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Key Features
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Beach and Bay
Northland’s beaches are legendary. Sheltered, horseshoe-shaped bays offer excellent swimming, while ocean beaches provide surf breaks. A coach ride along Ninety Mile Beach is one of Northland’s most sensational experiences. | |
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Fishing Adventures
From December until June, billfish make themselves at home along the Northland coast. Yellowfin tuna, sharks and kingfish are other game fishing targets. Great for conference delegates who need to unhook from work. | |
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Cultural Interest
The Waitangi National Trust Treaty Estate provides a focus for Maori cultural activities. The grounds include a Maori Meeting House and one of the largest ceremonial war canoes in the world. |
What To Do
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Northland Activities
Sea kayaking, forest walks, diving, fishing, sailing, scenic flights, cultural highlights, and more... | |
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Northland Scenic Highlights
Waipoua Forest, Cape Reinga, the Bay of Islands, Ninety Mile Beach | |
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Events
Waipu Caledonian Highland Games, Snapper Classic Fishing Competition, Twin Coast Mizone Cycle Challenge, Bay of Islands International Yellowtail Tournament, Bay of Islands Jazz & Blues Festival |
Before and After
Northland encompasses the entire tip of the North Island, from Auckland up, so coastal explorations are the way to go. The east coast is known for white sand surf beaches and beautiful islands. The west coast is wilder, with black sand beaches and immense kauri forests.
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Auckland - Kaitaia - Auckland (5 Days)
The Twin Coast Discovery touring route makes it easy to explore the natural attractions and historic places of Northland. Special interest trails have been developed to lead visitors to heritage sites, golf courses, wineries and art studios. | |
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Bay of Islands - Wellington (7 Days)
A grand tour that takes you from New Zealand’s first capital in the Bay of Islands to Wellington, our current capital. Explore vineyards, geothermal activity and beaches along the way. |
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Key Tips
- April to November best time for conferencing in Northland
- Only a 45 minute flight from Auckland International Airport
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- Kerikeri, Kaitaia and Whangarei are the main urban centres in Northland
- Facilities available for up to 500 attendees
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Planning Essentials
Venues & Accommodation
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The Conventions New Zealand site provides detailed venue and conference services information. There are also Conference Facilities listings on this site which provide a summary of venues. |
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Northland Accommodation
From exclusive fishing lodges and golfing retreats to purpose-built convention and entertainment centres, Northland has the locations you need to bring your plans to life. While the environment is distinctly relaxed, service is always crisp and efficient. |
Getting Here
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Plane: The main international gateway for Northland is Auckland. From Auckland it takes less than an hour to fly to Whangarei, Kerikeri or Kaitaia. |
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Bus/Car: By car or coach, allow 2 ½ hours to reach Whangarei or 4 hours to reach the Bay of Islands. |
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