North Island Travel Tips
A full exploration of the North Island's volcanic, river-swept landscape doesn't always occur to visitors, but a circumnavigation of this ragged island's secluded beaches and secret forests won't disappoint.
Depart Auckland for a snorkel off Goat Island Beach. Continue on to the iconic Bay of Islands to peruse the historic confines of Russell and to see where a landmark treaty was signed at Waitangi. After sprawling on the gorgeous sands of Matai Bay, swing north to the desolate dunes of Ninety Mile Beach.
3 Days in Rotorua: Suggested Itineraries
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 ... Continue Reading »
Outdoor Adventure Tours from Rotorua
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 ... Continue Reading »
Top 3 Auckland Day Trips
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 ... Continue Reading »
3 Days in Auckland: Suggested Itineraries
Auckland is New Zealand's largest city, set between two harbors of staggering beauty. Whether your passion is America's Cup sailing or relaxed harbor cruises, exploring the wilderness or shopping, ... Continue Reading »
North Island Tours from Auckland
New Zealand is simply gorgeous. Lush rainforest, coastal walks, island cruises, snowfields, glowworm caves and bubbling mud – there's plenty to enjoy on a short trip from Auckland! Drive to the ... Continue Reading »
Rotorua Tours from Auckland
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 ... Continue Reading »
Bay of Islands Cruises
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 ... Continue Reading »
3 Days in the Bay of Islands: Suggested Itineraries
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 ... Continue Reading »
Lord of the Ring Tours from Wellington
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 ... Continue Reading »
Wellington Suggested Itineraries
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 ... Continue Reading »
North Island's Top 10 (part 2)
Here's the rest of our list of some the must-sees on New Zealand' s North Island . Editor’s Note: This recommendation was taken from our New Zealand Things To Do blog . Visit the original post ... Continue Reading »
Second Rare White Kiwi Born at Pukaha
The world’s first white kiwi was born at the Pukaha Mount Bruce National Wildlife Centre last May and, just before Christmas, she was joined by a sibling! Kiwis are nearly always brown in color, so ... Continue Reading »
Britomart, Auckland's New Darling
The Britomart heritage area in downtown Auckland has had fresh life breathed into it in recent years and now features some of Auckland’s coolest retail outlets, cafes and urban spaces. Editor’s ... Continue Reading »
Explore Auckland’s Art Scene in Parnell Village
Almost every city in the world has a creative quarter and, in Auckland , that title goes to the suburb of Parnell . It is here that you will find Auckland’s biggest collection of galleries, ... Continue Reading »
Hells Gate
Amazing things to see and amazing way to spend the day the massage and spa treatment is to die for Continue Reading »
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