Most travellers in the north know Kawakawa as the town with the railway running down the middle of the main street.

An award-winning chef is making the most of the local produce, writes Helen Twose.

Northland takes on a whole new glow from a luxury sundeck, says Rachel Tiffen.

James Russell relives the joys of a Kiwi surfing safari.

Northland boasts a number of thriving wineries worth a visit, says Helen Twose.

Rob Cox spends a weekend soaking up the atmosphere at luxurious Kauri Cliffs.

Jim Eagles puts his grey matter to the test on a visit to a corner of Northland.

A popular drawcard for overseas visitors, the Bay of Islands proves an action-packed success, too, for Geoff Cumming's family holiday.

Feel like a break in the north? Stop in at this bustling Bay of Islands town.

A few days in pristine Paihia is scarcely adequate to revisit all the area has to offer, says Isobel Marriner.

Naomi Rowley pulls on the wetsuit and braves the waves at a surf camp.

Claire Trevett saddles up and travels from Rawene to Pouto Point the old-fashioned way.

A deliciously relaxing hosted stay in the Bay of Islands broadens Sharleen Heijstra's holiday hot list.

Mangonui is the perfect base for exploring the Far North, and as Janetta Mackay finds, the fish and chips are pretty good too.

Jim Eagles takes shelter from the wild wind at an all-weather anchorage at Whangaroa.

Summer time and the living is made easy at a Provence-style bed and breakfast. Geraldine McManus reports.

Michele Crawshaw visits a luxury boutique lodge which commands a grand view over the Bay of Islands.

A Far North farm hostel has been voted the favourite in New Zealand by those who like staying at backpacker lodges. Colin Moore discovers its attractions.