The site of New Zealand’s earliest Maori settlement, Northland is the birthplace of New Zealand and home to its best beaches. Head to the Bay of Islands for dolphins and marine life, or Cape Reinga – the most spiritually significant site for Maoris – to learn more about the Maori afterlife.

Active New Zealand

Outdoor and active adventures on New Zealand's North & South Islands

Active New Zealand

Outdoor and active adventures on New Zealand's North & South Islands

By Nicole Canning

Explore Northland

New Zealand road trips

Planning long-distance drives on North & South Islands

By Elen Turner

11 days

Bay of Islands and South Island escape

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9 days

Northern Auckland Circular Road Trip

Road trip to the Northern tip of New Zealand

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Northland

Active New Zealand

Outdoor and active adventures on New Zealand's North & South Islands

Active New Zealand

Outdoor and active adventures on New Zealand's North & South Islands

Explore Northland

New Zealand road trips

Planning long-distance drives on North & South Islands

11 days

Bay of Islands and South Island escape

Off-the-beaten path New Zealand

9 days

Northern Auckland Circular Road Trip

Road trip to the Northern tip of New Zealand

Why Horizon Guides?

Impartial guidebooks

Expert itineraries

Specialist advice

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