Northland Region
Top fishing, top beaches, top cruising, top diving and tree tops define the top of the North Island:
Northland. The
Northland region (aka the “winterless north”) is where you’ll find sandy beaches, tropical waters, ancient rainforests and impressive sand dunes, all providing unique habitats for a fantastic array of bird and marine life as well as offering outdoor enthusiasts a diverse playground. This is the region where the Tasman Sea meets the Pacific Ocean and where European settlers once met Maori populations. When will the
Northland region meet you?
Climate
Relatively tropical, with a warm winter season and much sun.
Summer: 17 - 24°C
Winter: 11 - 17°C
Average rainfall: 1500 mm/year
Cool Facts
• Ninety Mile Beach is actually 55 miles (88km) long (but that’s still a lot of sand!).
• Tauroa Point has a world-class left-hand break.
• Where the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean meet is a phenomenon called a maelstrom, derived from the Dutch words “malen” (to crush) and “stroom” (current). These “crushing currents” can be seen from Cape Reinga.
• The Treaty of Waitangi was signed in
Northland.
• The country’s best demolition derby is in Kaikohe.
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