North Island Travel Tips
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Things to Do in Auckland in Winter
Written by Viator, June 2013
New Zealand might be part of Polynesia, but don’t be fooled into thinking it’s tropical. New Zealand can become legitimately cold during the winter months of May-September, and the South Island gets ... Read more
Best Day Trips From Rotorua
Written by Viator, June 2013
Situated smack in the center of the expansive North Island, the city of Rotorua is known for its natural hot springs, Maori culture, and constant odor of pungent sulfur. Though Rotorua is one of the ... Read more
Skiing Near Auckland
Written by Viator, May 2013
It isn’t too often that you find ski resorts on South Pacific islands. Yes, you can ski on Mauna Kea in Hawaii, although there aren’t any lifts and the conditions can be harsh. It will also ... Read more
Outdoor Activities in Taupo
Written by Viator, May 2013
New Zealand is world renowned as the capital of adventure activities and the central Taupo region is one of its most action-loving destinations. Whether you fancy getting soaked, taking to the skies ... Read more
Geothermic Activity in Taupo
Written by Viator, May 2013
Stretching from the Great Lake Taupo to the tourist hotspot of Rotorua, the Taupo Volcanic Zone is one of New Zealand’s most famous volcanic regions, home to some of the world’s youngest volcanoes ... Read more
3 Days in Taupo: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, May 2013
With its eerie lava fields, glittering lake and dramatic backdrop of volcanoes, Taupo is the kind of place you might never want to leave, but with only 3 days to spend, here are a few ideas to make ... Read more
Top 5 Attractions in Auckland
Written by Viator, August 2011
Nestled between two harbors, Auckland is surrounded by more sandy beaches and attractive islands than any other city in the world. It's bordered by terraced volcanic hills where Maoris once ... Read more
Top 3 Auckland Day Trips
Written by Viator, July 2011
1. Bay of Islands Tour the Bay of Islands on a full-day trip from Auckland. You'll see spectacular rural and coastal scenery en route, visit historic Waitangi, cruise from Paihia and have free ... Read more
Bay of Islands Cruises
Written by Viator, December 2010
With its stunning coastal scenery and languid waters, the Bay of Islands is a picture-postcard New Zealand destination. The bay is dotted with around 150 islands, reached from the mainland towns of ... Read more
Rotorua Tours from Auckland
Written by Viator, December 2010
Rotorua and the sacred waters of the Bay of Plenty lie just 230km (140 miles) southeast of Auckland in New Zealand’s North Island. This famously lively geothermal hot spot abounds with spurting ... Read more
Lord of the Ring Tours from Wellington
Written by Viator, August 2010
In the first half of the twentieth century, an English academic called Tolkien dreamed up a world called Middle Earth, largely based on his childhood in Birmingham, Middle England. The result was ... Read more
Wellington Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Wellington is at the heart of New Zealand – it’s the southern-most city on the North Island, and the country’s capital. It is compact, wrapped around a beautiful harbor, with those beautiful ... Read more
3 Days in the Bay of Islands: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
At the northernmost tip of New Zealand is one of the country's best kept secrets: the picturesque Bay of Islands. This is where the locals come for holidays - there is something for whatever strikes ... Read more
3 Days in Rotorua: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Rotorua has something for everyone, from geothermal activity and luxurious mud baths to Maori cultural experiences and adrenaline rushes. "The Sulphur City" on New Zealand's North Island ... Read more
Outdoor Adventure Tours from Rotorua
Written by Viator, August 2010
Explore 30 million year old limestone formations and a cave full of glowworms in Waitamo Caves . Those who fancy something a little more thrilling don’t have to go too far. Like black water ... Read more
