Bay of Islands & Northland
For many New Zealanders, the phrase ‘up north’ conjures up sepia-toned images of family fun in the sun, pohutukawa in bloom and dolphins frolicking in pretty bays. From school playgrounds to work cafeterias, owning a bach (holiday house) here is a passport to popularity.
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Top places to visit in Bay of Islands & Northland
Discover the best attractions in Bay of Islands & Northland from must-see sights to unexpected hidden gems.
- Attraction in North IslandCape Reinga
- Attraction in North IslandKerikeri Mission Station
- Attraction in North IslandRuapekapeka Pā
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Attraction in North IslandWaitangi Treaty Grounds - Attraction in North IslandArai-te-uru Recreation Reserve
- Attraction in North IslandClapham’s National Clock Museum
- Attraction in North IslandMangawhai Heads
- Attraction in North IslandTāne Mahuta
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