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You’veseentheheadlines:“Northlandopen forbusinessafterSH1workscompleted” Whattheyshouldprobablyhavesaidwas: “Northlandopenforholidays.”
TaniaBurt HeadofDestination& CommunicationsatNorthlandInc,the regionaleconomicdevelopmentagency, saysreinstatementofthehighwayacrossthe BrynderwynHills southofWhangārei meansthe regionisonceagaineasilylinkedtotherestofthe country–andNorthlandisreadytowelcomeKiwi visitorstoNorthland’suniquedestinationsand memorableexperiencesforthewholefamily
“Withthemainhighwaynowopenand connectingtheregiontoourneighboursin TāmakiMakaurauAuckland,we’reencouraging everyonetoheadnorth,”shesays “Asthe birthplaceofAotearoaNewZealand,fromthefirst landingofKupeintheHokiangatothehistorical significanceofWaitangiTreatyGrounds,we’re invitingNewZealanderstocomeandimmerse themselvesinthecultureandhistorywhich Northlandisreadytoshare
“Businessesandvisitorexperiencesarerollingout thewelcomematwithspecialoffersandevents, addingtolonglistofreasonstoexploreNorthland theseschoolholidays”
Forfirst-timers,there’snobetterwaytoexperience thenorththanfollowingtheTwinCoastDiscovery Highway,the800kmloopfromAucklandandback thatcirclestheregion.
ItrunsalongsideboththePacificandTasman shorelines,pastamazingsanddunesandsomeof thecountry’smostbeautifulbeaches,oftendiving inlandtopicture-bookvillages,vibrantculture andsomeofAotearoasrichesthistory
HailingfromtheBayofIslands,Burt(TeKapotaiNgāpuhi)istheperfectpersontoprovidean InsidersGuide Thenewlyre-openedBrynderwyn routeisthemaingatewaytoNorthland’sdelights andanatmosphereuniqueinNewZealand–but
there’salsodrivingroutesuptheeastandwest coasts Whilethewestprovidesruggedcoastlines andancientkauriforests,theeastcoastdelivers onsurfandsand.
“Northlandhastheoldesttouringrouteinthe country,theTwinCoastDiscoveryHighway,where youcanexplorethecontrastingcoastlineswithout needingtobacktrackonyourjourney,soyoucan makethemostofyourtimeinNorthland.
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Whangāreiofferssightslikethedramatic HundertwasserArtCentrebeforethe roadheadsbackouttothecoastto thepristineTūtūkākāandPoorKnightsmarine reserve,wherethere’smuchtoseeanddo Asyoujourneytowardsthetopofthecountry, you’llsoonfindthesprawlingaquaticplayground thatistheBayofIslands Aholidayfavouritefor Kiwis,theregionhas144islandswithactivities suchascruising,fishing,sailing,snorkellingand paddleboarding.
There’splentyofhiddengemsamongtherocky shoresandislands,includingseveraloutdoor adventures(evenatthistimeofyear Thisis the WinterlessNorth”,remember) There’scycling experienceslikeWaitangiMountainBikeParkor thePouHerengaTaiTwinCoastCycleTrail
TherearealsowalksincludingtheCapeBrett Track,TeMaikiFlagstaffHillandtheBayofIslands CoastalWalkway Plus,therearefivewaterfalls
inKerikeritoexplore,includingthepopular WaianiwaniwaRainbowFalls
Ifyourelookingformorelocalexperiences you canfindtheOldPackhouseMarketsinKerikeri, whereyoucantakehomethefreshestlocal produceandincredibleartisanproducts
BurtsayshistoricpartsofAotearoaandcultural hotspotscanbefoundthroughouttheBayof Islandsandaren’ttobemissed
“WhenyougettotheBayofIslands,everyvisitor mustgotothespecialWaitangiTreatyGrounds andlearnmoreaboutourcountry,”shesays Then whenyouhaveexploredtheBayofIslands, youhavetokeepgoingintothestunningFar North Theregionofferssomanybeautifulplaces andexperiences.”
