Luxury Holidays in Northland
Follow Northland’s two coasts past wild beaches and kauri forests to Cape Reinga at the far north.
Northland reaches across the northern end of New Zealand’s North Island, with the Tasman Sea to the west and the Pacific Ocean to the east. Its two coastlines, kauri forests and communities make it a region to travel through, rather than a single place to visit. A route with several stops gives each landscape time to make an impression.
On the east coast, Whangārei and the Bay of Islands offer access to sheltered bays, waterside towns and boat trips. Waitangi adds an essential historical stop: the Treaty Grounds tell part of the story of the agreement that shaped New Zealand. Staying in this area for a few days allows time on the water as well as a visit to Waitangi, before continuing north or crossing to the other coast.
The west coast brings a different sense of place. Waipoua Forest is home to Tāne Mahuta, the largest living kauri tree. Farther north, Hokianga Harbour is known for its dunes and for stories associated with the Polynesian voyager Kupe. At the far end of a Northland route, Cape Reinga is a place of deep significance to Māori. Here the waters of the Tasman Sea and Pacific Ocean meet. Each stop calls for more than a brief look from the road.
Yana Luxury Travel can shape a Northland itinerary around the time you have and the places that interest you most. Thoughtfully chosen accommodation and well-spaced journeys make room for coastal days, forest walks and the region’s history, without rushing from one end of the peninsula to the other.