Whangarei & East Coast :: Bay of Islands :: Cape Reinga :: Kaitaia :: Kauri Coast & Hokianga
Golden beaches, secluded coves, tranquil harbours, warm waters, a dramatic coastline, wild surf, and spectacular forests… subtropical Northland is stunningly beautiful – an aquatic playground and a land of unspoiled natural splendor. Divers come from all over the planet to dive the Rainbow Warrior wreck and the Poor Knight Islands Marine Reserve with its spectacular reefs, secret tunnels, and the largest underwater cave in the world.
Experience Northland & Bay of Islands
- Ancient kauri trees
- Golden sands
- Poor Knights Islands – the largest cave by volume is Rikoriko Cave
- Maori legends
- Beautiful Bay of Islands
You´ll ❤️ these great things to see & do…
- Explore 90 mile beach
- Cruise through the famous hole in the rock
- Visit the Treaty House at Waitangi
- Swim with dolphins
- Hug a kauri tree
- Go sandboarding on towering golden dunes
- Experience the wonders of the poor Knights Islands
- Tackle one of the many bush tracks around Whangarei
Useful Northland & Bay of Islands Resources (Northland New Zealand Must See)
The Northland culture and history are the epitome of New Zealand tourism. The matchless maritime beauty of the place and the easy accessibility to world-class facilities in accommodation and fine dining lure a consistent flow of tourists here. The local terrain and background landscapes are simply breathtakingly beautiful.
There are special holiday packages that offer a grand combination of economic stay and complimentary passes to the locally harvested food and wine celebrations, and arts and crafts displays.
Northland New Zealand Must See: Northland is celebrated the world over for fishing and diving. Northland is popular for the 90 Mile Beach, Cape Reinga, Ahipara, Karikari Peninsula, and Doubtless Bay. The regions are regularly visited, but still appear as if waiting to be discovered.
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Auckland Bay of Plenty Coromandel Peninsula Gisborne & Eastland Hawke’s Bay Northland & Bay of Islands Rotorua Ruapehu Taranaki Taupo Waikato & Waitomo Wellington & Wairarapa Whanganui & ManawatuFind Your Perfect Activity
Manea Experience Guided Tour
41 State Highway 12, Opononi 0473, New Zealand Māori Culture Museums Family & Kids
75 minutes
Price:Included In Your Tour Package
Manea Experience Footprints of Kupe offers you a unique cultural encounter, with a 75-minute multisensory journey of guided storytelling – through art, cultural treasures, film, performance, digital interaction, and the splendor of Hokianga’s natural surroundings. NORTHLAND & BAY OF ISLANDS
Puketi Eco Walk – Half Day Tour
1756 Waiare Road, Ōkaihau 0295, New Zealand Nature Walking & Hiking Family & Kids
3 hours
Price:Included In Your Tour Package
Guided walk through Puketi Forest Enjoy an intimate guided walk through Puketi Forest, an ancient kauri rainforest, located 40 minutes from Paihia. With over 360 indigenous species of plants, this subtropical rainforest is one of the most diverse in New Zealand. Learn to recognise and name some of the native trees. Listen and see the
Puketi Night Walk
Puketi Forest Nature Walking & Hiking Family & Kids
2.5–3 hours
Price:Included In Your Tour Package
Discover the dark secrets of Puketi Forest, an ancient kauri rainforest located 40 minutes from Paihia With over 360 indigenous species of plants, this subtropical rainforest is one of the most diverse in New Zealand. This intimate guided tour takes you into the forest at twilight where you experience the transition from day to night.
Day in the Bay Cruise
Paihia Wharf, Bay of Islands Boat Cruises & Water Activities
Flexible
Price:Included In Your Tour Package
The Day in the Bay Cruise is a scenic and relaxing boat tour exploring the stunning Bay of Islands. Enjoy a full day on the water, discovering secluded beaches, crystal-clear waters, and diverse marine life, including dolphins and seabirds. The cruise includes stops at picturesque islands, where you can swim, snorkel, or hike to breathtaking
Russell Mini Tour
Russell City Tours
Flexible
Price:Included In Your Tour Package
Russell Mini Tour NORTHLAND & BAY OF ISLANDS Starting in Russell, take a one hour guided tour of this romantic seaside township, steeped in history with a very chequered past. Travel aboard an air conditioned mini-coach as you go back in time with stories from your knowledgeable guide taking you back to the earliest settlers.
Tandem Skydive 12,000ft
Kerikeri Active & Adventure
2-3 hours
Price:Included In Your Tour Package
Tandem Skydive – New Zealand’s Ultimate Freefall Experience A Tandem Skydive in New Zealand is the kind of experience you never forget—equal parts adventure, adrenaline, and pure magic. Located just 6 minutes from Kerikeri and 20 minutes from Paihia, this world‑class drop zone offers some of the most breathtaking scenery you can skydive over anywhere
Sundowner Sailing
Marsden Rd, Paihia Boat Cruises & Water Activities
Flexible
Price:Included In Your Tour Package
This short Sundowner sail on board the tall ship R.Tucker Thompson is perfect if you don’t have time for a full day in the Bay but still want a unique tall ship experience. Departing from Russell wharf at 4pm, the trip is a relaxing sail through the inner Bay around the area of Paihia, Waitangi
Full Day Sail from Russell
Bay of Islands Boat Cruises & Water Activities
Flexible
Price:Included In Your Tour Package
Sail a Historic Tall Ship in the Bay of Islands – Eco‑Friendly Day Cruise from Russell Experience the rare opportunity to sail on a working tall ship in one of New Zealand’s most breathtaking regions — the Bay of Islands. Departing from Russell, you’ll glide across the water with the wind at your back, making
Bay of Islands Dolphin Cruise & Wildlife Guided Day Trip
Paihia Wharf Wildlife & Beaches Boat Cruises & Water Activities
6 hours
Price:Included In Your Tour Package
Bay of Islands Dolphin Cruise Join us on our wildlife cruise, and view penguins and dolphins in the beautiful Bay of Islands. Experience the Beautiful Waters of the Bay of Islands Experience the bay’s stunning wildlife in comfort and eco-friendly style aboard our 50ft sailing catamaran, Carino NZ. As a licensed operator for dolphin watching
Ocean Adventure to the Hole in the Rock
Bay of Islands Active & Adventure
Flexible
Price:Included In Your Tour Package
Ocean Adventure NORTHLAND & BAY OF ISLANDS Experience the thrill of Ocean Adventure – the fastest boat to the Hole in the Rock on this 1.5 hour experience. Relax in state of the art suspension seating for a safe and comfortable ride as you fast track your journey through the iconic scenery of the Bay


