Dawn at Ngunguru, thanks to Northland Tourism
The Northland region comprises the large geographical area north of Auckland. Its climate is largely subtropical, and is renowned for its remaining forest stands of kauri trees, including the magnificent Tane Mahuta (over 50 metres tall and 2000 years old.) in the Waipoua forest. No part of Northland is more than 40km from the sea, so that fishing and sailing are major recreational activities.
Northland was the place where Europeans first settled New Zealand. Russell (or Kororareka as it was then known) in the Bay of Islands was New Zealand’s first capital. It was at Waitangi, just across the bay that Governor Hobson signed the Treaty of Waitangi, New Zealand’s founding document in 1840. The Treaty Grounds and the Governor’s mansion are open to the public.
There is a large Maori presence in Northland. It is the home of the largest Iwi (tribe) – Nga Puhi, The warm climate, rugged scenery, beautiful clear and warm waters and towering forests make this an ideal area to visit and explore.
Go to the
Northland Directory for listings of eco-accommodation and organic food supplies.
