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KIA ORA FROM CONTENTS NORTHLAND Where we are 4 Airports and Transfers 6 Positioning Northland | Brand Pillars 7 NEW ZEALAND Summer | Contrasting Coastlines 8 Autumn | Northern Subtropical Pathways 8 Winter | Mäori Living Today 9 Spring | Ancient Living Forests 9 For Trade Travel enquiries, contact: Northland Journeys 10 Trade Marketing Manager Key Product | Top Things to See and Do 12 Sarah Archer +64 21 858 086 Northland Trade Portal 14 sarah.archer@northlandnz.com NORTHLAND, NEW ZEALAND This Trade Manual is the start of the conversation – selling Northland to the world. North of Auckland, subtropical Northland’s With accommodation to suit all budgets including longer summers and milder winters attract high end luxury accommodation; world class Auckland tens of thousands of visitors year-round. golf courses; and an eclectic mix of food and beverage providers from farmers’ markets and Spectacular yet diverse coastlines, marine roadside stalls to award-winning restaurants, reserves, kauri forests, and two oceans that wineries and artisan boutiques, Northland should collide make Northland – New Zealand’s be included in any New Zealand travel itinerary. northernmost region – an unmissable destination. Not only is Northland breathtakingly beautiful, Tena koutou Wellington it’s also a place of deep cultural and historical Nau mai, haere mai ki Te Tai Tokerau. significance, where two of New Zealand’s peoples came together, Mäori and Pakeha. Piki mai, kake mai. Christchurch We welcome you to Northland. Dunedin 2 WWW.NORTHLANDNZ.COM/TRADE Poor Knights Marine Reserve WWW.NORTHLANDNZ.COM/TRADE 3
Cape Reinga NORTHLAND, NEW ZEALAND Top of the North WHERE The Twin Coast Discovery Highway leads you on a circular journey through beautiful Northland. Ideal for self-driving visitors; this 800km Bay of Islands touring route connects you with the region's WE ARE profound mystique. Best completed over a number of days, the Twin Coast experience is one of contrasts: the sophisticated East Coast including the Bay of Islands and Whangärei; the enchanting West Coast's ancient forests and rugged coastline; and the Top of the North encompassing Doubtless Bay, 90 Mile Beach and Cape Reinga, a place of spiritual significance for Mäori. West Coast East Coast Key to Map 4 WWW.NORTHLANDNZ.COM/TRADE
AIRPORTS & TRANSFERS POSITIONING NORTHLAND Northland has three airports that service domestic flights, and welcomes cruise Northland has always attracted New Zealand holidaymakers because of its pristine white sandy beaches, maritime sports and relaxed pace - and our summers last a little longer. International ships to the Bay of Islands and Marsden Point. visitors are drawn to our authentic Mäori culture, natural wonders, and stories about our heritage and people (Mäori and Pakeha). AUCKLAND CITY DRIVE TIMES KAITAIA AIRPORT Northland is represented by four brand pillars, each one a storytelling champion of the uniqueness of Northland: • 2 hour drive to Whangärei Approximate flight time: • 3 hour drive to Paihia 60 minutes from Auckland • 4 hour drive to Hokianga Harbour • 4.5 hour drive to Kaitaia CRUISE SHIPS Drive times are approximate Tender wharves are located in the Contrasting Northern Bay of Islands at Waitangi, Paihia and Russell. Cruise ships can dock Coastlines Subtropical BAY OF ISLANDS AIRPORT alongside at Northport in Pathway (KERIKERI) Marsden Point, south of Whängarei. Approximate flight time: 50 minutes from Auckland CLIMATE Northland is New Zealand’s warmest WHANGÄREI AIRPORT subtropical region. There are 2,000 sunshine hours on average each year. Approximate flight time: The hottest months are January and 40 minutes from Auckland February, and winters are mild. Daylight saving is in effect September to April. Mäori Ancient Living Living Today Forests 6 WWW.NORTHLANDNZ.COM/TRADE Te Paki sandboarding WWW.NORTHLANDNZ.COM/TRADE 7
