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Northland Visitor Guide f~~~ NORTHLAND NORTHLANDNZ.COM TEINCLUDING TAI THE TOKERAU BAY OF ISLANDS VISITOR GUIDE 2018 Welcome to Northland Piki mai taku manu, kake mai taku manu. Ki te taha o te wainui, ki te taha o te wairoa Ka t te Rupe ki tai, Ka whaka kii kii NAMES & GREETINGS / NGÄ KUPU Ka whaka kaa kaa, No reira Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Tai Tokerau. Northland – Te Tai Tokerau New Zealand – Aotearoa Spectacular yet diverse coastlines, marine reserves, kauri forests, and two oceans that collide make Northland an unmissable and Caring for, looking after unforgettable destination. Subtropical Northland is a land of is a land people - hospitality of contrasts where every area is steeped in history. – Manaakitanga Northland is truly a year-round destination. Spring starts earlier and Greetings/Hello (to one person) summer lingers longer, giving you more time to enjoy our pristine – Tena koe sandy beaches, aquatic playground, and relaxed pace. Northland’s Greetings/Hello (to two people); autumn and winter are mild making this an ideal time to enjoy our a formal greeting walking tracks, cycling trails, and road-based Journeys that are off – Tena korua the beaten track and showcase even more of what this idyllic region has to offer. Greetings/Hello everyone (to more than two people) Whether you are drawn to Mäori culture and stories about our – Tena koutou heritage and people, natural wonders and contrasting coastlines, or adrenaline adventures, golf courses and world luxury resorts, we Be well/thank you and a less welcome you to Northland and hope you find something special here. formal greeting – Kia ora We are glad you came. How are you? – Pehea ana koe? I am well – Kanui te pai See you later – Ka kite Until next time/until we meet again – Ma te wa Motuarohia (Roberton Island) northlandnz.com NORTHLAND INCLUDING THE BAY OF ISLANDS VISITOR GUIDE | 1 NORTHLAND’S VISITOR CENTRES CONTENTS Let the local experts at Northland’s information centres help you make the most of your stay. Map, Drive Times & Climate 2 FAR NORTH I-SITE VISITOR CENTRE Full booking and information services for all accommodation, attractions, The Peoples of Northland 4 activities and tours around the Far North & Northland Let us make your visit a memorable one Free Wifi Te Ahu, Cnr Matthews Ave & South Rd, SH1, Ka ta a ~ For North Culture & Heritage 5 Phone: 09 408 9450 ~ Ema l: ka ta [email protected] I \ District Council Must Do’s Before You Leave 10 BAY OF ISLANDS I-SITE VISITOR CENTRE Offering a wide range of services including all accommodation, attractions, activities, bus, train and ferry bookings. Ancient Kauri Forests 11 ou can find us in the heart of Paihia next to the wharf. The Wharf, Marsden Road, Paihia ~ ForNorth • Phone: 09 402 734 Northland Journeys 12 Email: [email protected] I \~ District Council Aquatic Playground, Coastal Paradise 14 RUSSELL BOOKING AND INFORMATION CENTRE We can be found on both the Russell and Paihia wharves. Our friendly and nowledgeable staff are here to ensure you ma e the most of your stay in the Bay of Islands. Free boo ing service on accommodation, tours, cruises and transport. Walking Tracks 16 Plus assisting with your next destination options. The Wharf, Russell & Paihia Freephone: 0800 6 255, Phone: 09 40 8020 Cycle Trails & Mountain Biking 18 Email: [email protected], www.russellinfo.co.nz WHANGAREI I-SITE VISITOR CENTRE Food, Wine, & the Culinary Scene 20 Let our local experts help you make the most of your stay. Uncover the local secrets, the hi en gems, the best eals. Free booking service | gift shop | café. Easily foun on SH 1, southern entrance to the city. Open 7 ays. Arts, Crafts & Shopping 21 Tarewa Park, 92 Otaika Road, Whangarei WHAN GAR El Phone: 09 4 8 1079 HERE! Email: [email protected], www.whangareinz.com ~oVE IT Annual Events 22 WHANGAREI THE HUB INFORMATION CENTRE Te Manawa the Hub Information Centre is situated at the heart of the picturesque Town asin precinct. Our friendly team will help you uncover the local secrets, the hidden gems, the best deals. Free booking service. Open 7 days. BAY OF ISLANDS 24 Town Basin, 91 Dent St, Whangarei Phone: 09 4 0 1188 Email: [email protected], www.whangareiNZ.com WHANGÄREI & TUTUKAKA COAST 36 HOKIANGA I-SITE VISITOR CENTRE All bookings and information on accommodation, activities, tours and attractions for the Hokianga, Far orth, Bay of Islands and orthland. KAURI COAST & HOKIANGA 46 29 SH12, Opononi ~ ForNorth Phone: 09 405 8869 ~ Emai : [email protected] I \ District Council TOP OF THE NORTH 53 The official guide to the Northland Region is published by Big Fish Creative. PO Box 832 Whangärei 0140, NORTHLAND Northland Inc would like to sincerely thank Te Warihi, Janet and New Zealand Ph +64 9 430 3434 NEW ZEALAND Poutama Hetaraka for their contribution to both design and words The publisher has made every endeavour to [email protected] for this publication. Tenei te mihi kau i a koutou nga ringawera. ensure accuracy of all material, but accepts no responsibility for consequences arising from www.northlandnz.com any errors or omissions which may occur. www.facebook.com/Northland.NZ 2 | MAP, DRIVE TIMES & CLIMATE .. ------...... -- .... North Cape ---- ...... TOP OF THE NORTH DRIVE TIMES -- .... TEP,W ·- SAND • BAY OF ISLANDS Auckland Airport - Whangärei .............. 