Adventure Puketi
Adventure Puketi Accommodation & Guided Tours
Puketi Heights is located adjacent to Puketi Forest, only 8km from Okaihau Cycle trail, and offers two types of accommodation. On-site secure bike parking. Free wifi.
See and Do>On The Land
Footprints Waipoua
Step into our world with local Maori guides for an unforgettable journey of storytelling, Maori song and interactive interpretation in the Waipoua Forest
The Northland Firehouse Museum, Kaikohe
A great collection of old & modern fire memorabilia. Full size fire engine collection and more!
Te Waimate Mission
New Zealand’s second oldest building, the Te Waimate Mission preserves missionary, farming and architectural history, as well as stories of important early encounters between Maori and Europeans. Through its history, the property has been host to Charles Darwin, was the location of the Second signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, and was occupied by hundreds of British soldiers during the Northern Land Wars.
Clendon House
Clendon House was once home to James Reddy Clendon, a ship owner and trader who was in the thick of the earliest Maori and Pakeha interactions. James was a witness to the New Zealand Declaration of Independence, the Treaty of Waitangi, and was the first United States Consul. When he died, his wife Jane was left with little money and huge debts and you can follow her storey at Clendon house as she worked to save the house, pay off her debts and educate her children.
Puketi & Omahuta Forests
A treasure house for native plants and animals. See the magnificent kauri trees, watch birds and enjoy the breathtaking scenery.
Hokianga Harbour
Discover the tidal mangrove marshes in the Hokianga Harbour which cover thousands of acres and are a rich breeding ground for harbour and open sea fish.
Māngungu Mission Station
Established on the shore of the spectacular Hokianga Harbour in 1828 as a Wesleyan Mission station. Don’t miss this inspirational spot at either the start or the end of your twin coast cycle trail
Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Visiting the award-winning Waitangi Treaty Grounds and Museum of Waitangi are an absolute ‘must-do’ for visitors and locals alike. Great food and gift shop as well.
Ngawha Springs
Ngawha Springs is a geothermal hot pool complex consisting of 16 mineral baths each with unique nutrient and temperature characteristics used for centuries for relaxation as well as their therapeutic qualities and healing properties.