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Exciting Updates on the Twin Coast Cycleway Project
Exciting Updates on the Twin Coast Cycleway Project We are thrilled to share some significant progress and updates on the Pou Herenga Tai – Twin Coast Cycle Trail project, developing

Walking NZ – The magic of the Twin Coast Cycle Trail
The Twin Coast Cycle Trail is more than beautiful scenery, more than an easy two-day ride, and more than an environmentally friendly tourism product. It is an authentic connection between

Temporary closure for winter maintenance
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

Safety lights are all go at Ōpua
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

Safety Crossing to be Installed at Ōpua
**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

Ōkaihau Celebrates 100th Anniversary of Railway Branch
29 October 2023 marks 100 years since the official opening of the Ōkaihau Railway Branch. The final stage of the link opened on October 29, 1923. A group of passionate

Popular east coast cycle trail section to reopen
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

Cycle route to open Russell to commuters and tourists
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

Temporary, alternative route for Twin Coast Cycle Trail
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

Pou Herenga Tai | Twin Coast Cycle Trail: Kaikohe’s cool Kura Kaupapa
The Pou Herenga Tai | Twin Coast Cycle Trail is a big part of life for a Kaikohe school – for recreation, education and a whole lot of fun. The

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