any region lying in or toward the north
"The hikers trekked deep into the Northland, where the air grew crisp and the trees turned golden as autumn approached."
A land that lies to the north.
"The aurora borealis danced across the sky above our remote Northland cabin last night."
A region in the far north of the North Island, New Zealand.
"After hiking through the rugged terrain of the Northland, we stopped at a coastal village to enjoy some fresh seafood before heading south."