You'll see the terraces of a lot of historic ±čÄå (fortified village) sites etched into hillsides all around NZ, but if you want to get an idea of how these MÄori villages actually looked, take a one-hour guided tour of the recreated ±čÄå at Te Hana. It's best to book ahead.
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Only 3km from Leigh, this 547-hectare aquatic area was established in 1975 as the countryās first marine reserve. In less than 40 years the sea hasā¦
12.99 MILES
Mangawhai's main claim to fame is the surf beach and its large hilltop car park fills up quickly in peak season. To the south a narrow spit of sandā¦
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The giant cross-sections of trees at this superb museum are astounding in themselves, but the entire industry is animated through life-sized reproductionsā¦
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One of regional NZ's best museums, this spectacular building shaped like a stingray is on the main road linking Mangawhai village to Mangawhai Headsā¦
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Straddling the head of Mahurangi Harbour, Mahurangi Regional Park is a boater's paradise incorporating areas of coastal forest, ±čÄå sites and a historicā¦
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A partly unsealed road leads to this 588-hectare reserve at the end of a peninsula. This special place is an open sanctuary for native birds, protected byā¦
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Squeezed between the Waiwera and Puhoi Rivers, the exquisite 134-hectare Wenderholm Regional Park has a diverse ecology, abundant bird life, beaches andā¦
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Two kilometres north of Warkworth, a track leads through this regenerating forest to the Dome summit (336m). On a fine day you can see the Sky Tower fromā¦
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Two kilometres north of Warkworth, a track leads through this regenerating forest to the Dome summit (336m). On a fine day you can see the Sky Tower fromā¦
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This agricultural attraction offers farm experiences for little city slickers (pony rides, lamb feeding) and the ubiquitous sheep and dog show, includingā¦
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One of regional NZ's best museums, this spectacular building shaped like a stingray is on the main road linking Mangawhai village to Mangawhai Headsā¦
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Handcrafted wines include chardonnay, pinot gris and Bordeaux-style reds, and the beautiful vineyard is a great spot for a shared antipasto platter toā¦
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Mangawhai's main claim to fame is the surf beach and its large hilltop car park fills up quickly in peak season. To the south a narrow spit of sandā¦
6. Warkworth District's Museum
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Pioneer-era detritus is displayed at this small local museum. Of more interest is the surrounding Parry Kauri Park, which harbours a couple of giant kauriā¦
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After taking an hour-long artistic ramble through the beautiful grounds and native bush of Brick Bay Wines, recuperate with a wine tasting at theā¦
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Only 3km from Leigh, this 547-hectare aquatic area was established in 1975 as the countryās first marine reserve. In less than 40 years the sea hasā¦