Theroadcontinuestogoldensandsthatfigure intheHerald’sBestKiwiBeacheseveryyearand turnstolinkwiththewestern(Tasman)route
whereyou’llfindsomeofthecountry’soldest settlementsandmostdramaticseascapesat Opononi,HokiangaHarbourorthecharmingKai IwiLakes.
“Onthewestern(Tasman)route,yougettogo abitfurtherinlandandseetheothercoastline. YouhavetheKauriMuseumatMatakohewhich showstherichhistoryofthekauriindustry,anda bitfurthernorthyouhavetheinspirationalkauri, TāneMahuta,andtheWaipouaForest FurtheralongtheroadyouwillalsofindManea FootprintsofKupeintheHokiangathattellsthe storyofthearrivalofKupe,soyoucangetyour culturalgroundingonthewesternroute”
Theonethingyoushouldpack,Burtsays,isyour time.“TravellingtoNorthlandshouldbeabout gettingoutandconnectingwiththeregion,sowe recommendtakingyourtimeandmakinglotsof stopsalongtheway”
TwinCoastDiscoveryHighway: northlandnz.com/visit/northland-journeys/ Moreinfoonwhat’soninNorthland: northlandnz.com/visit/events/
Now is the perfect time to visit Whangārei’s new iconic tourist destination
WINTER DEALS IN JULY:
Family Special: Get 25% off the Family Pass, usually $65 Promo code: FAMILYDEAL24
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Book online using the promo code, or when you arrive at the front desk
Be immersed in a multi-faceted experience celebrating painter, ecologist, architect and visionary Friedensreich Hundertwasser and contemporary Māori artists
Open daily in Whangārei 10am – 4pm
Dent St, Town Basin, Whangārei 09 430 4230
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WINTER ESCAPE
Whilesummerhasitsmoments,there’ssomethingwonderful aboutamid-yearweekendaway.Ifyou’vebeenponderinga changeofscenery,we’reheretohelp.HerearefivebudgetfriendlyreasonstoplanawinterescapeinWhangārei.
1) Lovebeaches?Wehaveover100to choosefrom.
There’snothingquitelikehavingabeautifulwhite sandybeachalltoyourself Imaginewandering alongthreekilometresofuninterruptedcoastline, thewindtossingyourhair,thewaveslappingat yourfeet,andonlycuriousseagullsforcompany Ifthatsoundslikeheaven,drivetoKauriMountain BeachinWhangāreiHeads Locateddowna windinggravelroad,thispristinebeachisoften deserted.Needtowarmupafterwards?
Whynotstopatthetavernforapizza,orpickup fish&chipsforaclassicKiwilunch?
2) Whangāreihasathrivingartsscene
Whetheryoulovefunkystreetmurals,Māoricrafts, artisanglassblowing,localtheatreproductions,or brightandbolddedicationstoAustrianvisionaries, theressomethingtosatiateyourcreativedesiresin Whangārei You’llfindlike-mindedlocalswholoveto sharetheirpassionandcraft,andperhapsapieceor twotoadornyourwalls.
3) Treatyourtastebudsin150+cafes andrestaurants
Wood-firedroastlambpizza,roadsidehangi, Greekmezzeplates,smokedbrisketwith caramelisedonionandbluecheesepies,
Koreanfriedchicken,Vietnamesesummerrolls, pāuawontons,NutellaTimTambrownies shallwecontinue?
4) Ourwalkscomewithrewards Fromthecitycentre,youcanwalktothetopof Parihakaviaabeautifulbushtrackandenjoy panoramicviewsoverthecity Continuealongthe rivertoAHReedMemorialParkandnotonlywill youfindacanopywalkwaythroughtoweringkauri buttrackstobothPukenuiFallsandtheiconic OtuihauWhangāreiFalls Ifyoupreferagentlestroll,orifyouhavekidsto entertain,wanderthe42kmHāteaLoopWalkway (HuarahioteWhai) Thisfamily-friendlypath meanderspasttheHundertwasserArtCentre, ClaphamsNationalClockMuseum,theTownBasin,
5) It’seasytogethere(wepromise) Let’sputthepastbehindus WiththeBrynderwyns openandAraTūhono-PūhoitoWarkworth motorwaycuttingdownthedrivingtime,it’snever beeneasiertogettoWhangārei Whynotstop alongthewayandexploreWaipu’sScottishcharm orBreamBay’ssweepingbeaches? Ifyou’vespentenoughtimeinthecaronyour dailycommute,AirNewZealandoffers20-minute flightsfromAucklandtoWhangārei.
