Published on 14 December 2022 FNDC Cyclists and walkers will again be able to use one of the most popular sections of Te Pou Herenga Tai – Twin Coast Cycle Trail this summer following an agreement between Bay of Islands Vintage Railway Trust and the council to reopen a section of the trail between Te Ake …
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Cycling tourists and locals will soon have a safe and enjoyable alternative transport option when visiting one of the Far North’s most popular destinations once a cycle link is completed between Russell and Ōkiato. Construction of the first section of the path was started in mid-July by Bay of Islands Walkways Trust which is leading …
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Northland’s Great Ride is so much more than a scenic trip from coast to coast. It’s also an opportunity to dig into history, dip a toe in the water, get arty, and max-out the X-factor with bucket-list side trips. Here are just a few memorable attractions, heading east to west along the Pou Herenga Tai …
WOW! Northland, Bay of Islands has been named number 3 on Lonely Planets Top 10 destinations in Asia – Pacific destinations! This is the East Coast of our Coast to Coast trail! Don’t miss out it is gorgeous anytime of year! Click Here to Read More
By: Peter de GraafPeter de Graaf is a reporter for the Northern Advocate A Northland couple didn’t want Kaikohe to lose another of its grand old buildings — so they gave up a quiet retirement and sank almost $2 million into its restoration. The BNZ building, built in 1916 on the corner of Broadway and Park …
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By: Peter de Graaf Peter de Graaf is a reporter for the Northern Advocate Paula and Graham Grant still can’t quite believe they were able to buy a piece of land they reckon looks like a national park. Many visitors share their disbelief. A few leave still convinced the Grants are caretakers hired by the Department …
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Meet the man who mapped all 22 of New Zealand’s Great Rides. Download the app and ride the trails! Lorna Thornber 05:00, Jan 26 2019 on Stuff As far as work stories go, Gary Patterson’s are pretty impressive. A cartographer specialising in cycle tracks, it’s his job to make uncharted territory chartered. He and his trusty lightweight …
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The revamped Duke of Marlborough Hotel in Russell. Photo / Salmond Reed Northern Advocate A nine-year, $12 million revamp of an iconic Northland hotel was finally completed on Saturday when Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters opened a new wing at the Duke of Marlborough in Russell. The final stage of the upgrade included a new …
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The Hokianga Harbour start – or end – of Pou Herenga Tai, the Twin Coast Cycle Trail. This story was originally published by North & South and is republished with permission. I’m sitting on a green-tiled concrete sofa in the main street of Kawakawa. Across the street is the so-called “World’s Best Bathroom” – the Hundertwasser toilets, …
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This past Saturday afternoon there was an interview facilitated by Rawiri Love which included Adrienne Tari (General Manager of the Pou Herenga Tai Trail) and Shane Makiri who operates Twin Coast Adventures (Bike hire and accommodation). The event was the cycle trail mural blessing at the corner of Broadway and Wihongi St. WOW! Love this …