Kaitaia Travel Guide

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Things to Do  

Learn Things Maori

Learn Things Maori, Kaitaia

 kotitihaere Says:  Take a tour and learn Marae protocol, or try your hand at Maori weaving or Maori Bone Carving.Costs: NZ$35 - $45 depending on what you choose to do. 

Hotels  

Loredo Motel

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Northerner Hotel

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Shopping  

Pak N Save: Last Chance to Stock Up Before Heading North!

Pak N Save: Last Chance to Stock Up Before Heading North!, Kaitaia

 kotitihaere Says:  Kaitaia is the last town north, so if you are going further north to camp or stay, then it is very advisable to stock up on supplies here. There are a few shops further north, but the costs are higher due to the extra transport costs to get the goods up there. If you are... 

Local Customs  

Say "Kia ora" and smile :-)

Say "Kia ora" and smile :-), Kaitaia

 kotitihaere Says:  Walking around the town, you may get a friendly nod or a "kia ora" from strangers as you pass. Give the same back :-) 

Leave dirty footwear outside shops!

Leave dirty footwear outside shops!, Kaitaia

 kotitihaere Says:  At some shops you may see gumboots outside - locals will often remove their footwear before entering a shop if the footwear is muddy. 

Warnings Or Dangers  

No More ATMs North of Kaitaia!

No More ATMs North of Kaitaia!, Kaitaia

 kotitihaere Says:  If you are heading north from Kaitaia, you will not find any more ATMs. While there are a few places north that take EFTPOS, there are also places that don't, so travel prepared :-) 

Favorites  

Introducing Kaitaia :-)

Introducing Kaitaia :-), Kaitaia

 kotitihaere Says:   Kaitaia is the most northern town of the Northland region and the gateway to the Far North. With a population of around 5000, swelling at Christmas time with an influx of tourists, Kaitaia maintains its rural charm and laid back lifestyle.Walking around the town, you may... 

The Place

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Experience Kaitaia
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 At some shops you may see gumboots outside - locals will often remove their footwear before entering a shop if the footwear is muddy. 

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Q:  Where is Kaitaia? 

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A:  New Zealand » North Island » Northland » 

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Most Northern Town

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 Kaitaia is the most northern town of the Northland region and the gateway to the Far North. With a population of around 5000, swelling at Christmas time with an influx of tourists, Kaitaia maintains... 

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90 Mile Beach - Kaitaia

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 Kaitaia is a town in the far north region of New Zealand, at the base of the Aupouri Peninsula which is about 160km northwest of Whangarei. It is the last major settlement on the main road north to...... 

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