Bagspacked?Makeyourfirststopourisite VisitorCentre.ConvenientlylocatedonState HighwayOne,ourfriendlyteamcanhelpyou tomakethemostofyourtimeinWhangārei playgrounds,artinstallations,waterfountains,and theinstantlyrecognisableTeMatauāPohebridge (timeyourvisitfor12pmtoseethebridgerise) Oncecomplete,indulgeinacoffeeorcocktailfrom oneofthemanybarsandrestaurants
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Owning a waterfront property is a dream coveted by many yet attained by very few At Bayleys, we understand that waterfront living offers a lifestyle deeply connected to nature and the water’s edge We also know that these properties are tightly held and reluctantly relinquished
Whether you’re a current owner, prospective buyer, or simply interested in waterfront and coastal properties in the wider North of Auckland region, join us for an informative seminar The event format includes a presentation featuring the latest research and insights into the local waterfront market, case studies of recently sold properties, an overview of Bayleys’ annual Waterfront campaign, and a Q&A session with key waterfront sales leaders
Refreshments will be served, and you ll have the opportunity to connect with Bayleys’ specialist waterfront salespeople to discuss your unique requirements or interests in a relaxed setting
Paihia 24 Goffe Drive
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FARNORTH
Heat up your winter in the Far North IS OPEN
Ifyoutraveltothe‘WinterlessNorth’betweenJuneandSeptember,you’llberewardedwithallsortsofoff-seasonperks. Thetemperature’sanobviousone Itcanstillreach17degreesinthewintermonths.Off-peakpeacefulnessisanother–notjustatoftendesertedbeachesbutinthemuchshorterqueuesforaction-packedactivities.Andthebestbonusofall?Moretimeandspacetoexplore secrettravelgemsoftenoverlookedinthesummerrush.These‘Tophits’activitieswillgetyourtemperaturerisingthiswinter.
TOPHITS– BAYOFISLANDS&EASTERNBAYS
Paihia Andaction!Cruises,sailing,kayaking, snorkelling,diving,fishing(snapperandkingfish), parasailing,tandemskydiving,horsetrekking,golf toursandscenicflightscanallbebookedfrom operatorsorthroughthecouncilisiteatPaihia wharf TourscantakeyouupclosetotheCape Brettcliffs,around144islandsinthebayortothe famousHoleintheRock
KerikeriAnumberofmust-seeattractionsare astonesthrowfromKororipoHeritageParkin Kerikeri NewZealand’soldeststonebuilding(The StoneStore)andoldestwoodenbuilding(Mission House)sitnearariverwalktoWharepukeFalls, RainbowFalls,KororipoPāandTeAhureacultural centre Butifyouwantsomechilltimetoo,nearby wateringholesofferlocallysourcedwine,beer andrefreshments ThePackhouseMarket,near centralKerikeriisahubofactivityeveryweekend, packedwithlocalfoodsuppliersaswellas artisanssellingtheircrafts
WaitangiDescribedasAotearoa’smosthistoric site,atriptotheWaitangiTreatyGroundsis unmissable Insidethegroundsyou’llfind theaward-winningTeKōngahuMuseumof Waitangiwhichincludesimmersiveaudio-visual experiencesthatbringstoriesaboutthetetiritito life Doitalready!Youwontregretit
WaitangiMountainBikeParkOffering beginnertrails,crosscountry,jumptrailsand downhillriding,the30tracksthatweavethrough theWaitangiEndowmentForestwillkeepnovices andtop-notchmountainbikersbusy!It’sfree entry,butdonationsareappreciated,andbike hireisavailable
ŌpuaAshortdrivefromPaihiaisŌpuawhichis partoftheTwinCoastCycleTrail-PouHerenga Tai(moreonthatlater) CyclefromŌpuaalong KawakawaRivertoTeAkeAkewhereyouand yourbikecanboardavintagetrainthatlinksto TaumarereandKawakawa Bookyourticketwith BayofIslandsVintageRailway Ōpuaisalsothe placetocatchthehandyandfrequentvehicle ferrytoRussell
LOCALTIPS
