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Romantic Northland

Surf and sunshine at Sandy Bay - welcome to the northern tip of New Zealand.

Colour reproduction from 'Romantic Northland', Wellington: AH & AW Reed, c. 1965

Romantic Northland

The 'Winterless North' is what they call this Northland. And it is one of the loveliest and most unspoilt areas of New Zealand … Subtropical climate, romantic beaches, spacious harbours, snug coves, and rich green undulating countryside set the scene for the beginnings of New Zealand’s recorded history. … The Winterless North is the ideal choice for a wonderful holiday at any time of the year.

Romantic Northland also featured Ninety Mile Beach and Cape Reinga, Tane Mahuta, the giant kauri in the Waipoua Forest, the newly established oil refinery at Marsden Point, and Northland's place as a 'cradle of history', including the Treaty house at Waitangi.

Romantic Northland, Wellington: AH & AW Reed, c. 1965. No credit information was published in this booklet.

Image and text extracts appear courtesy of Reed.

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