North Island Attractions:
Paihia Harbour
The resort town of Paihia services the villages and islands of the Bay of Islands. Boasting the area’s best accommodation and restaurants, Paihia Harbour ...
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Waitangi
The little town of Waitangi looms large in New Zealand’s national
psyche. It was here in 1840 that the famous Treaty of Waitangi was
signed by local Maori ...
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Auckland Harbour Bridge
The magnificent Auckland Harbour Bridge is an eight-lane motorway bridge that spans Waitmata harbor between St Mary's Bay in Auckland and Northcote Point ...
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Mt Tarawera
Near the northeast coast of the North Island is Mount Tarawera, the volcano responsible for a massive eruption that destroyed the famed, naturally occurring ...
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Cape Brett Hole-in-the-Rock
Wild and lonely Cape Brett is a remote location on the scenic back road leading along the coast from Russell. Along the route is the traditional Maori ...
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Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
Like much of New Zealand's attractions, the Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland centers on walking outdoors - but what a walk! The park is New Zealand's most ...
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Great Barrier Island
An unspoiled island paradise 55 miles (90 kilometers) from Auckland, Great Barrier Island will transport you back to the early days of life in New Zealand. ...
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Waitomo Caves
The Waitomo Caves offer an exciting underworld experience in New Zealand. There are a variety of activities to partake in and the fascinating cave system ...
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Cape Reinga
The northern end of Ninety Mile Beach is lit by the flashing beacon of Cape Reinga lighthouse. Lighting the point where the Tasman Sea and Pacific Ocean ...
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Waiheke Island
Aucklanders swarm to Waiheke Island in summer to make the most of its stunning beaches, which are some of the safest and cleanest in the world for swimming and ...
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Hauraki Gulf Islands
The sixteen Hauraki Islands are scattered off the coast of Auckland in Hauraki Bay. Auckland’s summer playground, they contain some lovely places to get ...
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Buried Village of Te Wairoa
The Buried Village of Te Wairoa offers a unique glimpse into 19th century New Zealand life, as it was buried and preserved by volcanic ash in an 1866 ...
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Devonport
The delightful harborside village of Devonport is an excellent spot for whiling away a day in antique shops, sampling local fare in the many restaurants and ...
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Haruru Falls
What the Haruru Falls lack in height, they more than make up for in beauty, especially when floodlit at night. The falls are wide but relatively low at 5 ...
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Ohinemutu
Ohinemutu was the first settlement in the region established by the Ngati Whakaue people. Originally used as an entry hub for visitors and food headed to the ...
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