A wonderful blend of New Zealand’s low-key charm and phenomenal natural splendor. Located in New Zealand’s often overlooked Northland, sub-tropical Whangarei welcomes you with unpretentious warmth, literally and figuratively. Whangarei Falls is the star attraction, the 85-foot-high centerpiece of lush walkways leading to three platforms offering unique views. The summit of Mount Parihaka, one of New Zealand’s many extinct volcanoes, rewards your walk with panoramic coastal and harbour views, a World War II memorial and excavations of what was once the largest Maori Pa (fortified village) in New Zealand. Afterward, grab a perfect coffee and admire art gallery collections at the Marina Town Basin.