3 Nov 2025
Guide to Poor Knights Island
The Poor Knights Islands are a protected marine reserve off the Tutukaka Coast in Northland, known for their volcanic geology, rich marine life, and dramatic sea caves. Often listed among the world’s best diving and snorkelling destinations, they’re accessible only by boat and are visited on day tours departing from Tutukaka Marina.
For campervan travellers exploring Northland, this makes for a unique off-the-coast experience combining marine conservation, underwater exploration, and natural beauty.
3 Nov 2025
Guide to Cape Reinga Lighthouse
Cape Reinga Lighthouse marks the northernmost point of New Zealand that’s accessible by road. Known in te ao Māori as Te Rerenga Wairua, Cape Reinga is a dramatic headland is where the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean meet – and where spirits are said to begin their journey to the afterlife.
With sweeping ocean views, cultural significance, and a short, scenic walking track, Cape Reinga is a meaningful and rewarding stop for campervan travellers exploring the far north.
3 Nov 2025
Guide to Te Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Set above the sparkling waters of the Bay of Islands, Te Waitangi Treaty Grounds is one of New Zealand’s most important cultural and historic landmarks. Known as the place where the Treaty of Waitangi was first signed in 1840, it offers visitors an in-depth look at the founding of modern New Zealand through guided tours, interactive museum exhibitions, and cultural performances. For campervan travellers exploring Northland, it’s a must-see destination offering both scenic views and a powerful connection to the country’s history.
3 Nov 2025
Guide to Waipu Caves
Tucked into the limestone hills inland from Waipu, the Waipu Caves Scenic Reserve is home to one of the few places in New Zealand where you can see glow worms without a tour, ticket, or crowds.
This free glowworm cave in Northland captures attention with impressive rock formations and pockets of glowworm light visible from the moment you enter. It’s a low-key but memorable stop for campervan travellers exploring Northland, especially those looking to combine short walks with a bit of underground adventure.
2 Nov 2025
Guide to Whangārei Falls
Just 10 minutes from Whangārei’s city centre, Otuihau Whangārei Falls is one of Northland’s most accessible natural landmarks. The 26-metre waterfall is the highlight of the Whangārei Falls Scenic Reserve, a peaceful green space that offers walking tracks, picnic areas, and several viewing platforms.
2 Nov 2025
Guide to Tāne Mahuta, Waipoua Forest
Standing in the heart of Waipoua Forest, Tāne Mahuta is the largest kauri tree in New Zealand and one of the most significant natural landmarks in the country. Estimated to be over 2,000 years old, this towering giant is both a botanical wonder and a deeply sacred site in te ao Māori. For campervan travellers making their way along Northland’s Kauri Coast, a stop at Tāne Mahuta offers a chance to experience a living connection to New Zealand’s ancient forests and cultural heritage.