Beaches&smalltownsClearbluewaters, glimmeringcoastlinesandidyllicbaysinthe FarNorthwillblowawayyourwintercobwebs. MatauriBay,Mahinepua,TaupōBay,andHihi arejustsomelocaljewels Foranauthentictaste ofthedistrict,takearoadtriptohistoricRussell andMangōnui,ormeetlocalcharactersatthe WhangaroaSportsFishingClub
WonderfulwaterfallsTherearefivewaterfalls inandaroundKerikeri AswellasWharepuke FallsandRainbowFallsinKororipoHeritage Park,youcanhuntoutTeWairereWaterfall,the SecretWaterfall andCharlie’sRock HaruruFalls nearPaihiaisalsoworthastop Allwaterfallsare accessibleviaeasywalkingtracks,andyoucan driverightuptoRainbowFallsandHaruruFalls Moreinfoatwwwkerikeridirectoryconz/ waterfall-walks
GlowwormcavesLightupyourFarNorthvisit withatriptotheKawitiGlowwormCavesinthe heartoftheWaiomioValley nearKawakawa
Thousandsofluminousglowwormsareright athomeinthebreathtakingrockformationsset amongstalushgreenrainforest What’snottolove!
TOPHITS–HOKIANGA,KAIKOHE&THEWEST
TwinCoastCycleTrail-PouHerengaTai isan87kmcycletraillinkingHokiangaHarbour onthewestcoastandtheBayofIslandsonthe eastcoast Ridealongsidepicturesquewaterways, throughfarmlandandfollowdisusedrail corridors.Thetrailissplitintofoursectionsthat canbetackledindividually,oralltogether,andin eitherdirection Mostridersspreadthejourney acrosstwodays,stayingovernightatoneofthe numerousB&Bsorboutiqueaccommodation options.Bikehireandshuttlesareavailable
Manea:FootprintsofKupe
ThisuniqueculturalcentreinŌpononiinvites youintotheworldofKupe,thediscovererof Aotearoa.ImmerseyourselfinthestoriesofKupe’s voyagethroughthefilm performance anddigital interactionsonoffer
Boulderformations Theseeasilyaccessible bouldersareashortwalkupthebeachatlowtide ontheHokiangacoast Theyrelesswell-known butmuchbiggerthantheSouthIsland’sMoeraki Boulders TheWairereBouldersarealsowortha visit,youcanexplorehundredsofflutedbasalt blockclustersthatstretchfor18km
NgāwhāSpringsisarefurbished,impressive complexthathousesasetofnaturalgeothermal hotpoolsjustfiveminutesfromKaikohe Each ofthe16geothermalpoolshasitsownunique characteristics,healingproperties,colours, temperatures,andminerals.Araretreat
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TOPHITS–TEHIKUINCLUDINGCAPEREINGA,KAITĀIA&NORTHERNBAYS
KarikariPeninsula WedgedbetweenDoubtless BayandRangaunuBay,you’llbespoiledbythe choiceofunspoiltbeachesonKarikariPeninsula MaitaiBay,RangiputaBeachorPuhekeBeachare justafewidyllicspotsforswimming,paddling, snorkellingorfishing
Ahiparasurfing Shippies atthesouthernend ofTeOneroa-a-Tōhe-NinetyMileBeachrivals Raglanforsurfbreaks butit’sfreeofthecrowds youmightfindintheWaikato Nottomentionthe manyotheruncrowdedbreaksyou’llfindalong FarNorth’stwocoastlines Checkyourfavourite surfwebsitefortipsanddirections
CapeRēingaTeAraroaTrailisa3000kmwalking trackthatstartsatCapeRēingaandtraversesthe lengthofthecountry Walkingtheentiretrailis asubstantialundertaking,sotacklingitinsmall sectionsisamoreachievableoption Don’tmiss theshortwalktotheiconiclighthousetoseethe TasmanSeaspectacularlymeetthePacificOcean
FarNorthDistrictCouncilwelcomes youtoexperienceourbeautifuldistrict
LOCALTIPS
LocalMarketsFarmersmarkets,craftmarkets, producestallsandhonestyboxespunctuateFar NorthlifefromKaikohetoKerikeri andMangōnui toTōwai TheregularKaitāiaSaturdayMarket bustlesinthetowncentrewithcraftbargains, foodandfreshproduce
BookingprotipsCapeRēingatripsandother activitiesaroundTeOneroa-a-Tohē-NinetyMile Beach areusuallycheaperfromKaitāiaand quicker(it’sonly15hourstoCapeRēinga) The isiteatTeAhucanbooktheseaswellaslocal scenicflights,horsetreks,fishingchartersand winerytrips
Askaboutthenighttimenaturetourstoseethe glowwormstoo
Formoreinformation,pleasevisit www.fndc.govt.nz.
