The beauty of New Zealand’s Northland is one of the hidden secrets of the world. From rocky coves to pristine white – silicon rich – beaches the sub-tropical climate of the “Winterless North” is on a par with Australia’s South New South Wales Coast
Mangonui is the northern most harbour in New Zealand. At 34 degrees N it is in the sub-tropics and has a climate that is distnctly tropical – especially in the summer. The area is steeped in New Zealand history and no more so than Mangonui. From the first waka to
Karikari Peninsular is a must destination when visiting the Far North. There are beaches, golf course, vineyards and the picturesque Karikari Beach and Maitai Bay. Tokerau Beach is an expanse of beach from Aurere Stream to Whatawhiwhi at the northern end of the beach – a distance of about 18Kms.
If you are a surfer you will not find a better palace in the world to enjoy the waves the setting and the hospitality of the people. There are a series of sports all around the headland that is Ahipara. The firs that you come to is Shipwreck Bay. A
Tuamarumaru is a series of pa’s steeped in local history. It is an excellent walk around the 3 pas with views of Coopers Beach and Chucks Cove. Here is the history as told by DoC Within this reserve there are three defended pas sites and a number of other archaeologist