Places to Explore In Northland and the Bay of Islands

Discover the best places to explore in Northland and the Bay of Islands with curated recommendations from our travel experts.

Hokianga and the Kauri Coast

A peaceful harbor moves inland into the Hokianga region. It's a quiet area with small towns, unspoiled scenery, and proximity to the giant kauri trees...

  • 1 Restaurants
  • 1 Hotels
  • 4 Things To Do

Kerikeri

Kerikeri is often referred to as the cradle of the nation because so much of New Zealand's earliest history, especially interactions between M?ori and Europeans...

  • 2 Restaurants
  • 5 Hotels
  • 7 Things To Do

Paihia and Waitangi

As the main vacation base for the Bay of Islands, Paihia is an unremarkable stretch of motels at odds with the quiet beauty of the...

  • 3 Restaurants
  • 3 Hotels
  • 3 Things To Do

Russell

Russell is regarded as the "second" town in the Bay of Islands, but it's far more interesting, and pleasant, than Paihia. Hard as it is...

  • 3 Restaurants
  • 4 Hotels
  • 2 Things To Do

Warkworth

A sleepy town on the banks of the Mahurangi River, Warkworth was established in 1853. With lime mined from the local river, it became the...

  • 0 Restaurants
  • 0 Hotels
  • 4 Things To Do

Whangarei

The main center in Northland is the Whangarei (fahng-ar-ay) District; Whangarei Harbour was traditionally a meeting place for M?ori tribes traveling south by waka (canoe)...

  • 3 Restaurants
  • 2 Hotels
  • 9 Things To Do

Explore Northland and the Bay of Islands

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Restaurants 13

Hotels 15
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