Paddling near Moerewa, Northland

Moerewa sits in the Northland region of the North Island, surrounded by a network of rivers that wind through Northland's hill country. The area's paddling scene centres on accessible river runs, with the Waitangi River the closest option and the Wairua, Punakitere, and Mangakahia rivers within reasonable reach. The Bay of Islands, one of New Zealand's most recognised paddling destinations, is also in the broader region.