Visit New Zealand’s North Island

The best places to visit in the North Island
Welcome to New Zealand’s North Island: a sunny land of geysers, vineyards and volcanoes, home to the lively cities of Wellington and Auckland, and perhaps your greatest chance of encountering a hobbit. With world-class museums, art deco architecture and caves that glitter with glow worms, there’s plenty to see and do, either as a North Island only holiday or in combination with New Zealand’s South Island. To help you plan, we’ve listed our favourite North Island holiday stops below.
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Rotorua
Rotorua
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Taupo
Taupo
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Wellington
Wellington
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Bay of Islands
Bay of Islands
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Auckland
Auckland
New Zealand's largest city, Auckland's skyline is dominated by the Sky Tower, 328 metres tall and offering sweeping views across the city, as well as a rotating restaurant. It's a great spot to get a city overview before you start exploring the museums and galleries, including the Auckland Art Gallery and the Auckland War Memorial Museum. The surrounding landscape is dotted with pretty volcanic cones, while out onto the deep blue waters of the Hauraki Gulf you'll find the relaxed beaches, vineyards and forests of Waiheke Island, just a 35-minute ferry ride away.