Northland
Rich in culture and history and blessed with a pristine natural environment Northlanders today live, work and thrive in an environment which is the envy of those inhabitants of big cities and a more bustling lifestyle.
The region has a population base of approximately 148,000 spread across cities, towns and rural communities. The region has a strong appeal for New Zealanders and international visitors and has experienced steady growth over the past few years.
The Northlands is New Zealand’s warmest region and enjoys warm weather for most of the year. Summer temperatures average at 24 degrees and in winter around 16 degrees. Winter can bring rain and storms of a tropical origin.
At the top of the North, the Tasman Sea and Pacific Ocean meet, further along at Ninety Mile Beach, surfers take to the waves where giant sand dunes line the shore. On the east you will find the Bay of Islands, the ultimate outdoor playground with diving, sailing, fishing or just sunbathing on the beautiful beaches. Further south a sprawling array of inlets and tributaries form the Hokianga region, leading on to the Kauri Coast. It's a place of wild beaches, spectacular coastline and peaceful forests like Waipoua Forest and Trounson Kauri Park.