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- Face_The_ElementsEdmonton, Canada281 contributionsThe Waitangi Treaty Grounds is where it all started. The commitment to preserving and sharing the stories of New Zealand's founding is found throughout, creating a memorable and educational visit for all. The two museums on site share insights into the past and require some time to read and understand what really happened here. The cultural performance was also very entertaining and the music was by far the best I’ve seen yet! The highlight of my visit to the Waitangi Treaty Grounds was undoubtedly the informative tour guided by James, a passionate individual deeply connected to his Maori culture. His wealth of knowledge, delivered with enthusiasm and a genuine love for sharing his heritage, added a layer of authenticity to the experience. His stories breathed life into the site, making it more enjoyable.Written 13 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- deborahbC3444RB320 contributionsStunning ....amazing....breathtaking views from the tip of the peninsular. The walking track to the Lighthouse and outlook is sealed and an easy walk with places to stop and enjoy the view along the way. This is a very spiritual place for Maori and the ancient pohutukawa tree growing in a place where it has survived against the odds of a hark coastal environment is a reminder of the spiritual belief that the spirits of all Maori after death travel up the coast to this tree.
The area around the lighthouse was being rejuvenated so the actual lighthouse was behind a barrier.
Here you can see the Pacific Ocean meeting the Tasman Sea which provided some swirling ocean currents.
You need to ensure you bring water and food etc with you when you venture to this attraction.Written 18 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - GeorgiaPalmerston North, New Zealand19 contributionsBeautiful scenery. It was great to walk to the bottom and view the falls from the bottom. Well formed track and lots of viewing platforms. Great for picnics as there are lots of benches and places to sit.Written 22 October 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Emma2605Gympie, Australia4 contributionsThis place is fantastic! We day tripped from Auckland to visit the museum with our 3 children (12,10 & 4) and had a fantastic day. One of the best museums in the world that I’ve visited. So much to see, wonderful history, very informative and a must see. The ladies at the front counter were lovely and the toilets were clean. We spent about 4 hours there and we all enjoyed itWritten 18 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Barbara SNew Plymouth, New Zealand78 contributionsWorthwhile visiting. I have heard about Tane Mahuta all my life and very pleased to have finally seen it.Written 16 September 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Apolonia70adelaide1,550 contributionsLots of shopping opportunities, travel booking offices, helicopter, Thunder bike - shopping includes pharmacy and great walking. Several impressive restaurants over water. Perfect holiday location and takeoff point for visiting area.Written 13 April 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JANWaikato Region, New Zealand19 contributionsVery pretty waterfall. Nice walk, slight steep track but also some steps, easily done. There's a few tracks to walk in the areaWritten 2 December 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Joel KVancouver, Canada3,477 contributionsWe visited here as part of our tour to Cape Reinga. we walked along the beach and observed a fellow and his friends fishing with a drone and taking the line out 1.5 kilometers into the sea. the fish he caught were abundant. The walk along the beach was quite pleasant.Written 29 October 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- deborahbC3444RB320 contributionsThis was one of the standout of this trip. The guided tour of the printery was amazing and very informative. We were the only two so we were not rushed and had plenty of time to ask questions and view the different parts of the printery. Terri our guide was knowledgeable and had a good sense of humour. The self guided tour of the gardens was a bonus. There is a small gift shop and a lovely French cafe on site. After the tour we had morning tea with fresh produce to accompany our drinks. Service again was friendly and efficient. I would imagine that it would get busy so go early.Written 18 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Joanne OAuckland, New Zealand10 contributionsWe had the most wonderful experience on this trip. The combination of physical challenge, magnificent views and stunning food made it one to remember. If you are considering this - please up in with both hands. You will make the most wonderful life-time memories.Written 23 September 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JANWaikato Region, New Zealand19 contributionsA great experience at this site. The cave was easy to negotiate having wooden walkways. We had opportunity to see glow-worms close up as well as seeing them glowing in the dark. We saw the resident large eel in the water on the cave floor. We were given permission to climb the steps through the rocky woodland to where the old cave entrance had once been, and saw good rock formations.Our guide was friendly, interest and witty.
