FaR North Kawakawa – 20 minutes away – The Bay of islands Vintage Railway and Te Hononga Hundertwasser Memorial Park. Kaikohe – 30 minutes drive away – Ngawha Hot Springs. Cape Reinga – Day trip to the top of the North Island: many tours leave from Paihia. Hokianga- Visit Tane Mahuta, Manea Footprints of Kupe and see the spectacular sand dunes. Beaches – Take a day trip to some fantastic beaches Long Beach in Russell – a short ride on the car ferry to Russell Elliot’s Bay – on the Old Russell Road Matauri Bay – a 40 minute drive north Taupo Bay – just a bit further. We go that extra mile There is plenty to explore in the surrounding towns and Far North, ask us to help plan your day trips.