20 Featured Walks & Hikes of Northland tranquil bush walk. The four suites are in historic farm NEARBY ACTIVITIES buildings adjacent to the lodge. Copthorne Hotel & Resort Hokianga & ACCOMMODATION www.copthornehokianga.co.nz Situated right on the water’s edge of the Hokianga Harbour, this beautiful old style kauri villa has stunning Kauri Coast, Waipoua & Hokianga Harbour Walks views of the massive sand dunes across the bay. 18 Tokatoka Peak, 1 Waipoua Forest, 17 Wairere Boulders. Kokohuia Lodge Bed & Breakfast www.kokohuialodge.co.nz The Kauri Museum, Matakohe, Kauri Coast The lodge is perched high above the native bush. They www.kaurimuseum.com are proudly off-grid, producing their own solar electricity This award-winning museum tells a fascinating story and solar hot water. The hectare of native bush, maturing surrounding the mighty kauri tree, showing the history of orchards and gardens is managed organically. how these giant trees supported the early settlers in NZ. G Footprints Waipoua www.footprintswaipoua.co.nz Kauri Coast Top 10 Holiday Park Guided evening walk into the Waipoua Forest with Maori www.kauricoasttop10.co.nz guides. The guides explain the spiritual significance of Two hectares of peaceful parkland, surrounded by native their ancestors, the giant kauri trees, sing Maori waiata bush with river boundaries on two sides. Secluded tent (songs) and talk about the night creatures of the rainforest sites, cabins and quality motel units. Guided Night Walk and how Maori used plants for medicinal purposes. leaves from the park. Sandtrails Hokianga www.sandtrailshokianga.co.nz Waipoua Lodge www.waipoualodge.co.nz A personal interactive tour to explore the golden dunes, Five star lodge accommodation nestled on a ridge sand sculptures and wind sculpted canyons while overlooking the Waipoua Forest. Set on four acres of listening to local stories and legends. This is a place garden, surrounded by pasture, forest and features a where few visitors have ever ventured. Doubtless Bay Villas www.doubtlessbayvillas.co.nz Top of the North Walks Chic décor, sleek furnishings and glass-enclosed terraces 20 Te Araroa Walking Trail (start), 20 Cape Reinga Coastal with dramatic uninterrupted Pacific Ocean views. Walkway, 8 Mangonui Heritage Trail, 12 The Dukes Nose. Kingfish Lodge www.kingfishlodge.co.nz Harbour-side hideaway accessible only by water, nestled Peppers Carrington Resort www.peppers.co.nz/carrington on a beautiful headland overlooking Whangaroa Harbour. 3000 acre luxury estate with 4 kms of secluded white sand Gumdiggers Park www.gumdiggerspark.co.nz coastline, 18 hole championship-standard golf course, Walk around this 1890’s gumfield and see ancient buried acclaimed vineyard & winery. Lodge & villa accommodation. kauri forests over 100,000 yrs old. Kerikeri & Puketi Forest (Bay of Islands) Walks Kerikeri Park Motel www.kerikeriparkmotel.co.nz Close to Kerikeri town. New and spacious units. 2 Manginangina Kauri Walk, 4 Rainbow Falls Walk, 12 Dukes Nose (Whangaroa). 88 Lodge www.88lodge.co.nz B&B set in 1.5 acres of subtropical gardens; organic G Adventure Puketi www.forestwalks.com veggie garden and orchard. Guided day and night forest walks into the Puketi Avalon Resort www.avalonresort.co.nz rainforest in the Bay of Islands. The guides share Streams, lakes and waterfalls, Natural swimming pool, stories, history, culture and their knowledge of the sauna and spa pool. flora and fauna. Bed of Roses www.bedofroses.co.nz Puketi Heights Bed and Breakfast French style B&B overlooking historic Stone Store area www.forestwalks.com/accommodation in Kerikeri. Nestled next to the Puketi forest, comprising of two fully refurbished suites and a self contained unit. Walk Moon Gate Villa www.moongatevilla.com and stay packages available. B&B designed in the shape of Cupid’s bow with internal waterfall. Kauri Cliffs Lodge and Golf Course www.kauricliffs.com Magic Cottages www.takouriver.com Set on 6,000 acres with spectacular panoramic views of the Riverside self-catering eco-cottages in subtropical gardens. Pacific Ocean. This luxury plantation lodge with cottages Treghan Cottage www.treghancottage.co.nz has a championship golf course, two tennis courts, an B&B with secluded garden, separate guest wing, on infinity swimming pool, a spa and a fitness centre. site art gallery. Cliff Edge by the Sea www.cliffedge.co.nz Paihia, Russell, Bay of Islands Walks Boutique lodge with amazing sea views and gourmet cuisine. 