Category: North Island
The North Island is filled with beautiful harbours, endless white surf beaches, rugged mountain ranges, volcanic peaks and plateaus, and so much more. No trip to Zealand would be complete without visiting the beautiful Bay of Islands, and the unspoiled glory of the Coromandel peninsula.
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AucklandAuckland - "City of Sails" is New Zealand's biggest city. In fact, more people live here than the entire South island! The city sits surrounded by water, making it possible to walk from one coast to the other within a day (if you are so inclined). Auckland is also the largest Polynesian city in the world, and the blend of cultures living in the city provides the city with a rich diversity and unique atmosphere. Blessed with warm temperate weather all year round, Auckland has been voted the 3rd most popular city in the world.View Details |
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Coromandel PeninsulaThe Coromandel Peninsula is a top New Zealand holiday destination with awesome scenery, white sandy beaches, hot pools, boating and fishing, arts and crafts, campsites, bush walks, historic towns, all types of laid back Coromandel activities, and a friendly welcome.View Details |
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Coromandel TownThe peaceful haven of Coromandel is where New Zealand’s first gold was discovered and this old goldmining centre is full of history! A perfect place to explore the Peninsula, Coromandel town is home to a thriving arts and crafts community and a generous selection of restaurants and cafes. A number of activities are available including fishing charters and tours that explore the colonial gold rush origins of the settlement.View Details |
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HaheiHahei is the best place in the Coromandel to access the magic of Cathedral Cove. At one end of the beach a large cavern passes through a headland and the whole atmosphere is reminiscent of a cathedral. Many of the rocks and cliffs have been eroded into strange shapes which strengthens the ambience of this place.View Details |
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HokiangaThe Hokianga region is generally accepted as the residential place of Kupe, the very first voyager and Maori to discover New Zealand over 1,000 years ago. Kupe and his followers settled in the harbour with its protected waters and abundance of food. Later some of the earliest European settlers came to the Hokianga and small communities were formed on the harbour’s edge.View Details |
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Mt MaunganuiMount Maunganui is one of the country’s premier holiday destinations and is surrounded by over 100km of glittering white sand, surf and masses of cafes, restaurants and bars so it’s easy to see why.View Details |
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NapierNapier is fast becoming one of New Zealand’s most popular destinations for the blend of history, culture, wine and cuisine available in the area.View Details |
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National ParkNational Park Village borders the World Heritage Tongariro National Park to the east and the Whanganui National Park, to the west. Located near the base of Mt Ruapehu on the volcanic plateau, the village is a great base to explore this natural playground with stunning views of the dominating landscape and dramatic volcanic mountains Ruapehu, Tongariro and Ngauruhoe.View Details |
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Paihia & the Bay of IslandsNorthland and the Bay of Islands are often called “the birthplace of our nation”, owing to all of the historic sites and memorable events that took place in the region. There is so much more on offer in this beautiful region.View Details |
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RotoruaRotorua is a unique blend of Maori culture and geothermal activity, making the city one of the most unique places that you will ever visit.View Details |
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TaupoA pretty town on the shores of New Zealand’s largest lake and close to the North Island’s largest ski area. Taupo has a huge amount on offer to its visitors at any time of year. It is close to the geothermal plateau, as shown by New Zealand’s only geothermal powerstation, located in nearby Wairakei.View Details |
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TaurangaTauranga is New Zealand’s 6th largest city, located in the North Island’s Bay of Plenty, just 8km north of Mount Maunganui.View Details |
