Northland Twin Coast Loop
Depart from Auckland to loop around Northland, seeing kauri forests, Cape Reinga, and the Bay of Islands
Follow the Twin Coast Discovery Highway up the west coast and return via the east coast. This route takes you from ancient kauri forests to the northernmost tip of New Zealand, then to the historic towns and bays of the Bay of Islands. Covering about 950 km, the pace is moderate, making it perfect for road trips and coastal scenery lovers. The trade-off is skipping diving in Tutukaka.
Coastal accommodation is tight in summer; check road conditions on SH1 Brynderwyn Hills after heavy rain.
每日安排
第 1 天 · Waipoua Kauri Forest
Drive north from Auckland via Dargaville on SH12, taking about 4 hours to Waipoua, and another hour to Opononi.
The Tāne Mahuta walk entrance closes in the afternoon; aim to arrive before 3:00 PM.
住宿：Opononi
第 2 天 · Hokianga Harbour to Ahipara
Drive along the harbor from Opononi to Rawene, take the car ferry across, and drive about 1.5 hours to Ahipara.
住宿：Ahipara
第 3 天 · Cape Reinga (The Northernmost Tip)
Drive north from Ahipara on SH1 for about 2 hours to Cape Reinga, then return to Mangonui in about 2 hours.
Rental car contracts usually prohibit driving on Ninety Mile Beach; stick to the highway.
住宿：Mangonui
第 4 天 · Whangaroa to the Bay of Islands
島嶼灣（旺阿羅阿港與聖保羅巖、馬陶裡灣與彩虹勇士號紀念碑、凱里凱里石屋與肯普屋、彩虹瀑布）
Drive south along the coastal side roads for about 2 hours to Kerikeri, then about 30 minutes to Paihia.
住宿：派希亞
第 5 天 · Hole in the Rock Cruise & Russell
Take a morning cruise from Paihia for about 3 to 4 hours, then take a 15-minute passenger ferry to Russell in the afternoon.
住宿：派希亞
第 6 天 · Waitangi Treaty Grounds to Whangarei
島嶼灣（懷唐伊條約地、百水先生公廁） → 旺阿雷（旺阿雷瀑布、百水先生藝術中心）
Walk or take a short drive to Waitangi in the morning, then head south for about 1.5 hours to Whangarei in the afternoon, passing through Kawakawa.
住宿：旺阿雷城鎮港灣
第 7 天 · Waipu Caves & Return to Auckland
Drive south from Whangarei for about 30 minutes to Waipu Caves, then return to Auckland via Matakana in about 2 hours.