What to do in Northland

Activities, attractions and tours

A harbor filled with sailboats surrounded by lush green hills.
A lantern on a wooden shelf with compartments below.
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A forested hillside with scattered young trees and fallen logs.
A wooden fence, a large rock formation, and a green hill with trees in the background.

Activities

Paihia/Russell: Hole in the Rock & Bay of Islands Cruise

From Paihia: Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour: 3 Hour

AU$120
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
From Paihia: Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour: 3 Hour
Discover the Bay - Hole in the Rock cruise includes Island Lunch

Discover the Bay - Hole in the Rock cruise includes Island Lunch

AU$157
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Discover the Bay - Hole in the Rock cruise includes Island Lunch
Shore Excursion: Hole in the Rock Cruise with Island stopover

Shore Excursion: Hole in the Rock Cruise with Island stopover

AU$140
per adult
Shore Excursion: Hole in the Rock Cruise with Island stopover
Bay of Islands: Awesome Day Sailing Tour with Island Stop

Bay of Islands: Awesome Day Sailing Tour with Island Stop

AU$145
per adult
Bay of Islands: Awesome Day Sailing Tour with Island Stop
Bay of Islands, Spirit & Craft Beer Tour with Lunch

Bay of Islands, Wine & Craft Beer Tour with Lunch

AU$145
per adult
Bay of Islands, Wine & Craft Beer Tour with Lunch
Kawiti Family Glowworm Caves Guided Tour in Bay of Islands

Kawiti Family Glowworm Caves Guided Tour in Bay of Islands

AU$128
per adult
Kawiti Family Glowworm Caves Guided Tour in Bay of Islands
Russell: 1-Hour Sightseeing Tour by Coach & Long Beach

Russell: 1-Hour Sightseeing Tour by Coach & Long Beach

AU$29
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Russell: 1-Hour Sightseeing Tour by Coach & Long Beach
Far North New Zealand Tour Including 90 Mile Beach and Cape Reinga from Paihia

Far North New Zealand Tour Including 90 Mile Beach and Cape Reinga from Paihia

AU$161
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Far North New Zealand Tour Including 90 Mile Beach and Cape Reinga from Paihia
Paihia or Kerikeri: Wine, Spirit, & Craft Beer Tour

Paihia or Kerikeri: Wine & Craft Beer Tour

AU$173
per adult
Paihia or Kerikeri: Wine & Craft Beer Tour
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From Paihia: Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour: 3 Hour

From Paihia: Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour: 3 Hour

Activity duration is 3 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 35 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$121 per adult
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History & culture

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Unique Cultural Experience at Waitangi Treaty Grounds – Day Pass

Unique Cultural Experience at Waitangi Treaty Grounds – Day Pass

Activity duration is 2 days
9.6 out of 10 with 67 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$62 per adult
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Wildlife & nature

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From Paihia: Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour: 3 Hour

From Paihia: Hole in the Rock Cruise & Island Tour: 3 Hour

Activity duration is 3 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 35 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$121 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Te Arai Beach Auckland: 2-Hour Surf Lesson with Equipment

Te Arai Beach Auckland: 2-Hour Surf Lesson with Equipment

Activity duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$66 per adult
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Attractions

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Unique Cultural Experience at Waitangi Treaty Grounds – Day Pass

Unique Cultural Experience at Waitangi Treaty Grounds – Day Pass

Activity duration is 2 days
9.6 out of 10 with 67 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$62 per adult
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What to do in Northland

Stay near popular Northland attractions

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Bay of Islands

9.6/10 (254 reviews)
Swim with dolphins, learn to sail or discover New Zealand’s fascinating history in one of the most beautiful areas in the country.
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Our guide on where to stay in Northland

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Mangawhai Heads

You'll enjoy the beaches and coffee shops in Mangawhai Heads. You might want to make time for a stop at Mangawhai Heads Beach or Mangawhai Golf Club.

Ninety Mile Beach on the Pacific Ocean shore with a blue sky in the background, New Zealand

Ahipara

Travellers like the beaches in Ahipara, and Ninety Mile Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Beautiful view of Mount Manaia in Whangarei Heads, New Zealand with a blue sky in the background

One Tree Point

Though One Tree Point may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mount Manaia and Mcleod Bay.

Te Wahapu

When in Te Wahapu, you can plan a visit to Paihia Beach and Russell Beach, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

A waterfront with boats docked, a pier with a red-roofed building, and greenery along the shore.

Whangarei Central

While visiting Whangarei Central, you might make a stop by sights like Town Basin Marina and Whangarei Art Museum.

 

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Day trip destinations from Northland

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Kaitaia

A street lined with palm trees and various shops, including a health spa and a surf shop.

Kerikeri

A detailed wooden sculpture with intricate carvings and a prominent face.

Kaikohe

A pier with a small information kiosk, boats docked, and a clear blue sky.

Russell

A coastal landscape with clear turquoise waters, sandy beaches, and rolling hills covered in greenery.

Opononi

A coastal landscape with a sandy beach, a calm sea, and a backdrop of hills and scattered houses.

Omapere

A lakeside with boats, a tree, and a rocky shoreline.

Okiato

A clear turquoise sea, a sandy beach, and a forested hill.

Urupukapuka Island

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