SUMMER (DEC – FEB) WINTER (JUN – AUG) CONTRASTING COASTLINES MÄORI LIVING TODAY Average summer temperature: Average winter temperature: 24°C high, 14°C low 16°C high, 7°C low Northland’s contrasting coastlines are among Discover Kupe, the first of the Polynesian the best in the world, but unlike most they are Explorers and encounter Mäori lifestyles Hokianga, West Coast, and Tasman Sea Waitangi Marae not overrun, crowded or commercialised. of today. The East Coast beckons a discovery of white When the rest of the country are warming in front sandy beaches, sheltered coves and pristine of the fire, visitors to Northland are still enjoying harbours to gather kaimoana (seafood), dive, the many outdoor activities and stunning scenery. swim, sail, snorkel or surf. On the wild West Around the region you’ll find opportunities to Coast visit shipwrecks, the solitude of empty discover the Mäori language, culture, stories and beaches, the world’s oldest and largest kauri traditions in Northland. No matter what the time trees, prehistoric rock formations, crystal clear of year, our special places including Waitangi freshwater lakes and giant sand dunes. Treaty Grounds are open for business. Bay of Islands, East Coast, and Pacific Ocean (Image: Fullers GreatSights) Flax weaving AUTUMN (MAR – MAY) SPRING (SEP – NOV) NORTHERN SUBTROPICAL PATHWAYS ANCIENT LIVING FORESTS Average autumn temperature: Average spring temperature: 21°C high, 11°C low 19°C high, 10°C low Journey to New Zealand’s northernmost point Explore ancient kauri forests, walk amongst where oceans collide and spirits depart for living giants. their ancestral homeland of Hawaiki. When you stand before the ancient kauri trees While autumn starts to descend on the country, you are in the presence of living entities that were Northland’s warm weather lingers on, making mature trees before any human came to these it an attractive destination for visitors. This is an shores. Explore these ancient living forests, regal ideal time of year to enjoy the many walking and with mighty trees that have supported lives and cycling tracks and trails, and the region’s fresh livelihoods for centuries. Remember that despite produce, award-winning wines and restaurants, their immense size these giants are also fragile, and artisan food and beverages. and now it is our turn to protect these great guardians of the forest. Bill from Footprints Waipoua Cape Reinga, where two oceans collide with Täne Mahuta, ‘Lord of the Forest’ 8 WWW.NORTHLANDNZ.COM/TRADE WWW.NORTHLANDNZ.COM/TRADE 9
NORTHLAND JOURNEYS JOURNEY ARTWORK The Northland Journeys beckon you off the providing relevant information about things to Each Northland Journey is depicted in a downloadable and printable PDF map, beaten track and on to roads less travelled. This see and do, including local tips, from around and associated pin and stamp. The artwork reflects the special wairua (essence), unique set of superb and stunning five road and the region. one water-based touring routes tells the stories icons and features of each journey. The journeys traverse the untamed and of our region and people, while revealing more dramatic Ancient Kauri Trail; the majesty of of our favourite places and hidden gems. ANCIENT KAURI TRAIL Where Giants Gather; the towns and coastal MAP LEGEND Kaikohe 54 KM HA RB OUR Rawene A NG Paihia 88 KM Car Ferry Download these maps and give them to clients routes of Into the Wide Blue Yonder and the Dargaville 81 KM Niua KI A 12 Point of Interest Arai Te Uru HOOpono ni that are visiting Northland, or use them to pitch Secret Coast Route; the magnificent beauty Route 22 Omapere