Northlandisadesirableplacetolive,work andplay Comeandseewhysomany
AucklandersaremovingNorth Once you’veseenwhat’sonoffer,you’llwanttoreturn regularlyandenjoywhatwehave!Aucklanders arechoosingtomoveNorthduetotheslower paceoflife,thelifestyle,thevalueformoney properties,whilststillbeingonthedoorstepof ourbiggestcity
Here’saselectionofsomeofourfavourite NorthlandpropertiestoperuseonOneRoof 1 WaterfrontlandmarksellingunderRV
6169BRussellWhakaparaRoad,Russell SellingbelowtheRVof$9,690,000andfully furnished,thismuch-lovedwaterfrontparadise mustbesoldimmediately
ListedbyIreneBremner,BayleysKerikeri Viewmorewwwoneroofco.nz/02qKc
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Not just a holiday destination, but a great place to live
2.OpportunityofaLifetime-$1RESERVE!
49BanyanRoad,KarikariPeninsula,FarNorth Youwon’twanttomissthisonce-in-a-lifetime chancetoownamagnificent,privately positionedluxurycoastalhome,conveniently locatednexttoabeachwalkway Thisproperty isaspaciousFOURbedroomandTHREE bathroomluxuryhome offeredatasensational $1reserveAuction!Oneoffourtobeauctionfor $1reserveon25thJuly
ListedbyHaniaJohnson,RayWhite Viewmorewwwoneroofco.nz/mgRZZ
3.Breath-takingSeaViews
7OceanSoundsPlace,Mangawhai,Kaipara Preparetobedazzledbythesheerbeautyand energythatsurroundsthisremarkableproperty 7OceanSoundsPlaceoffersanunparalleled livingexperiencethatwillleaveyoubreathless boastingwideamazinginnerharbourandsea viewsouttoHenandChickenIslands. ListedbyMikeHutton,Barfoot&Thompson Mangawhai Viewmorewwwoneroofco.nz/6Q7lw
Ifyou’rethinkingofbuyingorselling,OneRoofco nzisadedicatedrealestateplatform–housing thelatestpropertynews&marketinsights,plusthere’sadvicetomakeyourpropertydecisions easier OneRoofmakesyoursearchsimplewiththousandsoflistingsrightacrossthecountry OneRoofco.nzhasover2500Northlandpropertiesforsale–we’resureyou’llfindyourdreamhomehere
4.ParadiseFound!40haNativeBushwith PrivateBay
215WaiauaRoad,Hihi,FarNorth Thispropertyrepresentsarareopportunityto ownover40haofremarkable,iconicFarNorth nativebushwithprivatewaterfrontaccess ListedbySarahO’Neil&ConanChristmas,New ZealandSotheby’sInternationalRealtyNorthland Viewmorewwwoneroofco.nz/If4nq
5.PriceDrop:SeriouslyForSale$915,000
55BarbadosWay,OneTreePoint,Whangārei DiscoverthisexquisiteresidenceinLaPointe Estate,boastingcaptivatinggolfcourseandMt Manaiaviews! ListedbyAndyDaltonandAngievanZyl, Barfoot&ThompsonBreamBayViewmore wwwoneroofco.nz/njzf0
