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• Destination Urupukapuka Island
  "Stunning and Scenic"
  "After we got off the ferry we walked up steep hills to the top of the island. This took some walking!The views were stunning and most scenic overlooking 360 degrees of the whole island. The water all around was a magnificent blue in colour and the fields were lush and green...We walked down to the b..."eaches and paddled in the crystal clear blue waters. " More >
• Twin Coast Cycle Trail Northland
  "An Easy Ride"
  "We had our own bikes and started the trail at Okaihau leaving our car parked there. The first 500m is testing until the trail climbs up to the original rail route. It's all very pleasant with good traction and regular signposts en route. The scenery is OK and it's a relaxing ride. We didn't see..." any toilets. The tunnel is short and curved but easily managed. It's about 13.5kms to Kaikohe but we crossed the road and carried on another 6kms to the end. There are about 45 cattle stops each way - 17 of them have either wooden posts in the middle or metal contraptions so one has to dismount. Not a problem though. Other rail trails we've ridden haven't had these but maybe there are more horse riders and motor cycle riders up north? We returned to Kaikohe for a coffee stop and found an excellent place on the main road on the right going down. Not a lot of competition in the place! We then cycled back to Okaihau. Apparently the cafe at Okaihau is a good spot but we had replaced ou... " More >
• Twin Coast Cycle Trail Northland
  "Great day out!"
  "My husband and I needed some relaxation and decided to ride this trail which is 14kms from Kaikohe to Okaihau and return, so about 30kms altogether, as we left our car in the town. We had our own bikes and the trail is mostly flat and easy going. We are not regular bikers so found that the 30kms w..."as just the right length for us. I found out afterwards that there is in fact another 7kms southwards, which would have added 14kms to our ride and that would have been too much. The weather was on best behaviour (middle of May) and we ate our filled rolls bought in Kaikohe at Okaihau. We discovered that there was a cafe that was open in Okaihau but we hadn't wanted to take the risk of getting no lunch! The scenery was mostly farmland, but there was also a very dark tunnel and lovely view of Omapere Lake to enjoy. " More >