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Poor Knights snorkelling Northland is home to the country’s best snorkelling. The sub-tropical currents that pass the Poor Knights Islands mean you will be surrounded by thousands of fish, including colossal snapper and even kingfish. Get there on a day trip with Dive! Tutukaka, it’s an hour boat ride from the coastal village of Tutukaka.
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Monster Scooters Whangārei’s Headsup Adventures runs a New Zealand first: monster scooters. These two-wheel off-road buggies are powered by gravity; you’ll be shuttled to the top of a hill, before choosing one of eight tracks to race down with your friends and family.