Want to find out more about the Kauri Coast then Dargaville is an excellent place to base yourself. From heritage walks along the Northern Wairoa River to river cruises the importance of the massive Kaipara Harbour will be evident. There
Ngunguru is a blip on the highway disecting the community from the beach. Slow down, park by the beach and explore the small settlement of Ngunguru. There is a fascinating history of coal mining, of people foraging for seafood for
Tutukaka’s badge of honour is an enormous dive bottle marking the entrance to the marina. Together with a holiday park, motels and holiday homes visitors quickly realise they are visiting a classic summer beach place where jandals are the norm.
The best spot for diving is … advocates debate where to go and what divers will encounter. The Poor Knights Islands is usually in the top five places to dive in the world. This is due to the proximity of
A harbour framed by soaring sand dunes is a majestic sight as drivers sweep around the curve into the Hokianga Harbour from Auckland. While there are natural marvels such as Koutu Boulders and glorious walks the essence of Hokianga
A weekend market is a quintessential inspiration on what to do on Saturday. Combined with activities around the market from walks in a nearby reserve, exploring a well known art gallery or indulging in a leisurely afternoon in a vineyard
Cambridge is pretty, perhaps it’s the glorious mature deciduous trees or the glimmer of Lake Karapiro and the rolling hills. There is the history of the place, 800 years and counting for historical buffs to wander through, natural wilderness
Only 6km apart linked by a ribbon of State Highway two. Waipukurau and Waipawa are places where the story of human occupation is over 800 years old. As a thriving agribusiness centre the layers have to be peeled off
A tiny settlement has been continuously inhabited by Maori. Bridge Pa is a blip on the road for visitors travelling to Napier or to the airport. Formerly known as Korongata pa, the current name reflects a bridge that used
Bustle of a capital city is replaced by quiet spaces, hills, valleys, wetlands and river flats where the occasional visitor utters a friendly greeting. Wairarapa is an ideal day trip from Wellington or an opportunity for visitors to explore lesser