The town itself is beautifully boredered by a 1.5 km avenue of ancient oak trees lining either side of the road. An idyllic amalgamation of water, sun, sand and parks. Predominantly a Maori town, the local museum houses many early Polynesian artefacts and Maori tradition an culture are very evident. A unique colony and one of the few mainland nesting places for the gannets which arrive from Australia to breed before returning home acorss the Tasman. Witness to many tribal battles, clashes between the Maori and the Europeans, false promises and dubious treaties.
Northland is the area upon which modern New Zealand was founded.
Here you will find vast areas of Kauri forest, many unspoilt beaches and natural thermal pools. A must for very visitor to New Zealand. The result of the sea's onstant washing of the land on the far northwest tip of the North Island. About 4,000 people live on some of the larger patches of land athough the population swells to 50,000 with holiday-makers in the summer months. Deep sea fishing is a major attraction.