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— Experience Northland —
Subtropical Kerikeri and the Bay of Islands where colonial New Zealand began:
turquoise waters, long beaches, and great trees.
 

Attractions in Northland: Waitangi Treaty House, where colonial New Zealand began; giant, primitive Kauri trees; swimming with dolphins and other adventure cruises; deep-sea fishing; snorkeling and scuba diving; kayaking; day-tripping along Ninety-Mile Beach; Maori culture and crafts; day hiking in paradise; golf at Kauri Cliffs, Kerikeri, and Waitangi courses.

THE BAY OF ISLANDS

SWIMMING WITH WILD DOLPHINS
IN THE CALM, WARM WATERS
OF THE BAY OF ISLANDS

Lodgings: Ideally located villas and inns in Kerikeri, Paihia, and other Northland towns in the Bay of Islands region.
 

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CROSSING THE 90-MILE BEACH
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THAN IN A RENTAL CAR.

Getting to/from Northland: Rental Car, Domestic New Zealand Flights to/from Kerikeri Airport or Whangarei Airport an hour's drive south of the Bay of Islands.

Getting around Northland: Drivers will experience little traffic on Northland roads. Even in crowded market towns, driving here is basically stree-free. In addition, visitors can tour parts of the region by specialty rail, bus, and boat for specific sightseeing trips only—like the famous "Hole in the Rock" boat excursion on the Bay of Islands, or the 90-Mile-Beach bus tour to Cape Reinga Light. Use of a rental car permits great flexibility and independence for touring the coves, villages, mountains and forests of Northland—especially for those wanting to stop and enjoy the scenery, and explore small, out-of-the-way places.

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