Location: Northland Region
Top Things to do in Northland Region
The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Northland Region, North Island
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Restaurants in Northland Region
1. Omata Estate
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By annepharm8 - Bridge of Allan, United Kingdom
A lovely relaxing place for an excellent platter lunch, good views, friendly and attentive staff and very good wines. Would highly recommend.
2. Burning Issues Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By fandingo - Auckland, New Zealand
We found our anniversary celebration gift at this gallery, and the added bonus was looking around a lovely space, with great energy and beautifully displayed artwork. The owner also gave us a recommendation on where to eat which was brilliant!
3. Simply Fun
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By LARRYR889 - Auckland, New Zealand
This small shop is located close to the ferry in Rawene and opposite the BoatShed cafe. It is run by the couple who run the Labyrinth Woodworks and Puzzle Museum in Omapere. We understand that the plan is to focus on the Rawene shop in due course. The shop is run variously by the puzzle collector or his wife. We visited on 2 occasions and met both. It was an excellent experience on both occasions. When the husband was there he gave us a couple of puzzles to try. They defeated me though my wife did well, and he made them look easy! As well as a wide range of puzzles to try there is a small display or puzzles and a large selection of puzzles and games to purchase. Very well worth a visit.
4. The Kauri Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 817 reviews
The Kauri Museum tells the story of the mighty kauri tree, its fascinating gum and pioneering past. The Kauri tree is the focal point and theme of this museum, showing the different stages of how this giant wonder fueled industries that sustained communities of the early settlers. The Museum has over 4,500 sq mtrs of undercover attraction, and is a 'Must See'! Visit our heritage Museum en route to the ancient kauri trees in the Waipoua Forest. Visitor Information Centre on site with main focus on the western route of the Twin Coast Discovery Highway and Northland. Disabled friendly, lots of free parking spaces available, accommodation and cafes nearby. Location: 5 Church Road, Matakohe, New Zealand 0593 Hours: Mon - Sun: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm (Open every day except Christmas Day)
Reviewed By rhondabP4198IT
This museum was incredible, the massive, Kauri gum collection, alone, was mind boggling. There is much to see and learn, and the beauty of this museum, is the community behind it. It has an army of volunteers, who are dedicated and so proud, of what has been achieved there. Many exhibits, have kindly been donated with pride as well. Even the Manequins faces, have been caste from local identities. The meticulous, attention to detail, with all the exhibits, even the sawmill, is astonishing. Well worth the cost of entry. $25 per adult. The shop attached, is worth browsing at, for gifts or momentoes. The friendly, helpful, paid staff, makes a wonderful atmosphere. There is plenty to enjoy and learn, for the whole family. Across the road nearby, is a café to have a recharge, after such an inspiring time, exploring the Musuem. Enjoy and allow for plenty of time, to step back in time.
5. Claphams Clocks - The National Clock Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 186 reviews
Reviewed By wolfk512 - Wellington, New Zealand
Certainly an interesting museum for any age group. Staff happy to guide and explain. Absolutely worth it!
6. The Woodturners Kauri Gallery and Studio
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 55 reviews
Gallery and working studio of Rick Taylor, Master Woodturner. Rick specialises in creating pieces from New Zealand Ancient Kauri. Bowls, platters, hollow forms,pens, treasure boxes, carvings and sculptures. Grains of the kauri and colours of the ancient kauri vary from dark browns to golden to the very interesting green kauri. Make time on your travels to have a days woodturning tuition with Master Woodturner Rick Taylor here at his studio. Woodturning tools and ancient kauri blanks for woodturners also available at his studio for you to purchase and take home and make your own kauri bowl, platter, pen etc.
Reviewed By dmeyer0908 - San Jose, United States
If you are visiting Waipoua Forest, be sure to stop at Rick Taylor's studio. He is an extraordinary craftsman who makes exquisite objects out of ancient Kauri wood. He also generously shares his knowledge of the material and his deep respect for Northland's unique ancient trees. Delightful!
7. Kawiti Caves
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 454 reviews
Reviewed By Kiwiana13 - Christchurch, New Zealand
While touring Northland we decided to stop at the Kawiti caves to see the glow worms. This is a whānau run operation, as our guide Summer explained - this cave is on land held by her whānau for hundreds of years. We waited in the picnic area for the tour to start and were entertained by a few cheeky piwakawaka that seemed almost tame, they came so close. Summer guided us through the caves, explaining the features of limestone and the glow worm lifecycle. The three main caverns have varying numbers of glow worms; the most spectacular is the middle cavern- the Milky Way. We could see the glow worms up close by the light of the lanterns provided. At the end of the tour Summer sang a beautiful waiata in the Milky Way cavern- such a magical experience! At the end of the cave tour, we explored the bushwalk. Overall this was well worth the entry price!
8. The Stone Store & Kemp House - Kerikeri Mission Station
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 757 reviews
The Bay of Islands is New Zealand's foremost historic area, birthplace to Maori and Pakeha (European) relations and home of the Kerikeri Mission Station. Established in 1819, the Kerikeri Mission Station is one of New Zealand's first places where Maori invited visitors to to live among them. Built under the protection of local Maori chiefs who were keen to harness the trade and technology of Europe, Kerikeri Mission Station grew amidst a backdrop of tribal warfare and ever increasing visits from foreign ships. Located only 5 minutes from Kerikeri the Kerikeri Mission Station has a range of activites available. The grounds tour is a visitor favourite - experienced guides share stories of fierce warriors and drunken sailors and earnest missionaries who preached, taught and battled to spread the Christian message amongst Maori, a proud people with their own ancient traditions. The Kerikeri Mission Station is also the site of two of the country's oldest surviving buildings- The Stone Store and Kemp House.
Reviewed By wilma55x - Dunedin, New Zealand
Visited Stone Store and Kemp House as part of a cycling trip (C2K) organised by Northland Experiences - tour was wonderful because the guide was very interesting, knowledgeable and enthusiastic - her stories about the lives of women who lived in Kemp House were particularly interesting.
9. Te Waiariki Ngawha Springs
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
Ngawha Spa (formerly Ginns Ngawha Spa) is closed until further notice. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Reviewed By pleasedonotcontactme
We wouldn't have missed this for the world. Outdoor hot pools in the middle of winter after a day cycling half of the twin coast trail - super hot pools and others at a temperature to suit all tastes and needs to soothe aches and pains. Highly recommend.
10. Dargaville Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 174 reviews
Reviewed By cgmcal
All of it. It had displays of all sorts of periods from early Maori to Dally gum diggers to swamp kauri recovery to world wars displays to the french terrorists in NZ. A great museum. Well worth the entry fee. Allow a good bit of time--it is much bigger than you might think !
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