NEW ZEALAND ECOLOGICAL SOCIETY
2020 CONFERENCE
Kerikeri, 5 - 8 July 2020
About Northland
Spectacular yet diverse coastlines, marine reserves, kauri forests, and two oceans that collide make Northland an unmissable and unforgettable destination. Subtropical Northland is a land of contrasts where every area is steeped in history.
Northland is truly a year-round destination. Spring starts earlier and summer lingers longer, giving you more time to enjoy the pristine sandy beaches, aquatic playground, and relaxed pace. Northland’s autumn and winter are mild making this an ideal time to enjoy the walking tracks, cycling trails, and road-based Journeys that are off the beaten track and showcase even more of what this idyllic region has to offer.
The Bay of Islands
The Bay of Islands is a subtropical micro-region known for its stunning beauty & history. For those that love beaches and water activities, it's paradise.
A three-hour drive or 35 minute flight north of Auckland, the Bay of Islands encompasses 144 islands between Cape Brett and the Purerua Peninsula and includes the boutique towns of Opua, Paihia, Russell and Kerikeri.
Kerikeri
If you love history, nature, niche food products, boutique vineyards, art galleries, cafés and markets, you will love Kerikeri. Explore Kerikeri’s Kororipo Heritage Park incorporating the Stone Store (New Zealand’s oldest surviving stone building), Kemp House, Rewa’s Village and Kororipo Pä Site. Kerikeri is a market lovers dream. The Old Packhouse Market on Saturday and Sunday mornings draws crowds from near and far for delicious food, great coffee, local products, and arts and crafts. Foodies can also find the fresh Farmers Market further down the road on Sunday mornings. Northland vintners can lay claim to cultivating their craft in New Zealand's oldest wine-growing region, and today there are a number of excellent wineries in the area making award-winning wines. Kerikeri is also known for its citrus and kiwifruit, so make sure you stop off at the roadside stalls – they are easy to spot as they’re generally right in front of orchards that are bursting with colour. Beautiful Kerikeri has two 'Gardens of National Significance’ and the spectacular 27-metre curtain Rainbow Falls are on the must-do list. The Rainbow Falls Walk is a short walk that begins in the carpark and leads to the top of Rainbow Falls, where three platforms allow you to take in the stunning views. A network of walks leads to four other waterfalls in the area. For indoor entertainment catch a show or performance at The Turner Centre, Kerikeri’s arts and performance venue.
Northland Journeys
Northland is not just a place – it’s a ‘feeling’; one that honours history while savouring the moment and safeguarding the future. When you experience any or all of the five road and one water-based Northland Journeys you’ll travel the paths of our ancestors, enthral in the beauty of a natural world and delight in a contemporary and thriving yet unspoiled region.
Northland Journeys beckon you off the beaten track and on to roads less travelled and a journey of discovery. This unique set of superb and stunning touring routes tells the stories of our region and people, while revealing more of our favourite places and hidden gems. Not to be hurried, each 50-150 kilometre journey will deliver an enjoyable half to full day or more of exploration depending on your pace. Journeys developed so far traverse the untamed and dramatic Ancient Kauri Trail; the majesty of Where Giants Gather; the towns and coastal routes of Into the Wide Blue Yonder and the Secret Coast Route; the magnificent beauty of All About Islands; and the history and contrasting coastlines of Te Ara Coast to Coast.
Additional Information
- TripAdvisor New Zealand
- New Zealand Tourism Guide
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