About the Far North NZ
The Far North is a district of small townships dispersed amongst many iconic areas of outstanding natural beauty making the district an absolute joy for residents.
Bay of Islands
The Bay of Islands comprises of 144 islands making it an idyllic aquatic playground for all who live there. The Bay of Islands encompasses many coastal and inland towns which include Paihia, Russell, Ōpua, Haruru Falls, Waitangi and Kerikeri.
Today the Bay of Islands is a major tourism destination and is one of the fastest growing areas in the district and a must for aquatic recreation and sports.
Here you are guaranteed a cosmopolitan lifestyle. You can do almost everything here that you can do in a city without the hassles that city live brings.
There is a unique mix of rural and coastal living to choose from.
Did you know? - Kerikeri is known as the 'fruit bowl of the north', it has sheltered orchards and market gardens, which were first planted in the 1920's. Today they produce mainly for the citrus and kiwifruit export markets, as well as growing tamarillos, macadamia nuts and a variety of vegetables and flowers.
Whangaroa
Whangaroa lies to the north of the Bay Of Islands with a beautiful harbour and sandy bays that surround the coastline looking out to the Cavalli islands the resting place of the Rainbow Warrior.
Whangaroa has a wonderful mix of rural and coastal living which is within half an hour of the Bay of Islands.
Did you know? - Whangaroa harbour is a drowned river system, which explains the peculiar surrounding rock structures. The township is dominated by a pinnacle known as St Paul, with a twin, St Peter, facing it across the water.
Doubtless Bay
Doubtless Bay has over 70kms of unspoilt coastline and an abundance of safe beaches. It is an area of choice to live or holiday in. Doubtless Bay has affordable coastal living and is within easy travelling distance of the Bay of Islands and Kaitāia.
Did you know? - Doubtless Bay is claimed as the site where the Polynesian explorer Kupe first landed. A monument at Taipa marks the spot of this landing, which led to Māori migration and settlement many years later.
Kaitāia
Kaitāia is the most northern town in New Zealand. Kaitāia has a fantastic climate that guarantees you the warmest winters in the country. It is a busy farming town servicing the needs of the surrounding community and offers you very affordable housing and outstanding lifestyle choices.
Did you know? - Kaitāia has strong Dalmatian connections stemming from the days of the gum digging boom, a time when gum gathered from fallen Kauri trees fetched high prices.
Aupōuri Peninsula
The Aupōuri Peninsula is home to Cape Rēinga, Ninety Mile Beach and the Three Kings Islands. From Cape Rēinga you can witness the coming together of two oceans the Pacific Ocean and the Tasman Sea.
It has an emerging avocado industry and offers opportunities for other sub tropical crops to be grown.
The Aupōuri Peninsula comprises of small settlements where coastal and rural living merges into one: all within an hour of Kaitāia.
Did you know? - The Aupōuri Peninsula is a magnificent example of a tombolo, which in geological terms is a spit of land naturally created by the actions of the sea joining two landmasses together.
Kaikohe
Kaikohe is the main town in the mid north which services the rural farming community and associated industries. The town is centrally located between the Bay of Islands and the Hokianga which are just over half an hour away.
Kaikohe has very affordable housing and rural living. The town is surrounded by rich volcanic soils offering rural business opportunities.
Did you know? - Originally Kaikohe was a Māori village called Opango, and has been called the very centre of the great Ngā puhi Tribe. In the 19th century, the village was raided by a rival tribe and fugitives subsisted among the Kohekohe groves on Tokareireia (Kaikohe Hill) After the incident, the village became known as Kaikohekohe which was later shortened to Kaikohe.
Hokianga
Many small picturesque historic townships are scattered along the banks of the Hokianga harbour. These include Opononi, Ōmāpere, Rāwene and Kohukohu.
The Hokianga is unspoilt with a unique environment comprising of the giant sand dunes at the entrance of the harbour on the northern side, and the ancient Waipoua forest in the south.
The Hokianga is a growing tourism destination and offers both coastal and rural living options with lifestyle business opportunities.
Did you know? - Hokianga harbour's full name is Hokianga-nui-a-Kupe. The final departure place of Kupe for Hawaiki. Thus recognising its association with the famous Polynesian explorer. Hokianga has a long Māori history, and a strong Ngā puhi presence today.
For more information please contact:
District Facilities Department
Far North District Council
C/o Private Bag 752
Kaikohe
Northland 0440
New Zealand
T 00 64 9 405 2750
F 00 64 9 401 5266
E ask.us@fndc.govt.nz
