Location: Northland Region
Top Things to do in Northland Region
The 10 Best Nature & Wildlife Areas in Northland Region, North Island
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Restaurants in Northland Region
1. Poor Knights Island Marine Reserve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 196 reviews
World-renowned diver Jacques-Yves Cousteau rated this reserve, notable for its excellent visibility, as one of the top ten places to dive in the world.
Reviewed By erna317 - Whangarei, New Zealand
Great experience! Wide variety of fish, they’re not scared at all, rather inquisitive. Good visibility. Water colder than expected, even in summer so remember full wet suits!
2. Yakas Walk
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
This property is temporarily closed. Always check the website for changes that might affect your trip.
3. Paihia Harbour
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,218 reviews
Reviewed By johncherylh2016 - Hawera, New Zealand
Easy to walk around and take in all that happens around this little harbour. Rather busy, but still a relaxed place with lots of boats coming and going.Sometimes you can see the cruise ship's anchored of shore.
4. The Parrot Place
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 340 reviews
Wander through our glorious subtropical gardens and enjoy the entertaining antics and colourful plumage of a huge variety of exotic parrots from around the world. Enjoy getting up close and personal with our pet birds in a natural environment and get your photo taken with them and Elmo the dancing Macaw. Let the kids burn off some energy in our play area whilst you sit back and relax with refreshments and ice creams from our kiosk "Sweet Tweets"
Reviewed By clenrays - Rotorua, New Zealand
Hi Guys, I watched this on 'Travel Guides NZ' the show peaked my curiosity, so we went along for a visit, My family and I had an AWESOME experience, I highly recommend this place to all people of all ages, the staff are very informative about all the birds, there are not enough words to say about this place, but we DEFINITELY WILL BE BACK next time where in Kerikeri
5. Aroha Island Ecological Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By pbog2018 - New Zealand, null
My mother and I stayed here recently in Tui Cottage - highly reccomend!! Everything was wonderfully clean, it was quiet with beautiful native bush and a lovely spot for swimming. We heard kiwis from out cottage!! Thank you so much to all at Aroha Island for your work, aroha nui!!
6. Tutukaka Headland
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 52 reviews
Reviewed By Sus1952 - Palmerston North, New Zealand
I was apprehensive about walking to the lighthouse having read reviews that told of how sections of the path were difficult, as I have some agility issues. Of course you have to attempt the walk as close to low tide as possible which we did. There are lots of steps down to the beach joining the island to the mainland. Then there was a steep climb up to the lighthouse. I took two walking poles and had on trail running shoes which have a good grip. The paths were very dry when we walked the track so this also helped. The view from the lighthouse was truly amazing and well worth all the effort. You can see across to the Poor Knights and beyond, and to the bays below the headland.
7. Akeake Historic Reserve Track
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Always check the website for changes that might affect your trip.
8. Whangarei Native Bird Recovery Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By 562grahamb - Napier, New Zealand
This centre, run by voluntary donation, was started and continues to be run by Robert Webb and his wife to rehabilitate all injured birds where possible. For the minimal fee of $10 per person, you can have the opportunity to see and be pictured with the Centre’s resident Kiwi Bird, Sparky the one legged Kiwi. Bob over delivered. Along with seeing Sparky search for worms, and a detailed session about the Kiwi protection program and the centre, we say two 5 day old chicks hatched at the centre. Sparky has become the resident “Kiwi Educator” and spends this time meeting guests such as ourselves and flying around New Zealand with Bob to educate and encourage citizens to do all they can to preserve this endangered and adorable creature. It was an inspiration to witness such a caring and dedicated individual as Bob and see the difference that he and countless have made.
9. Herekino Forest Track
10. Waipu Cave
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 133 reviews
Reviewed By watts2311
Absolutely loved this experience. I was recommended to go here by a local and I’m so glad I did it. Drive down gravel road for 10 mins, Fairly big car park with a public toilet & free overnight camping option for self contained. Enter through the cave as seen in the picture, walk across the stream to the left and follow it through. Quite an easy walk through the cave, don’t have to go too far to see the glow worms. highly recommend taking a head torch for ease, if not I used my phone light, worked fine to see where I was stepping. I wore wellies and friends wore trainers - wear shoes you don’t mind getting wet as you walk through about 2/3 streams inside to cross over. Shortly after us there was a guided group going through about 1pm so made us feel at ease that we weren’t alone and going along the right track. 100% do this!!
