By Peter de Graaf. Three brand-new Māori tourism ventures have propelled Northland into Time magazine’s list of the world’s top 100 destinations of 2021. When the influential US current affairs magazine, circulation 1.6 million, released its list of the World’s Greatest Places 2021 this week, two New Zealand destinations made the To read the full […]
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Northland has always been the perfect place to learn about New Zealand. There’s Tāne Mahuta, the famous kauri of the Waipoua Forest which lies at the southern edge of the Hokianga, and the Waitangi Treaty Grounds which speaks to the coming together of Māori and Pākehā cultures. Now we also have Manea Footprints of Kupe
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If you ask which pub is the oldest in New Zealand, be prepared for a hotly contested debate on the matter. There are several pubs that like to claim this title, depending on how you define “oldest pub”. You get to stay in two of them in our Cook to Kupe tour. Magical Experiences on
The Cook to Kupe cycling tour took us to places we hadn’t thought of, or even knew about. It opened our eyes to Northland, a completely different quintessential New Zealand north of the Brynderwyn Range only 3 hours North of Auckland. My husband and I booked the Northland Experiences Cook to Kupe tour in June
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Written by Tracy Mackey Biking and Hiking Bespoke Tour for the 8 Old Chooks! Take a tour with Northland Experiences for the adventure of a lifetime. An adventure of a lifetime always starts with anticipation, a pinch of the unknown, an exciting unusual experience, and not really knowing the outcome. I was very fortunate to
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By: Elisabeth Easther | elisabeth.easther@nzherald.co.nz Eager to entice more travellers to the Far North, local men Mike Simm and Steve Brodie have created a company that will see visitors spending more time (and yes, more money to benefit local communities) in their neck of the woods. Featuring three main itineraries, the focus is on history,
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NZ Walking Magazine September 2020 Northland Experiences delivers a range of tours. Choose from their iconic weekly Cook to Kupe Tour, to tailor-made trips of every kind – whether it be a hike to the famous sailor’s marker, Cape Brett lighthouse, or exploring the art trails and luscious vineyards of the North. The signature Cook
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As told to Elisabeth Easther. I’m originally from Wellington, but I’ve been living in the Bay of Islands for the past 30 years. We bought Fullers when they went into receivership in 1989 and moved here from Auckland in 1990. In 11 years, we turned the business around and, in the process, I became a committed Northlander.
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Cook to Kupe Cycling Tour – rich in history, culture, scenery, quirky towns, interesting locals, boutique accommodation, gastronomical delights and magical experiences. It was with great excitement that I packed my bag for the next five nights! I am lucky enough to live in the Bay of Islands and a walking and cycling company asked
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Northland is full of hidden gems, walks that not everyone has discovered yet! On this five night, six day fully inclusive tour you hike from the iconic Cape Brett over to the spectacular Whangaroa Harbour, with some luxury shuttling in-between. Some of the best hikes in Northland rolled into one tour! Even the name sounds
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