Waima Forest Help stop the spread of Kaitiaki o Te Wahapu o Kauri Dieback. Protect our beautiful forest Northland to the undecided. These maps are of All About Islands; and the history and Walking track Hokianga Nui a Kupe Mataraua by staying on walking trackss and cleaning your footwe Swimming Forest ar WAIMAMAKU contrasting coastlines of Te Ara Coast to Coast. and equipment. tools that will make selling Northland easier Food To Paihia Cafe Shop Tane Mahuta 20 21 Kaikohe Example: The Ancient Kauri Trail & Kauri Walks Petrol station 19 Waipoua Forest Museum Drivers Tip: 18 Slow down and enjoy Scenic views Millennium Forest Projec the scenery and fresh The seafaring history of Plan your route arou Regenerating Kauri Forestt 17 forest air through Northland’s West Coast tells the nd Iconic photo stop! 400m the winding roads Katui Rd of the Waipoua Forest. Northland by downlo Maunganui Bluff Local favourite stories of more than 150 ships, ading Don’t miss ARANGA BEACH Aranga Coast Rd 15 free Journey maps 16 tossed from the unforgiving ‘7 Stands of Kauri’ KAI IWI LAKES Trounson Trounson Kauri Park Tasman Sea and wrecked against 13 Park Rd before you arrive, at 14 KAIHU Did you know? Ka i Iw i L a k e s the dunes and sandbars. www.northlandjourn NORTHLAND, NZ The kauri tree (Agathis Australis), eys.co.nz Kaihu Forest is New Zealand’s larges Rd Omamari Rd t Kaitaia and most famous native OMAMARI 12 The kauri is related to the tree and only grows in tree. conifer Museums, old buildings and Whangarei the subtropical northern part of the North Island. abandoned railway lines pay Auckland Omapere 81 KM Maungaturoto 64 KM DARGAVILLE homage to the lore of kauri BAYLYS BEACH 11 Baylys Coast Rd 7 8 loggers and gumdiggers. And 9 To Whangarei Did you know? 10 mighty kauri that have withstood Kumara The original masts from ‘Rainbow Warrior’ now the overlook Dargaville Museum Country the test of time and human R IP IR O B E A C H Dargaville and the Waipo ua River TASMAN located outside the Darga ville Museu m Regenerating Kauri Forest Drivers Tip: Keep an eye in intervention still stand tall, SEA 6 the mirror and let the locals pass strong and proud, providing the R IVER safely. O links to our ancient past. A Gum IR Tokatoka Peak WA Digger Kumara Country Historic Kauri Logging Prepare to be awed by this place Country RUAWAI 5 of dramatic contrasts, through Sterling Bushman’s Reserve Regenerating To farmland, villages and the MATAKOHE 4 Kauri Forest Whangarei Did The Kauri 3 2 PAPAROA ruggedly beautiful beaches of the Museum Pahi you know? The Paparoa Walkway wild and untamed West Coast, to Kaipara Harbour the peaceful shelter and majesty ARBOUR is one of the largest MAUNGATUROTO 1 harbours © Northland Inc. 2018 in the world. of the kauri forests. AH It covers 947 kms2 Brynderwyn Dargaville 64 KM (366mi 2 ) Whangarei 61KM R IPA Auckland 111KM at high tide. KA Pouto Kaiwaka Feb 2018 Find more at northlandjo To Auckland urneys.co.nz Te Hana WWW.NORTHLANDNZ.COM/TRADE 11
KEY PRODUCT TOP THINGS TO SEE & DO 9. REST, RELAX, UNWIND 11. DISCOVER OUR PIONEERING HISTORY Northland offers a wide range of accommodation. On the West Coast head to the Kauri Museum, After a day at Waitangi or out among the islands a pride of Northland, which tells the story of of the Bay, relax and unwind at the Copthorne our pioneering settlers through the lens of the Hotel & Resort Bay of Islands or head to the kauri industry. 