Historic sites
Bay of Islands and Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Paihia, Northland
The Waitangi Treaty Grounds, where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed in 1840 between the British Crown and Māori chiefs, with museums, a carved meeti…
Travel tips in Northland, New Zealand
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Natural features
Cape Reinga (Te Rerenga Wairua)
Northland
The northern tip of the North Island, where the Tasman Sea meets the Pacific Ocean in a line of clashing waves off the point.
Campsites
Cable Bay Campsite
Paihia, Northland
Set in a sheltered bay with stunning coastal surrounds, Cable Bay is a great place for families to relax on the beach, swim, kayak, fish or explore t…
Campsites
Kapowairua (Spirits Bay) Campsite
Northland
Camp with lush forests and sandy beaches in close range.
Campsites
Maitai Bay Campsite
Taipa, Northland
This Kaitaia area campsite is popular with families.
Natural features
Ninety Mile Beach (Te Oneroa-a-Tōhē)
Northland
A long, straight surf beach on the west coast of the Far North, which is actually about 88 km (55 miles) long.
Campsites
Otamure Bay (Whananaki) Campsite
Ngunguru, Northland
Camp in a beach-front setting with large pōhutukawa trees for shade.
Campsites
Puketī Recreation Area Campsite
Kerikeri, Northland
Camp at the eastern edge of the forest, close to kauri trees.
Campsites
Puriri Bay (Whangaruru North Head) Camps
Paihia, Northland
Overlooking the mouth of Whangaruru Harbour, this campsite has sheltered waters for swimming and boating activities, and a series of interconnected w…
Campsites
Raetea North Side Campsite
Kaitaia, Northland
Take a break at the northern foot of Raetea, a lowland coastal forest situated in the Mangamuka Gorge.
Campsites
Rarawa Beach Campsite
Northland
Camp along a river bank nestled amongst trees a stone's throw away from Rarawa’s beautiful white sandy beach.
Campsites
Sunset Bay Campsite
Paihia, Northland
This is a private and secluded campsite with stunning coastal surrounds.
Campsites
Taputaputa Campsite
Northland
Camp near a lagoon suitable for swimming and kayaking.
Natural features
Te Paki Giant Sand Dunes
Northland
Huge golden sand dunes, some more than 100 m high, near the top of the North Island, where you can climb up and sandboard down at speed.
Campsites
Trounson Kauri Park Campground
Northland
A serviced campground in the Kauri Coast area.
Campsites
Twilight Campsite
Northland
Camp overlooking Twilight beach. Only accessible on foot and with minimal facilities, this is the spot for a true wilderness experience.
Campsites
Uretiti Beach Campsite
Ruakaka, Northland
Camp behind the sand dunes of Uretiti Beach, a sandy surf beach.
Campsites
Urupukapuka Bay Campsite
Paihia, Northland
Set in stunning coastal surrounds, this is a great place for families to relax on the beach, swim, kayak, fish or explore the nearby walking tracks.
Campsites
Waikahoa Bay Campsite
Ngunguru, Northland
Camp beside a sandy beach among pōhutukawa trees.
Campsites
Waipoua Forest Campground
Northland
A campground on the banks of the Waipoua River next to the forest visitor centre, run by Te Roroa, the iwi of the area.