Explore Carrington & Northland
Summertime at Carrington Estate
November through to February.
Peak time when the estate sees the highest visitor numbers, 24th of December through to 10th of January.
Temperatures range from 22 °C to 26 °C, occasionally rising above 30 °C.
Wintertime at Carrington Estate
June through to August
You can expect temperatures that are warmer than in any other part of New Zealand: averages ranging from 7 °C to 16 °C.
Northland is sometimes called the "winterless north" because of the mild temperatures and frequent sunny days.
The Destination: Northland
Connect with Cape
Carrington connects you with cape, caves, coast, culture, and New Zealand charm. Northland boasts some of the most authentic, spectacular New Zealand adventures and experiences, with a thousand journeys starting at Carrington.
Discover Caves
Connect with caves by entering Riko Riko, the world’s largest sea cave. Experience underwater wonderlands with subtropical diving through one of the many wreck dives around Northland.
Embrace the Coast
Connect with the coast in the ‘winterless North,’ known for its subtropical climate. Take a boat trip through the ‘Hole in the Rock’ in the Bay of Islands, or swim with dolphins. Karikari Peninsula offers beach perfection with expanses of white sandy beaches. Swim, fish, and dive in scenic locations like Doubtless Bay, Coopers Beach, Cable Bay, Taipa Tokerau Beach, and Maitai Bay. Explore the quaint fishing village of Mangonui, famous for its fish and chips.
Immerse in Culture
Connect with culture like never before. Northland is rich in Maori tradition, having welcomed the first explorer Kupe over 800 years ago. Visit the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, take a forest walk with local Maori guides, or paddle a 40ft Maori war canoe. Stand in awe at the base of Tane Mahuta, the world’s largest Kauri Tree, and explore Puketi Forest’s nocturnal world. Visit Mission House and Stone Store, the award-winning Kauri Museum, and Kiwi North, where you might spot a kiwi or tuatara.
Endless Adventures Await
We are blessed with a raft of activities around Carrington. Whether you seek adventure, nature, or culture, it's all here waiting for you. The team at Carrington can organize activities for you during your stay—just ask!
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The Cape. Visiting Cape Reinga
Arrange to be picked up from Carrington Estate by our local tour operator. You'll begin the scenic drive north, taking in dramatic ocean vistas of New Zealand's northernmost peninsula before arriving at Cape Reinga. When you arrive, you'll experience the majesty and history of this unique place; where oceans collide, New Zealand reaches it's northern zenith and spirits return to their ancestral homes.
Experience Northland in Spring at Carrington Estate
Spring marks a wonderful time of year to visit Northland. With longer, warmer days and a proliferation of new life colouring, and shaping, the landscape it's the perfect opportunity to explore the region afresh.
Northland is truly home to some of New Zealand's most iconic places and best-kept secrets. From Cape Reinga to cultural history, there's so much in Northland to explore from Carrington, the start of 1,000 journeys.
Here is a snapshot of some of the highlights to explore on and from Carrington Estate in Spring.
