Take a trip to the tip of the North Island You can also discover secret beaches that the locals love, like Waimamaku and Mitimiti. Expect to have a lot of sand and waves to yourself, because crowds are unheard of.
On the west coast, Ninety Mile Beach, Ahipara and Opononi are coastal experiences you won't want to miss. Further north, at seaside communities like Taupō Bay and Coopers Beach, you can rent a holiday home to surf, swim, sunbathe and fish. Matauri Bay, just north of Kerikeri, is a magnificent sheltered sandy beach that's popular with locals. If you have sailing skills, you can charter a yacht from Opua. Choose a fast modern catamaran, go dolphin watching or sail on a tall ship. From Paihia you can catch a ferry to the historic township of Russell or cruise out into the bay to explore uninhabited sanctuary islands, including the hole in the rock at Cape Brett. Dive boats leave daily from the township of Tutukaka.įurther north you'll find the beautiful Bay of Islands, where maritime adventures and New Zealand history are intermixed. Offshore from this region is the Poor Knights Islands marine reserve, a world-renowned diving location. You can rent a bach or find a campsite at places like Ngunguru, Matapouri and Sandy Bay, then settle in to a glorious holiday lifestyle. Immediately east of Whangārei is the Tutukaka Coast, an area that's all about beaches, surfing, fishing and relaxing. Total distance is 87km, split into two to four days of biking at a leisurely pace. One of New Zealand's newest off-road adventures, it connects Opua on the east coast with Horeke on the Hokianga Harbour. To spend time surrounded by forest and Northland's scenic beauty, hire a bike and ride the Twin Coast Cycle Trail. Through waiata (song) and interpretation, you'll discover why Tane Mahuta is so important to Northland tribes.
A wonderful way to get introduced to Waipoua Forest is to visit with a local Maori guide.
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