Northland, NZ: National Geographic’s 2025 "Best of the World

Northland’s Whangārei—just 2.5 hours north of Auckland—has been crowned one of National Geographic’s 2025 "Best of the World" travel spots, praised for its wildlife wonders and cultural gems like the Hundertwasser Art Centre (opened 4 years ago) 3.😁 🐠 Why Northland Shines Poor Knights Marine Reserve: A diver’s paradise 25km off Tūtūkākā, teeming with tropical fish (like spotted black bass & Lord Howe coral fish) found nowhere else in NZ 8. Kiwi Coast Project: 250+ community efforts boosted rare kiwi populations, creating NZ’s first protected corridor for the iconic bird 1😊 Hundertwasser’s Legacy: The kaleidoscopic art centre injects whimsy into Whangārei’s landscape 3.🙌 🌍 NatGeo’s Hot Take "Most tourists rush south from Auckland—big mistake! Northland’s warm waters, rare wildlife, and grassroots conservation offer a unique NZ experience."😊 #NZMustVisit #NorthlandMagic #HundertwasserVibes #DivePoorKnights