2.5 hrs DUNES ·-·- ··- __ Whangärei - Bay of Islands ................... 1 hr \ ... KAURI COAST & HOKIANGA Bay of Islands - Cape Reinga ................ 2.5 hrs \ WHANGÄREI & TUTUKAKA ,;_ ···.... \ Cape Reinga - Hokianga ....................... 3 hrs Hokianga - Auckland Airport ................ 3.5 hrs Drive times are approximate CLIMATE WHANGAROA The sun shines brighter and the water is warmer in beautiful subtropical Northland. BAY OF ISLANDS We just don’t do sub-zero temperatures ... ever. AVERAGE TEMPERATURES Summer (December to February) ....... 24°C high, 14°C low HOKIANGA Autumn (March to May) .................................... 21°C high, 11°C low HARBOUR Winter (June to August) ................................... 16°C high, 7°C low Spring (September to November) ...... 19°C high, 10°C low - Northland is New Zealand’s warmest and only subtropical region with 2000 sunshine hours on average each year. - The hottest months are January and February, however winters are still mild. - Daylight saving takes effect from September to April, making the warmer evenings lighter and longer. KEY TO MAP Twin Coast Route Alternative Tourist Drives Other Major Roads Twin Coast Cycle Trail i-SITE Visitor Centres 0 HELENSYILLE Airports 4 Cities • northlandnz.com NORTHLAND INCLUDING THE BAY OF ISLANDS VISITOR GUIDE | 3 Helping you get around Northland KAMO RAUMUNGA HOKIANGA OMAPERE OKAIHAU TIKIPUNGA MORNINGSIDE RAWENE KERIKERI >t• ONERAHI OKARA KAIKOHE 8 : 1-- OTANGAREI PORT WHAN1n GARE I ~ ~ lin KAIKOHE OHAEAWAI AHIPARA OKAIHAU KAWAKAWA EAST COAST KERIKERI PAIHIA PUKENUI iiiilt- ~ WAIPAPA ~ WAITANGI iiiilt- § For more times and more information visit: Northland . www.buslink.co.nz Buslin t-- ~e~ REGIONAL COUNCIL lt 4 | THE PEOPLES OF NORTHLAND Aotearoa (New Zealand) is home to people from many cultures and many lands. But before significant THE PEOPLES migration from around the world, there were two peoples, Mäori and Päkehä (people of European OF NORTHLAND descent). To learn about New Zealand’s history and to gain an insight into the coming together of Mäori and Päkehä, you need to visit Northland first. Northland is where it all began... … LANDING ON THE SHORES Over a thousand years ago the great discoverer Kupe, on the ocean-going double hulled waka named Matawhaorua or Matahao, arrived and named this place Aotearoa. Kupe and his crew had travelled thousands of miles across the Pacific Ocean guided by the stars, the sun and the moon, the currents, clouds, the wind and the birds. Today, many iwi trace their ancestry back to Kupe and some of the oldest traces of Mäori settlement, or kainga, can be found in Northland. Kupe returned to his homeland from Hokianga to inform his people of his discovery and so began many migrations. THE ARRIVAL OF EUROPEANS In the late eighteenth century Europeans arrived, initially on voyages of exploration, followed by traders, whalers and sealers. News of the temperate climate, the fertile land and the potential of kauri logging and kauri gum filtered back to the homelands - a big motivation for the migration which followed. Most of the region’s European population today are of British descent; many other ethnicities live in Northland including the Croatian community from the Dargaville area north, with He aha te mea nui o te ao? a particularly strong heritage around Kaitaia. Waipu, a small What is the most important thing in the world? town in Bream Bay, has a strong Scottish heritage and hosts He tangata, he tangata, he tangata one of the country’s most successful Highland Games, held It is people, it is people, it is people annually on New Year’s Day. — A Mäori proverb More than 150,000 people now call this region home. Together, we are the Peoples of Northland. northlandnz.com CULTURE & HERITAGE | 5 CULTURE & HERITAGE Mäori language, culture, stories and traditions are strong in Northland and you will see evidence of this throughout Maori Tours the region. Whether in an intricate bone or pounamu WHANGAREI (greenstone) carving, Mäori pou (carved wooden posts), <CC((((@))))))> visual shows, museums, historic sites, waka trips or TU TIKA TOURS guided night walks, our history is everywhere. Your Kiwi Cultural Connection In Whangärei immerse yourself in Mäori culture in a unique visitor Ph: 09 437 5651 or 021 507 826 experience that offers a fascinating insight into the rich history of www.tutikatours.co.nz the indigenous people of New Zealand. The Bay of Islands, known for its beauty and climate, is one of New Zealand’s most significant historic areas and the scene of early contact and conflict between the Mäori people and European Kerikeri Mission StationEst 1819 settlers, who began arriving in the late 18th century.
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