Whangarei
The Northland experience is one of contrast between the sophistication of the east coast; the forest, beaches and historic harbours of the west coast and the spirituality and natural beauty of the Top of the North. With its sub-tropical climate, Northland is an aquatic playground for adventure activities and escapist relaxation.
Visitors come for game fishing, diving, sailing, swimming with dolphins, exploring the kauri forests or just to enjoy the beautiful sandy beaches. For those who want to pack even more pleasure into their visit, there is fine wine, gourmet food, world class golf, sumptuous spas and luxury lodges.
Northland’s history is rich and interesting - it is often called The Birthplace of a Nation. The Hokianga Harbour was the first Polynesian landing place, Russell was New Zealand’s first capital and the Treaty of Waitangi (the founding document that tied together the lives of Maori and Europeans) was signed in the Bay of Islands.
Whangarei is the largest city in Northland and is where some of Rugby World Cup matches will be held.
For more information, please click the link below.
www.northlandnz.com
Where better to host Rugby World Cup 2011 than in New Zealand, the spiritual home of Rugby. And where better to see the matches than in a grass-roots stadium in a country where Rugby is a way of life.