🚗 Northland Road Trip | Off-the-Beaten-Path Adventures

After finishing cherry work, I hit the road again—this time exploring Northland’s wild northern edge! Here’s my no-frills guide: 📍 Stops & Highlights 1️⃣ Whangārei Falls Small but scenic (manages expectations!). 2️⃣ Whangārei Town Art Museum: Designed by the same artist as Kawakawa’s famous toilets—quirky photo op! 📸 3️⃣ Cape Reinga (Te Rerenga Wairua) NZ’s northernmost point: Lighthouse + endless Pacific views. Philosophy mode activated: "What’s beyond that horizon?" 🌊 4️⃣ Giant Sand Dunes $15 sandboard rental—faceplanting optional! 5️⃣ 90-Mile Beach 4WD heaven (or dig for pipi clams at the southern entry). Pro tip: Mid-beach accesses are private land (learned the hard way!). 6️⃣ Kaikohe’s Secret Soak Ngawha Springs: $34 for 2 hours of empty, steamy bliss. #WHVadventures #NZRoadTrip #CapeReingaMagic #HiddenNZ #SandboardingFail #HotSpringTherapy