Northland

Gateway

The nearest international airport is Auckland International Airport. From here, transfer by air to airports in Whangarei, Kerikeri and Kaitaia or travel by road (approximately 2 hours, 15 minutes from Auckland to Whangarei and 3 hours,
15 minutes from Auckland to Paihia).

Unforgettable Events

Waitangi Day Celebrations – February – Waitangi
Propecia Rally of New Zealand – April – Northland
Matariki – Maori New Year Celebrations – June – Northland
Rally of the North – July – Paihia / Kaitaia
Bay of Islands Jazz & Blues Festival – August – Bay of Islands
Taste Bay of Islands – September – Bay of Islands
Northland Kauri Festival – September – Northland
Kerikeri Steam & Heritage Festival – November – Kerikeri
Great Taste Food Show – December – Whangarei

Travelling times

Paihia to:
• Auckland 4 hours, 5 minutes
• Whangarei 1 hour, 15 minutes
• Kerikeri 25 minutes
• Paihia to Omapere via Kaikohe 1 hour, 15 minutes

Whangarei to:
• Auckland 2 hours, 50 minutes
• Paihia 1 hour, 15 minutes
• Dargaville 1 hour, 5 minutes

Kaitaia to:
• Cape Reinga (one-way) 2 hours, 15 minutes

Action

4WD expedition up Ninety Mile Beach to Cape Reinga

Relaxation

Sailing in the Bay of Islands

Wildlife

Subtropical and temperate marine life at
The Poor Knights Islands

Taste

Kaitaia Fire, Northland’s answer to Tabasco sauce!

Culture

Waitangi Treaty Grounds, where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed