The Cycle Trail Trust needs to complete some urgent maintenance work during the quieter winter months in preparation for the busier summer months. Contractors are getting ready to carry out some major maintenance in June. If you are planning a trip along the trail this month, please read on for the maintenance details so you […]
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Work is underway to improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians on the junction of Opua’s Franklin Street, English Bay Road, Oromahoe Road, and State Highway 11. A 60km/h speed limit has been introduced, as well as electronic safety signs that can be activated by cyclists and pedestrians. Schools and the wider community are being advised
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**UPDATE: Project has been slightly delayed and work is now due to start Sunday 19 November.** Works to make State Highway 11 safer for pedestrians and cyclists to cross the road between the intersections of the highway with Oromahoe Road and Franklin Street are about to start. The works will include lowering the legal speed
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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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The Far North District Council will develop a temporary cycle trail along roadsides between Ōpua and Taumarere as an interim measure, while plans to develop a permanent cycle trail along the railway corridor are progressed as originally planned. The Council opened the Ōpua-Taumarere section of the Twin Coast Cycle Trail along the rail corridor in
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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
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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
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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
New owners Paula and Graham Grant have big plans for Wairere Boulders in South Hokianga Read More »