Loved by the locals: Matakana

An Irish pub might be the last thing you would expect to find on Great Barrier Island, but that’s exactly...

Catch a wave at Ahipara, discover whaling history, find an idyllic campsite, take a dip and try the famous fish...

North of the Bay of Islands, things get a little wilder.

It's hard to imagine what the north must have been like in the days before the timbermen came – unless...

In the beginning, everyone came here by boat.

If you are looking for a sense of history in New Zealand, it lies here.

A long, winding, tidal harbour overshadowed by rugged volcanic cones, Whangārei is a place of many meanings.

From impressive views and fascinating cultural history to chocolate treats and hidden beaches, we pick the best spots to visit...

It’s not that long ago that Matakana was just a bend in the road between Warkworth and Leigh.