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Northland Winter Getaways

Bob Cooper — Fri, 12 Jan 2024 23:24:00 +0000

Northland Winter Getaway Always drawing a large crowd over the summer months, Northland is also a great destination for winter getaways. As one of the warmest regions in the country it’s no wonder Northland is known as the ‘winterless North’, and though there are a lot of outdoor activities to enjoy, there is lots to […]

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Your Guide to the Best Walks and Hikes in the Northland

Bob Cooper — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 04:21:00 +0000

Whatever your age, whatever your fitness level, Northland will have you up and walking. Looking for a leisurely half hour walk, or are you more of a ‘Bear Grylls’ type? No problem, because Northland has half hour to 3-day options among the 100+ walks, tracks, and loops scattered throughout this gorgeous part of New Zealand. […]

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A Golfer’s Dream Holiday

Ken Mullarkey — Wed, 31 May 2023 03:26:20 +0000

Scenic locations, mild weather for much of the year and top-quality golf courses, mean golfing in New Zealand is a must for any golf enthusiastic. In recent years many courses have invested heavily in both new and existing facilities, which equates to not only internationally ranked golf courses without the crowds, but they are also […]

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Where to Find the Best Local Cuisine in Bay of Islands & Northland

Ken Mullarkey — Sat, 05 Jun 2021 23:09:32 +0000

New Zealanders love their food and Northland is no exception as demonstrated by the near 400 restaurants and cafes throughout the region. It is no wonder the food is so good too with lots of sunshine, a comfortable temperature for most of the year, and surrounded by beautiful clear waters full of top-quality seafood. These […]

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Northland Highlights for Any Length of Stay

Ken Mullarkey — Sat, 12 Dec 2020 01:08:27 +0000

Between Auckland and Kaitaia there is so much to see and do and though it would be great to take your time over 7 days, sometimes other commitments just don’t allow the time. The key is to not spread yourself too thin, experience what you can and enjoy the break. We’ve broken things down to […]

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Discover Historic Bay of Islands and Northland

Ken Mullarkey — Wed, 05 Aug 2020 23:42:00 +0000

New Zealand is still a very new country, especially when you consider many of us have ancestral roots in Britain, Ireland, and Europe that are steeped in history. Northland holds the lion’s share of New Zealand’s history where Europeans first began setting up home in our beautiful land, and much of the oldest buildings and […]

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The New Zealand Tourism Boom

Ken Mullarkey — Tue, 01 Oct 2019 00:48:47 +0000

The tourism industry in New Zealand is booming with the export of services reaching new record highs. According to data published by Statistics New Zealand total tourism spend in 2018 amounted to $39.6 billion or some 10.2% of GDP. Cruise Ship activity continues to grow with some 150,000 passengers visiting the Bay of Islands in […]

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Your Guide to Entering the Bay of Islands by Cruise Ship, Plane or Car

Ken Mullarkey — Fri, 29 Jun 2018 22:54:16 +0000

Guide to the Bay of Islands. Regardless of where in the world you live, flying or docking into New Zealand’s Bay of Islands is a truly impressive sight. Surrounded by 144 islands, quaint seaside towns, and white sandy beaches, the Bay of Islands has a way of instantly relaxing people and reassures them, yes, coming […]

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A Chocolate Lovers Tour of Northland

Ken Mullarkey — Tue, 06 Jun 2017 02:25:07 +0000

We’ve found another great reason to visit Northland and its nothing to do with sunny days, beautiful beaches, exquisite wine, excellent golf or amazing scenery. Nope. We are in fact referring to chocolate. If you are serious about your chocolate then it’s time to head North and INDULGE! We’re not sure why, but chocolate is […]

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What’s Happening In The Far North This Autumn

Ken Mullarkey — Thu, 27 Apr 2017 22:10:15 +0000

So often when people choose a quieter way of life, be it moving into retirement or moving to a rural town, they worry that their new change of pace won’t be exciting enough. However, more times than not they find new friends and experiences and are left wondering how they ever had time to work! […]

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