Photo Gallery – Northland
Welcome to the Hokianga! Enjoy the stunning views of the harbour and sand dunes. Walk in the Kauri forest and see among the many Kauri, the two largest Kauri trees in the world.
Absorb the history of this area where Kupe, the first Maori explorer landed more than a thousand years ago, followed approximately 200 years later by some of the first European settlers to New Zealand.
The Waitangi Treaty Grounds is New Zealand’s most important historic site where in 1840 New Zealand's founding document was signed: The Treaty of Waitangi.
Overlooking the Bay of Islands it is an important asset of Maori, the indigenous race of New Zealand.
Matakohe Kauri Museum: Tells the story of our pioneering settlers through the lens of the kauri industry
Hokianga -Tane Mahuta: This Kauri tree is over 2000 years old and is a feature of the “Footprints in the Forest Tour”.
Hokianga sand dunes: You'll find some magnificent sculptures of sandstone, created by the wind and rain.
Sandboarding - Take time out to enjoy some Sand Surfing on the shores of the Hokianga Harbour.
Walking the sand dunes is not only an interesting pastime it offers learning experiences about the New Zealand Coastline.
Hokianga sunset: Sit back and enjoy the fabulous view.
Copthorne Hokianga Resort: Great food, friendship and Fun.
The Waitangi Treaty House and Garden: This is where The Treaty was finally signed in 1840. The document is responsible for the Europeans (Pakeha) and Maori living happily together since then.
Hokianga Coastal Study: Earth and science students can study the moraines and see how the coastal lands are constructed through time.
Baylys Beach: Is of particular significance for earth and science students. It’s a very good study stop.
Koutu Boulders Hokianga: There are many different earth forms in this unique region. How do Boulders like these finish up on a beach and others in the midst of a forest. There are some interesting discoveries to be made.
Wairere Boulders: is a park built by Felix and Rita Schaad between 1999 and 2003 now offering walks trough the only basalt rock valley in the world.
Wairere Boulders
Wairere Boulders
Wairere Boulders
Meeting House at Waitangi Treaty Grounds: Is a fine exhibit and so very well preserved both inside and out.
Waitangi Treaty Meeting House: The inner walls are highly decorated by carvings and by the tukatuka panels that individually tell historic stories of the local tribe.
Kemps Stone Store (1832) at Kerikeri: This is one of the first buildings built in New Zealand by the early Settlers. It still is a trading place today.
Photo Gallery – Northland
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