Trail Status: Open | Temporary Detour Lake Ōmāpere after ANZAC Read More | Book Train in Advance
Mulga Bills Stopover can accommodate up to 5 persons. Access to Mulga Bill’s from the cycle trail is a short 1.6 km ride along Ngapuhi Rd from where the road intersects the trail. On arrival you are welcome to use the main house swimming pool to cool off and refresh!
Mulga Bill’s Stopover Read More »
Located in central Kaikohe, motel accommodation, bike hire and shuttles. Base yourself in the centre of the trail.
Twin Coast Adventures – E-Bike and Shuttle services Read More »
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.
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.
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It is more than just a boat ride – the skippers tell you the most amazing stories and bring the Harbour to life! The scenery is amazing! And the trip becomes a memorable part of your time on the cycle trail!
Quality harbourside accommodation with scenic views of the Hokianga Harbour.
Horeke Boutique Hotel Read More »
Offering all the comfort and style of superior accommodation combined with the unique charm of two authentic vintage NZ railway carriages and one custom-built first class carriage.
“Beautiful birds in the Bay of Islands. Not only a beautiful campsite with lovely facilities, but as a bird sanctuary guests have the chance to see native New Zealand birds right next to their tents! We had a family of weka and piwakawaka with us our whole stay. 10/10 would recommend – a real treasure!!” Beckie March 21
Russell – Orongo Bay Holiday Park and Bike Hire Read More »
Take a ride on our star attraction Gabriel, built in 1927, she is fine example of a working steam engine and is the only one of her class left in the world.
Bay of Islands Vintage Railway – Kawakawa Read More »
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.