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Paihia

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125,225,45

Whangarei

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61,64,12

Bay of Islands

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138,293,36

Omapere

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23,52,1

Ninety Mile Beach

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36,40,0

Cape Reinga

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35,73,0

Waipoua Forest

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10,26,0

Whangarei

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5,36,31

Kerikeri

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14,50,31

Waitangi

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25,50,0

Russell

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20,49,8

Tutukaka

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21,33,1

Mangawhai

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7,3,0

Kaitaia

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6,3,3

Matauri Bay

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5,15,0

Te Hapua

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1,0,0

Opononi

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0,3,0

Dargaville

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4,10,1

Waipapakauri

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2,0,0

Waipu Cove

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2,14,0

Waipu

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2,2,0

Mangonui

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2,1,0

Houhora

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2,4,0

Ngataki

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5,1,0

Kohukohu

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1,0,0

Kaiwaka

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1,1,1

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Paihia  

Hole in the Rock

Hole in the Rock, Paihia

 9 Reviews  On the way back to town, the boat allowed a few of the insane passengers to venture into the freezing cold water to ride a net. Sorry folks, but I?m from a tropical country so I gave this a miss. The... 

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Haruru Falls

Haruru Falls, Paihia

 5 Reviews  They're not really high falls by any means, but they are in a horseshoe shape, which is evidently rare, Niagra Falls being cited as the only other horseshoe shaped falls known. Beware of your... 

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Russell

Russell, Paihia

 4 Reviews  One of the activities you can indulge in (recommended) is to walk up to Flagstaff Hill. This has the combined benefits of (a) giving you some exercise (b) giving you panoramic views and (c) giving you... 

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Dolphin Adventure

Dolphin Adventure, Paihia

 3 Reviews  The following day, I went aboard a King's boat that took us on an awesome tour of the Bay of Islands. Paihia, the beach town I?ve grown to love these past few days, is situated in the Bay of Islands.... 

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The Cream Trip

The Cream Trip, Paihia

 2 Reviews  Take a cruise on the famous `cream trip` around some of the 144 islands and bays and through the well known `hole in the rock`. I finally did this on my last trip home and it was great. The weather... 

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Cook's Lookout Motel

 1 Review and 417 Opinions  My husband and I stayed here for four nights, and were really looking forward to our trip.... 

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Bay of Islands  

Bali Hai Motel Paihia

 1 Review and 105 Opinions  Stayed 3 nights in early Jan 07. Small motel with Everything spotlessly clean. Good facilities. Good... 

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Northland  

The Hokianga Vehicle Ferry

The Hokianga Vehicle Ferry, Northland

 vtveen Says:  Travelling around Northland the car ferry between Rawene and Kohukohu may help you to find your way and will shorten your drive from the Hokianga Harbour... 

 Transportation in Northland

Passenger ferry Paihia - Russell

Passenger ferry Paihia - Russell, Northland

 vtveen Says:  Paihia and Russell are the main towns in the Bay of Islands area. They are connected by road (a long and scenic but dangerous drive), a car ferry between Opua... 

 Transportation in Northland

Koutu Beach (and Boulders)

Koutu Beach (and Boulders), Northland

 vtveen Says:  On the way to our accommodation in Omapere we were looking for the Koutu Boulders along the waterfront of Hokianga Harbour. We did find the Koutu Loop Road... 

 Off The Beaten Path in Northland

Kawakawa - remarkable toilets

Kawakawa - remarkable toilets, Northland

 vtveen Says:  The worlds most remarkable public toilets can be found in Kawakawa. A little town situated about 15 km's from Paihia.They are designed by Friedrich... 

 Off The Beaten Path in Northland

Cape Brett Hole-in-the-Rock Cruise

Cape Brett Hole-in-the-Rock Cruise, Northland

 vtveen Says:  When visiting the Bay of Islands area we had to make at least one cruise to see at least a couple of the 144 islands. We decided to make the "Cape Brett... 

 Things to Do in Northland

Matakana and "the other" spectacular toilets

Matakana and "the other" spectacular toilets, Northland

 Kakapo2 Says:  Tip written by my guest writer MargareteWhile New Zealand's most stunning views are what Mother Nature has created - beaches, valleys or mountain ranges -, when... 

 Things to Do in Northland

On the Twin Coast Discovery Highway, Part 1

On the Twin Coast Discovery Highway, Part 1, Northland

 Kakapo2 Says:  You can see nearly everything and miss a lot when you travel in Northland, depending on how much time you can spend at this narrow stretch of rugged land north... 

 Things to Do in Northland

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 I do not have a great recollection of Kaitaia as this is not a very charming place. It is a poor town in a poor region and has New Zealand's highest... 

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Q:  Are these a safe deal? We didn't get a refund after we were forced to cancel a booking with one outfit? Since the company is not... 

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A: Who or which company did not give you a refund? There are several companies that run Cape Reinga tours. I went on a tour with Harringtons Cape... 

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Auckland To Cape Reinga

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Northland. I'd love to share with you the 38 tips I've written, the 41 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Northerly point of North Island

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 Situated north of Kaitaia, the most important town in the area and a good starting point for exploring the Aupouri Peninsula (a more or less unknown name), where one can find Cape Reinga. This... 

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Huge Kauri Forests, Endless Beaches and History

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 When I think of Northland my first thought are the huge kauri forests which are just a tiny fraction of how they have been before the arrival of humans. But they are still magic. I think of the... 

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Northland

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 The Northland of New Zealand ranging from Auckland in the southern part to Cape Reinga in the north is a place to lay back and enjoy the stunning views, great beaches and a variety of water activities... 

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Northland

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 Northland is a place where you can indulge the senses - rejuvenate body and soul. You can find yourself in an exclusive luxury lodge an up-market retreat or a family run campground. Many are off the... 

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