Photo / 123rfTake the road less travelled and explore these detours to get off the beaten track around New Zealand. Detours in the North IslandMatauri Bay and Whangaroa Harbour, NorthlandHeading further north from the Bay of Islands, detour 19km north of Kerikeri on State Highway 10 east on to Matauri Bay Road, continuing on a coastal loop of 41km to rejoin SH10 just north of Kaeo. Highlights include the spectacular arc of Matauri Bay, views of the Cavalli Islands, and beautiful Tauranga Bay. Mangawhai to Waipū Cove, NorthlandFrom Mangawhai Heads, the best way to continue north to Waipū Cove is via Langs Beach. From Waipū Beach it's a short 8km drive to Waipū village for good pizza and award-winning craft beer at McLeods Brewery.

Source: New Zealand Herald September 18, 2021 21:56 UTC