We are Northland's first three-day private unguided walk. Situated at Whangarei Heads our boutique walk encompasses private farmland, stunning ocean and harbour beaches, rural roads, recreational reserves and public walkways. Start each day from our immaculately presented lodge and walk through an amazing variety of landscapes. At the end of the day return for a delicious dinner prepared by us and cooked by you. This outstanding natural experience will leave you with lasting memories.

Hundertwasser Art Centre with Wairau Māori Art Gallery celebrates visionary painter, ecologist and architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser and contemporary Māori artists. Discover the largest collection of Hundertwasser’s original artworks outside of Vienna. Hundertwasser in New Zealand 1973 – 2000 Exhibition includes paintings, original graphic art, tapestries, ecology and architecture. The Wairau Māori Art Gallery is the world’s first Māori dedicated public Art Gallery showcasing the finest in contemporary Māori art. Both the Hundertwasser Exhibition and Wairau Māori Art Gallery are housed within an original Hundertwasser architecture located at the Town Basin. The building is a more human architecture in harmony with nature. Visitors will find an Activity Centre, Afforested Roof and Theatre playing the "Regentag" short film. The MuseumShop offers a beautiful range of Hundertwasser objects of applied art imported from Europe. Open 7 days, 10am - 4pm. Book online or at the door.

Museum ● Kiwi House ● Heritage Park A multifaceted visitor experience with something for everyone in one very special place. View Kiwi in the nocturnal Kiwi House, the only facility of its kind in the Northland region. Learn why our environment and it's animals are so unique and special. The Museum tells the stories of our people and their place, plus some travelling exhibitions. All this is on a beautiful 25 hectare site with the original 1886 heritage homestead and other historic buildings. Room to stroll and stretch the legs, fresh air and space for the kids to run. Relax with us in this uncrowded family friendly environment, only 4kms from the SH1 and about 7 kms from the Whangarei CBD. Open every day, 10am to 4pm, except 25th and 26th December. All welcome.

Whangarei Quarry Gardens is a subtropical oasis created by volunteers in the remnants of a former quarry in Northland, New Zealand. The Gardens are open to the public and feature subtropical gardens, native forest walks, waterfalls, streams, quarry ruins, tunnels, a scented Camellia collection, a plethora of NZ native and exotic plant species and so much more... The Gardens have been created through the blood, sweat, tears and laughter of volunteers, supporting companies and other interest groups. Entry is by DONATION, with all proceeds used to develop our gardens

Always check the New Zealand Department of Conservation (DOC) website for changes that might affect your trip.

World-renowned diver Jacques-Yves Cousteau rated this reserve, notable for its excellent visibility, as one of the top ten places to dive in the world.