Northland New Zealand

Northland, New Zealand: Cape Reinga & the Twin Coast Discovery Highway

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Journey to the top of New Zealand and explore Northland, one of the least inhabited areas of this country. Climb giant sand dunes, cruise through the Bay of Islands, see the largest trees in the country, learn about the Treaty of Waitangi, and drive on the longest beach in New Zealand…these are all things to do in Northland. This is …

Bay of Islands from Paihia

Best Things to Do in Paihia, New Zealand: Gateway to the Bay of Islands

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The small town of Paihia is known as the gateway to the Bay of Islands. One of the best things to do in Paihia is to take a boat tour of the Bay of Islands, but you can also visit the historic Waitangi Treaty Grounds, go wine tasting, go skydiving, spend some time in the historic town of Russell, or …