Our Treasures: The Scottish family who first settled in the Whangārei heritage park
The original homestead not only housed the Clarke family but was used as a surgery.
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The original homestead not only housed the Clarke family but was used as a surgery.
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New Zealand rocks: Wonderful geology experiences you won't believe exist 28 Apr, 2021 06:19 PM 6 minutes to read New Zealand's landscape is full of geological gems. Photo / File, Composite NZ Herald Ewan McDonald Land of volcanoes, glaciers and ancient forests, the diverse geology of Aotearoa is truly astounding. Better yet, it's easily discoverable and accessible. We've dug up these top tours and experiences to help you appreciate our unique geology, not take it for granite. Even if you don't know your Cambrian from your Devonian. Striking profile: Kaiaraara Rock in Whangaroa - also known as...
GO NZ: Eight things to explore in Whangārei 7 Apr, 2021 04:24 AM 6 minutes to read You'll fall for Whangarei and all it has to offer NZ Herald Elen Turner Northland's only city, Whangārei, is easy to overlook. Conveniently located on the route north to the Bay of Islands and other beautiful spots further up the east coast of the peninsula, Whangārei is easy to whizz by but it's so much more than a pass-through destination. With hilltop and riverside hikes, easy access to beaches, top-notch dining with marina views, and a long-awaited, soon-to-open museum dedicated to Māori art and 20th-ce...
Travel with Mike Yardley: Warmth and more in Northland 16 Mar, 2021 01:18 AM 4 minutes to read Northern Advocate (Whangarei) IF THE WEATHER is starting to feel autumnal in your neck of the woods, Northland is calling you. Summer glows all the more longer, the weather and foliage is seductively subtropical and the sun-kissed beaches are absurdly gorgeous. Northland's thriving capital of Whangārei, is a city of adventure, culture and natural beauty. Head for the summit of Parihaka, the city's highest point, which was once the site of the largest Māori pā (fortified village) in New Zealand. T...