fast excursion vessels. Enquire and Book at the waterfront in Paihia.

A day excursion to Cape Reinga (leaving around 7-7.30am from Paihia and returning about 6pm)

The Treaty House at Waitangi (near Paihia)

Whangarei, - CLAPHAM CLOCK MUSEUM (by the waterfront, Town wharf)

Whangarei - Museum and Heritage Park - also offer a Kiwi House where our native bird can be seen.

Tane Mahuta

The Bay of Islands

The Kauri Museum Matakohe

Bay of Islands - The Hole in the Wall

Cape Brett Lighthouse