Northland

Poor Knights Islands

This marine reserve features spectacular reefs and the largest underwater cave in the world. It was regarded by Jacques Cousteau as one of the world’s top dive locations.

Subtropical beaches

Golden-sand beaches bathe in subtropical warmth – Bream Bay, the Tutukaka Coast, Whangaroa Harbour and Doubtless Bay offer some of the best.

Cape Reinga and 90 Mile Beach

The northernmost point of mainland New Zealand is a place of deep spiritual significance to Maori as the departure point for the souls of those who have died.

Hokianga Harbour

This magical harbour, surrounded by quaint historic villages, is believed to be the place where the first Maori voyagers made landfall 1,000 years ago.

Waitangi Treaty Grounds

The historic Treaty House nestles in beautiful gardens, along with a huge waka (canoe) and carved Maori Meeting House, in this sacred place.

Kauri forests

The largest remaining forests of New Zealand’s huge and ancient Kauri trees exist on Northland’s west coast. Tane Mahuta in Waipoua Forest is thought to be 1,500 years old.