Northland Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
region at the northern end of New Zealand's North Island
About Northland
Māori tribes (iwi) in Northland say that their boats arrived in Northland in the 13th century, beginning their spread throughout the country. The British also used Northland as their starting point for their colonisation of New Zealand in the 19th century. New Zealand's first capital was Okiato (Old Russell) and the oldest European building in the country can be found inKerikeri. Battles were fought between the Māori and the British throughout this area as the British restricted Māori rights and spread into Māori lands. Despite its natural beauty and ample tourist attractions, Northland is one of the poorest regions of New Zealand. Economic deprivation is not readily apparent in tourist towns like Paihia and Kerikeri, but it can easily be seen in the Whangarei CBD and inland towns like Kaw
Top Attractions in Northland
Explore the best things to see and do in Northland:
- ★Cycle the Twin Coast Cycle Trail
Northland Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: