Meeting house at Waitangi
26, March 2012
The
Waitangi Treaty Grounds is a pleasure regardless of the weather. If the rain gets to much, duck into the visitor centre for a quick coffee and then scoot back to Paihia for a long lunch and a glass of local wine at
35 Degrees South or
Alfrescos.
Diving at the Poor Knights
05, September 2013
Why not head underwater where it never rains?! Check out the Bay of Islands stunning dive sites - the famous Rainbow Warrior or the awesome HMSNZ Canterbury at Deep Water Cove - with any of our local dive operators,
Paihia Dive,
Dive North or
Northland Dive. If you want to experience the true magnificence of our underwater world, check out the Poor Knights marine reserve with
Dive Tutukaka.
Twin Coast Cycle Way
A relaxing meander on the Pou Herenga Tai cycleway
24, March 2012
Of course, you can also take the “if you can beat ‘em, join ‘em” approach and enjoy a rainy cycle with
Top Trail and before hitting Ngwaha Hot Springs near Kaikohe to warm up – a truly kiwi experience! There are also scenic drives that take in cultural hot spots and historical sites – such as the
Russell Mini Tours "Discover Kawakawa" (hop in a van and they’ll drive you to visit the fabulous Hundertwasser toilets!).
A ferry-ride away you will find
Russell jam-packed with history including Christ Church (New Zealand’s oldest church, still with musket holes from the 1845 Battle of Kororareka!) and the 1842
Pompallier Mission with its fascinating 19th century printery available for a hands-on experience. Book in for some pampering at
Flagstaff Lodge’s boutique Day Spa. Finish up at the
Duke of Marlborough where you can settle in for a glass of New Zealand wine or sample their range of beers.

A day in
Kerikeri will more than make up for the rain. After coffee and boutique shopping in the town centre, visit the historic
Stone Store and
Kemp House. On your way home look out for the local vineyards - such as
Marsden Estate, with its famous Black Rock Chardonnay, and drop in for a tasting.