No photos are allowed to be taken in the caves, but our guide offered to take a photo of us at the entranceWritten 4 December 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Diane HMaidstone, UK106 contributionsWe were looking for somewhere to stop to stretch our legs and have lunch whilst driving from Pahia to Orewa. We found the quarry gardens by researching the area around, Whangerei.
What a great place! Free entrance but with a donation box. Friendly staff and , beautiful gardens. Several different trails around the gardens (one closed due to the floods). We loved how the quarry has been transformed Some beautiful plants.
The restaurant was excellent, great staff and very tasty food. Spotlessly clean everywhere.
Thoroughly enjoyed our few hours here. Well done to all the staff and volunteers.Written 30 March 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Richard TTauranga, New Zealand11 contributionsMy wife is a professional artist and we have friends who had visited the Hundertwasser Art Centre in January and recommended it to us enthusiastically. Therefore, having lived in Onerahi, Ngunguru and Kamo during my first 17 years, a return to the region of my birth, coupled with a visit to the Hundertwasser, seemed like a great idea on the occasion of my 70th birthday. I can certainly say it was an excellent idea. It was great to see the tasteful development of the old Town Basin and we had the additional pleasure of hitting it (by shear luck) at the time of the Fri night Canopy Food Market. Dinner sorted!! On the Sat morning we went to the Hundertwasser for a couple of hours and loved it. I know there was a lot of discussion and controversy surrounding the funding and building of the Centre, but now that it's completed I can say it is world class and a fantastic asset for Whangarei, Northland and NZ. The art works, exhibits, displays, explanations, photos, memorabilia and the museum itself tell a wonderful story of a true genius. Hundertwasser was a fabulously creative, innovative, eccentric, bold, caring, visionary artist and architect. Some of the exhibits are particularly poignant. I loved the carpet made of one of his artworks by weavers in Afghanistan. Then a little later I learned it was the same carpet that adorned his cabin at the time he died on board a cruise ship off the coast of Australia. Letters between him and politicians and others illuminate the type of person he was. Then, there's the magical roof garden which is a joy to behold. We thoroughly recommend the Hundertwasser Art Centre, together with the Wairau Maori Art Gallery - the first unique and dedicated public Māori Art Gallery in Aotearoa New Zealand, with various exhibitions throughout the year.Written 4 December 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- AliNew Zealand491 contributionsThere is more than meets the eye there, with kiwi, museum, walks, trains, observatory and bird hospital. Pencil 3rd Sunday of the month for train rides. You can also take a Route 6 bus from the Whangarei city( Rose st, bus depot) for an easy ride there. Not all the facilities are open all the time, please check when the train rides are, they are on more frequently during the school holidays. Some museum exhibits are trying a bit too hard(like a teddy bear from 2000 which was given to someone when they were an adult ), but the staff is lovely and helpful and the money are used for a good cause.Written 7 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Donna W1 contributionLoved this more than we expected. Lots of beautiful and interesting birds. Fun feeding them and being among them. Definitely pop in if you are in the area after visiting the stone storeWritten 20 November 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions about Northland Region
- The top attractions to visit in Northland Region are:
- Barefoot Sailing Adventures
- Bay of Islands Snorkelling Ltd
- Phantom Sailing
- Vigilant Yacht Charters
- Great Escape
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- The best day trips from Northland Region according to Tripadvisor travellers are:
- *Popular Cruise Ship Tour* Bay of Islands and Glow Worm Caves Shore Excursion
- Full-Day Bay of Islands Tour by Vigilant Yacht Charters
- Waiheke 3 Vineyard Tastings Tour, best value on Island
- Island Hopper Day Cruise - sailing to wildlife sanctuary island - 6 hr cruise
- Bay of Islands Tall Ship Sailing on R. Tucker Thompson Including BBQ Lunch
- The most popular things to do in Northland Region with children according to Tripadvisor travellers are:
- Barefoot Sailing Adventures
- Bay of Islands Snorkelling Ltd
- Phantom Sailing
- Vigilant Yacht Charters
- Great Escape
Northland Region Attractions Information
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