Pacific Rendezvous

Bay of Islands & Northland


Perfectly situated for spectacular views on the manicured, lawn-covered southern head of Tutukaka Harbour, this is a great choice for families and small groups. Consistently rated well by guests.


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1. Abbey Caves

12.05 MILES

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2. Whangārei Falls

12.29 MILES

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3. AH Reed Memorial Kauri Park

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4. Mimiwhangata Coastal Park

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5. Clapham’s National Clock Museum

14.02 MILES

This charming collection of 1600 ticking, gonging and cuckooing timepieces is housed in a building shaped as a sundial. There are all manner of kooky and…

6. Te Kākano

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Fans of the late Austrian-born architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser will instantly recognise his influence in this colourful, irregularly shaped, one…

7. Whangārei Art Museum

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8. Pou

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