NORTHLAND
Northland is the
northern most region of New Zealand, with a sub-tropical climate.
With twin coasts, one adjacent to the Tasman Sea and
the other to the Pacific Ocean, the region provides some of
the best boating opportunities in the country.
The seas are abundant
with fish - commercial species such as snapper, small game
fish such as Kingfish and of course the deep water big game
fish such as tuna and marlin.
On the east coast,
some three and a half hours north of Auckland is the beautiful
Bay of Islands. Apart from the natural beauty of this
area, a large bay with many islands and superb beaches, this
area is seeped in history. It is the birthplace of our
Nation, and the location of the first European settlement.
Standing in Waitangi, overlooking the bay is the Treaty house
where you can experience up close our cultural heritage and
the traditions of the Maori people.
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This
area is also the location of the first landing of the Maori
people, who sailed in large canoes across the Pacific.
This togetherness with the sea has remained a feature of new
Zealand life.
The region is home
to two resort golf courses, both different and both well worth
a visit.
Kauri Cliffs, some
45 minutes north of the Bay of Islands is the top ranked course
in the country at No 49 in the world. Built on the cliff
tops, it overlooks the Pacific Ocean and gives superb panaramic
views up and down the coast. On site is superb accommodation
and all the facilities you would expect from a top class resort.
Carrington Club,
some 60 minutes further north is the northern most resort
course in New Zealand. Like Kauri Cliffs it has superb
accommodation on site with all the facilities you would expect.
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Link to Northland
Website
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Apart
from the two golf resorts, there are a number of truly exquisite
lodges and specialty accommodations and international standard
complexes.
The region has plenty
to see and do. The native forests are alive with bird
life, easily observed as you hike through the bush.
You will also find
the might Kauri - the largest trees in our forests.
These giants of the forest were milled in the early days for
building, decorative panelling in houses and as replacement
spas and masts for many of the sailing ships that visited.
You can experience
the uniqueness of this region when you take your ExtravagaNZa
golf tour to Northland.
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