1. UNDERWATER PLAYGROUND 5. JOURNEY TO WHERE TWO refurbished Scenic Hotel Bay of Islands. Head out from Whangärei on the Northland OCEANS COLLIDE 12. THE FIRST CHAPTER IN Journey Into the Wide Blue Yonder to the Journey to New Zealand’s northernmost point 10. ANCIENT FORESTS NEW ZEALAND'S HISTORY Tutukaka Coast for an unforgettable day with Cape Reinga and 90 Mile Beach in a full day Northland is home to the best preserved and Located on Northland’s West Coast, the Dive! Tutukaka. Enjoy some diving, snorkelling, of action and discovery or take a bus tour with largest of the remaining kauri forests in New stunning Hokianga was the place Kupe, stand up paddle boarding or sightseeing at the Explore or Fullers GreatSights. Zealand. Visit on your own or even better, take New Zealand’s first discoverer, landed over world-famous Poor Knights Islands Marine a guided walk by day or night with Footprints 1000 years ago. Opening in the area in late Reserve - one of the most spectacular dive 6. DISCOVER FROM ABOVE Waipoua. You might even hear kiwi in the wild. 2020, the Manea Footprints of Kupe Cultural spots in the world. Check out the Bay of Islands and Northland Centre will showcase his story; the story that from the air with Salt Air for a unique and started it all. 2. CRUISE THE ISLANDS OF THE BAY memorable experience. Have your camera Watch for dolphins when cruising through the ready to capture the spectacular coastline Bay of Islands to the famous Hole in the Rock on views and island scenery. Bay of Islands the Dolphin Seeker with Fullers GreatSights Bay of Islands, or for a change of pace take 7. IMMERSE IN MÄORI CULTURE AT Explore’s Ocean Adventure, the Bay of Islands’ fastest boat to the Hole in the Rock. NEW ZEALAND'S BIRTHPLACE Visit New Zealand's most important historic 3. OVERNIGHT IN THE BAY site, the Waitangi Treaty Grounds in the Bay of Islands. Take a guided tour, watch the What better way to experience the Bay of Islands incredible Mäori cultural performance, and visit than an overnight on a boat. Board The Rock for the on-site museums; Te Köngahu and recently loads of fun courtesy of the only overnight cruise opened Te Rau Aroha. in the Bay of Islands. Enjoy snorkelling, kayaking, island walks and the opportunity to catch or collect seafood (kaimoana). 8. EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY AT NEW ZEALAND'S OLDEST PUB 4. SAIL THE HIGH SEAS After a day at sea, it’s time for a drink, Enjoy the beauty of the ocean wrapped up in dinner, and a night in divine accommodation nautical memorabilia and history with a day at New Zealand’s oldest licensed hotel, the sailing in the Bay of Islands on Northland’s Duke of Marlborough on the waterfront in iconic tall ship, the R. Tucker Thompson. Russell. Don’t forget to ask about the tales of debauchery from days of old. 12 WWW.NORTHLANDNZ.COM/TRADE WWW.NORTHLANDNZ.COM/TRADE 13
Bay of Islands NORTHLAND TRADE PORTAL For more information on trade ready product available in Northland, check out the trade portal on www.northlandnz.com/trade. The listings include accommodation and sightseeing options that agents can book on behalf of their clients. The trade portal can be searched using the comprehensive search features that categorise by type and location. There is even a 'print my brochure' function which allows users to print listings included in the relevant search. The trade portal houses additional tools including images, maps, suggested itineraries, brochures and publications which help agents to sell and understand Northland more effectively. TRADE TOOLS INCLUDE BROCHURES MAPS ITINERARIES PUBLICATIONS SUPPORT 14 WWW.NORTHLANDNZ.COM/TRADE Whangärei Falls Museum of Waitangi WWW.NORTHLANDNZ.COM/TRADE 15
HE AHA TE MEA NUI O TE AO? WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IN THE WORLD? HE TANGATA, HE TANGATA, HE TANGATA IT IS PEOPLE, IT IS PEOPLE, IT IS PEOPLE A MÄORI PROVERB WWW.NORTHLANDNZ.COM/TRADE +64 9 438 5110 @NorthlandNZ Northland Inc, Level One, 35 Walton Street, tourism@northlandnz.com @NorthlandNZ Whangärei 0140, New Zealand ©2020
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