
GO NZ: Ōpua, Bay of Islands: A luxury, dog-friendly escape
We were supposed to be in Italy. Pigging out on pizza and tortellini while overlooking a Venetian canal. Then Austria was on the cards – our friends have built a

Top attractions on the Twin Coast
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

Bay of Islands named #3 on Lonely Planets Top 10 destinations in Asia – Pacific
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

Historic Kaikohe bank gets new life as cafe, hotel and backpackers
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

New owners Paula and Graham Grant have big plans for Wairere Boulders in South Hokianga
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

Meet the man who mapped all 22 of New Zealand’s Great Rides.
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

Duke of Marlborough’s $12m, nine-year revamp completed
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

Riding high on Northland’s Twin Coast Cycle Trail
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

Mural Blessing
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

RV Explorers shining the spotlight on the Twin Coast Cycleway
NZMCA backs the regions with new Motorhome TV series celebrating growth of Motorhome tourism New Zealand’s regions are getting much-needed support thanks to a new mainstream TV series backed by

Feedback closes 4.30pm, 4 April 2018
Are you interested in the future of the Twin Coast Cycle Trail – Pou Herenga Tai? Now is your chance to have your say. The Far North District Council is

Such a good time: The Twin Coast Cycle trail
By: Sarah Daniell Deputy Editor, Weekend Magazines, NZ HeraldFull Article The Twin Coast Cycle trail has opened up a world of possibilities for tourism. Sarah Daniell rediscovers her sense of childish

Northland gets coast to coast event
Written by: BAYLEY MOOR Last updated 13:37, September 6 2017 The Far North is set to host its own version of a Coast to Coast multisport event. More than 200 people have

Twin Coast Cycle Trail: Coast to Coast
4 Apr, 2017 5:00am 5 minutes to read Shandelle Battersby samples the soon-to-be completed cycle way linking the Bay of Islands and the Hokianga Harbour. There’s a very peaceful spot

Northland’s coast to coast bike trail opens at last
7 Jan, 2017 5:00am, 8 minutes to read After many missed deadlines the northern-most of the 22 Great Rides that make up the New Zealand Cycle Trail is open all