Discover Northland

Where to find us

The Northland region starts less than two hours’ drive from Auckland. Domestic airports are located at Whangarei, Kaitaia, and Bay of Islands (Kerikeri). Air New Zealand operates four services daily between both Whangarei and Bay of Islands airports to Auckland International Airport on 50-seater aircraft.

Scenic Highlights

See two oceans collide in a spectacular visual feast at Cape Reinga - a spiritual place for Ma¯ori at the top of New Zealand - then sand board down colossal sand dunes at Te Paki Stream and journey along the sand highway of 90 Mile Beach by coach.

Stand in awe at the base of Tane Mahuta – the 2000 year old ‘Lord of the Forest’, one of the largest and most photographed trees in the world, located on the Kauri Coast.

Interact with bottlenose dolphins in the Bay of Islands where you may also see whales, orca, seals and penguins. Don’t miss going through the ‘Hole in the Rock’ - a famous maritime excursion, where according to Maori legend, a drop of water from the cave roof above brings good luck.

Off the Tutukaka Coast, the Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve is a renowned divers’ paradise, but equally as appealing to snorkellers and kayakers. Venture inside the world’s largest sea cave which has housed concerts as it has great acoustics.