It stretches from just above Auckland to Cape Reinga (the northernmost point of the mainland).
The largest city is Whangārei, and the largest town is Kerikeri.
Climate: subtropical and the warmest in New Zealand ("Winterless North") with mild winters and heavy rainfall.
Geography and nature: Northland is a narrow peninsula with two very different coastlines: East Coast (Pacific Ocean): idyllic bays, beaches, and the famous Bay of Islands (with dolphins, sailing, and islets).
West Coast (Tasman Sea): rougher, with long beaches such as 90 Mile Beach, sand dunes, and the impressive kauri forests (including Tāne Mahuta, one of the largest trees in the world).
You are never far from the sea: the region has a coastline of about 1,700 km with countless bays and harbors.
History and culture: Northland is often seen as the cradle of New Zealand.
It was one of the first places where Polynesian Maori arrived.
The Treaty of Waitangi, the country's constitution, was signed here in 1840 (in Waitangi, Bay of Islands).
There is a strong Māori culture present.
Economy and tourism: Tourism is important thanks to the nature, beaches, and history.
Other sectors include agriculture, livestock farming, forestry, and aquaculture.
The region is relatively rural and less developed than Auckland or the South.
In short: Northland is a subtropical paradise with beautiful contrasts between the rugged west coast and the gentle east coast, ancient kauri forests, rich Māori history, and a relaxed, sunny atmosphere – ideal for nature, beaches, and culture.
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