{"id":5605,"date":"2017-12-21T01:45:16","date_gmt":"2017-12-20T13:45:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.transfercar.co.nz\/blog\/?p=5605"},"modified":"2017-12-21T01:45:16","modified_gmt":"2017-12-20T13:45:16","slug":"pure-summer-fun-in-northland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.transfercarus.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/pure-summer-fun-in-northland\/","title":{"rendered":"Pure Summer Fun in Northland"},"content":{"rendered":"

Summer\u2019s here, giving us a perfect chance to explore the picturesque natural scenery of Northland. From the Bay of Islands on the eastern shores, to the Ninety Mile Beach to the west and the lush vineyards and world-renowned wineries to the north, New Zealand\u2019s Northland will have kiwis pouring in from all around the country to experience the summer adventure of a lifetime.<\/span><\/p>\n

And you want to be in the thick of it. Before we dive in, you\u2019ll need three ingredients to make this adventure a success: passion, some cash, and a car. We\u2019re sure you can figure out the first two yourself, and as for transportation, we suggest <\/span>getting a free transfer car<\/span><\/a> to take you from A to B with ease. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Explore Urupukapuka Island<\/b><\/h2>\n

First stop, Russell and then the <\/span>island of Urupukapuka<\/span><\/a> where Otehei Bay resides among other natural beauties. Mind you, you can spend days exploring Russel and the neighbouring Paihia, getting lost in their historic heritage and breathtaking sceneries. So don\u2019t miss that, but don\u2019t wander to far from your destination either.<\/span><\/p>\n

Urupukapuka Island is home to numerous natural beauties, and it\u2019s also a place to enjoy some peace and quiet on its golden sandy beaches. On the other hand, this is also a great place to partake in water sports, diving, snorkelling, kayaking, trekking, and more. <\/span><\/p>\n

Pure Hedonism at Carrington Estate Winery<\/b><\/h2>\n

Ready to travel even further north? After several days of exploring the natural scenery, now\u2019s the time to unwind (yet again) and enjoy some of life\u2019s more refined pleasures. That means sipping fine wines and playing golf at the famous <\/span>Carrington Estate<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Carrington Estate is not only the perfect place to get hitched if the romantic ambiance should inspire you to do so, but it is also the place to spend your days exploring the lush, rolling vineyards and landscapes, or even marvel in their beauty from your bedroom window. If you have a significant other, this is the perfect romantic getaway.<\/span><\/p>\n

Enjoy Nature at Gumdiggers Park<\/b><\/h2>\n

\"image2\"<\/a>Travelling west now, you next destination is <\/span>Gumdiggers Park<\/span><\/a>, home to all sorts of natural sights you don\u2019t get to see every day. The park is actually a one hundred-year-old digging site now abandoned and turned into a true nature reserve, home to numerous native plants and wildlife.<\/span><\/p>\n

The eco trail that takes you through the area is lush with unique greenery and you\u2019ll even get the chance to meet and greet the friendly Northland Green Gecko. <\/span><\/p>\n

Whole-day cruise to Poor Knights Islands<\/b><\/h2>\n

Now we\u2019re heading down to Whananaki and the famous Sandy Bay to catch a ferry to the <\/span>Poor Nights Islands<\/span><\/a> and the neighbouring archipelago. This is the place for all of you adventure seekers and adrenaline junkies looking to cash in on the excitement of coastal cruises, diving, snorkelling, kayaking, beach parties, and plenty more. If adventure is what you crave, this is definitely the place to be.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Chill out at the Ninety Mile Beach<\/b><\/h2>\n

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On the western stretch of Northland, the famous <\/span>Ninety Mile Beach<\/span><\/a> awaits with its golden sands, mesmerising sunsets, and life-changing surfing opportunities – a true paradise for all adventurers. Not only is this iconic place perfect for making lifelong memories, but it\u2019s also the place to take your significant other and capture the photos you\u2019ll cherish forever, so don\u2019t forget your camera.<\/span><\/p>\n

Cruise around the Bay of Islands<\/b><\/h2>\n

Finally, it\u2019s time to end this summer adventure with an exploration journey around the <\/span>Bay of Islands<\/span><\/a>. This time, you\u2019ll be stopping by to adventure in the Moturua, Moturoa, Motuarohia, Okahu, and Waewaetorea islands, and every other small spot of land in between. You can begin your excursion from <\/span>Paihia<\/span><\/a>, where you can rent a boat or join one of many daily cruises.<\/span><\/p>\n

Northland is the perfect place to spend your summer exploring the wildlife and natural wonders, dinning in world-renowned gourmet establishments, lodging in quaint villages overlooking the ocean, and partaking in adrenaline-filled water sports. Well, what are you waiting for?<\/span><\/p>\n

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Summer\u2019s here, giving us a perfect chance to explore the picturesque natural scenery of Northland. From the Bay of Islands on the eastern shores, to the Ninety Mile Beach to the west and the lush vineyards and world-renowned wineries to the north, New Zealand\u2019s Northland will have kiwis pouring in from all around the country … Continue reading Pure Summer Fun in Northland<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[271],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5605","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-new-zealand-us"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.transfercarus.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5605","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.transfercarus.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.transfercarus.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.transfercarus.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.transfercarus.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5605"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.transfercarus.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5605\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5608,"href":"https:\/\/www.transfercarus.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5605\/revisions\/5608"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.transfercarus.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5605"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.transfercarus.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5605"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.transfercarus.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5605"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}