Visit Spirits Bay
A popular kiwi camping spot, the Spirits Bay campsite is a great place to get a way from it all and a good base from which to explore the Cape Reinga region.
Go sandboarding at Te Paki Dunes
No visit to the top of New Zealand's North Island would be complete without sandboarding at the giant Te Paki sand dunes near Cape Reinga.
Visit Cathedral Cove and Hahei Beach
For us, summer each year starts with a trip to Hahei Beach and an early morning paddle to Cathedral Cove. Here’s why we just can’t get enough of this place.
Walk the Kai Iwi Lakes Coastal Track
To be honest, this track isn’t a must-do, but if you’re visiting nearby Kai Iwi Lakes (you really should), consider this easy walk with it's little surprise.
Camp at Kai Iwi Lakes
Kai Iwi Lakes is one of our favourite Northland campgrounds. You won't find clearer freshwater lakes to swim in than these upper North Island beauties.
Visit Punakaiki Pancake Rocks
New Zealand's most interesting rock formations have got to be Punakaiki's incredible limestone Pancake Rocks in the West Coast's Paparoa National Park.
Visit Hokitika Gorge
It sounds like a cliche, but the incredible turquoise water that flows through Hokitika Gorge is something you really have to see to believe.
Go white water sledging in Rotorua
River rafting is cool but white water river sledging or hydrospeeding takes the fun to whole other level thanks to the crew at Kaitiaki Adventures.
Visit White Island
Take a once in a lifetime trip to White Island (Te Puia o Whakaari), New Zealand's most active volcano situated 50 km off the North Island's east coast.
Climb Mount Manaia
At 403m, a climb up Mount Manaia makes for an excellent workout and you'll be rewarded with panoramic views of Whangarei Harbour and nearby Bream Head.