Doubtless Bay and the Far North
Doubtless Bay is the best place to base yourself for a holiday in the far North of New Zealand. You will find a wide range of accommodation to suit all pockets and a great choice of eating places, excellent golf courses and superb fishing, diving, surfing and bathing - not to mention the fantastic scenery. You can find out more at Doubtless Bay Online.
Map of our location
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Twin Coast Discovery Highway
Cape Reinga Tour
Getting here
By air
From Auckland to Kaitaia or Kerikeri (Bay of Islands) airports. Air
New Zealand Link has one or two return flight per day to Kaitaia airport
(approx. 30 minutes drive) and up to five to Kerikeri airport (approx. 45
minutes drive) using Bombadier or Beechcraft aircraft.
On weekdays, Salt Air also has two return flights a day from Auckland North Shore to Kerikeri (via Whangarei).
Self-drive car
Travelling direct by State Highway 1 and State Highway 10, the journey time
from Auckland airport is about four and a half hours without stops. Travelling
the Twin Coast
Discovery Highway - a world-class touring route leaving from, and returning
to, Auckland - requires at least two days in each direction to visit the
many interesting and beautiful attractions along the way:
East coast
including the Matakana vineyards, Kawau Island, Mangawhai Heads, Waipu,
Tutukaka Coast, Kawakawa and Bay of Islands
West coast
including Hokianga, Kauri Coast, Kaipara Harbour, Helensville and the Kumeu
vineyards and wineries