6 Flagstaff Hill Track, 9 Bay of Islands Coastal Walkway, 13 Cape Brett Track, 15 Motuarohia (Roberton) Island Track, Waitangi Treaty Grounds www.waitangi.org.nz 16 Urupukapuka Island. New Zealand’s most historic site where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed between the Maori chiefs and the British Crown in 1840. Historic Treaty House, carved The Waterfront Suites, Paihia Maori meeting house, Maori war canoe and cultural www.thewaterfrontpaihia.co.nz performance. Nearby riverbank walk along the Waitangi Deluxe and penthouse suites in central Paihia. River to Haruru Falls. The Duke of Marlborough Hotel www.theduke.co.nz Top Trail Hire and Tours www.toptrail.co.nz One of the most historic hotels in New Zealand, The Duke Cycle hire and pick-up service. The Twin Coast Cycle holds the oldest pub license. On the Russell waterfront. Trail is built on an old rail corridor and features 80m rail tunnel dating back to 1915. It’s an easy ride for cyclists Flagstaff Lodge & Day Spa www.flagstafflodge.co.nz of all ages and fitness levels. In the heart of Russell. Gourmet breakfasts, day spa G Native Nature Tours www.nativenaturetours.co.nz treatments, complementary evening drinks. Guided nature walks. An authentic eco cultural tourism experience steeped in New Zealand Maori culture, Eagles Nest www.eaglesnest.co.nz where the Maori language and ancient customs are Five secluded luxury villas on a private 75 acre estate still practiced regularly. Learn about traditional Maori with serene views out over the Bay of Islands. Heated medicines and foods, take part in a native tree planting infinity-edged lap pools, private Jacuzzis, home cinema ceremony, enjoy a Hangi feast and relax in the comfort of systems and gourmet kitchens. a secluded bush camp or family marae. Various walks over private land, ocean and harbour Whangarei and Tutukaka Walks beaches and ancient volcanic peaks. Kiwi sanctuary. 3 Whangarei Falls, 5 Whale Bay, 14 Mount Manaia, Lodgings and all meals included. 19 AH Reed Kauri Park Kiwi North Museum, Heritage Park and Kiwi House www.whangareimuseum.co.nz Lupton Lodge, Whangarei www.luptonlodge.co.nz Nocturnal Kiwi House at the Kiwi North Museum set on A stunning historic villa (1896) only 10 minutes’ drive 25ha of bush, park and farm land. Also on display is New from Whangarei City or spectacular Tutukaka Coast. Zealand’s morepork (native owl), gecko, tuatara, Moa Lodge Bordeaux www.lodgebordeaux.co.nz bones, Maori taonga (treasures). Five star motel with landscaped gardens and well- Kingdom of Zion www.kingdomofzion.co.nz appointed rooms close to central Whangarei. Kingdom of Zion (Whangarei) is NZ’s largest collection Brantome Villa www.brantomevilla.co.nz of privately owned big cats, managed by Lion Man Craig Five star boutique bed & breakfast nestled in 1 ½ acres Busch. The park provides a sanctuary to 33 extremely of park-like garden leading to a lake. rare big cats. Guided tours & experiences available. Adventure Forest www.adventureforest.co.nz Dive Tutukaka and A Perfect Day Climb on amazing circuits rigged from tree to tree. Grab www.diving.co.nz www.aperfectday.co.nz a rope, jump, roll or swing in the air to reach the next See the Poor Knights Islands off the coast of Tutukaka. platform. 7 aerial circuits up to 10m high. Rated as one of the top 10 best dive sites in the world. Superb diving or day cruise. See the world’s largest sea Bream Head Coast Walks www.coastwalks.co.nz cave, dolphins, sea arches and prolific fish live. Diving, Private unguided boutique walks at Whangarei Heads. kayaking, paddle-boarding, snorkelling. Northland’s Main Walking Events Waipu, Mangawhai Walks Bay of Islands Walking Weekend boiwalkingweekend.co.nz 7 Waipu Caves Walk, 11 Mangawhai Clifftop Walkway Mangawhai Walking Weekend mangawhaiwalkingweekend.co.nz Run Walk Series runwalkseries.co.nz Mangawhai Heads Holiday Park www.mangawhaiheadsholidaypark.co.nz Accommodation: White sandy beach with great views of the lagoon style www.northlandnz.com/accommodation harbour & dunes Activities: www.northlandnz.com/activities Mill Ridge Secluded Cottages www.millridgecottages.co.nz Walks: Boutique self-catering cottages on 10 acres. bit.ly/NorthlandWalks Key: G Guided Walks www.northlandnz.com.