Bay of Islands & Northland

New Zealand

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Arial view of Waewaetorea Island.

Mark Read

Overview

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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