Waipu is a small town in Bream Bay, in the Northland Region of New Zealand, with a Scottish heritage. Just outside the town are the Waipu Caves, which contain a significant population of glow worms. Scramble through Waipu Caves where the 175m long main cave reveals one of the tallest stalagmites in New Zealand, an enormous 8 feet high. The huge limestone cave system covers some four square kilometres and is home to millions of glow worms adorning the cavernous ceilings and freshwater koura in the chilly pools below. 41 km south of Whāngārei. It was founded in the mid-19th century by Scottish settlers from Nova Scotia, led by the charismatic preacher Norman McLeod. Facing economic hardship in Canada, the group went first to Australia and then to New Zealand. In 1854 they secured land at Waipū, and were joined by more Scots from Nova Scotia and Scotland.

Filled with great cafes and restaraunts, including amazing pizza and beer at Mcleods Brewery!