North Island Attractions
Taupo
A small village sitting on the shores of New Zealand's largest lake, Taupo offers magnificent views of Lake Taupo and the surrounding mountains. The lake ...
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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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Tamaki Maori Village
Built by two brothers in 1989, the Tamaki Maori Village is the destinatition for an authentic Maori experience. If you are looking for a Maori encounter ...
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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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Lady Knox Geyser
Named for Lady Constance Knox, a daughter of the 15th governor of New Zealand, Lady Knox Geyser is located in the North Island's Taupo Volcanic Zone. While ...
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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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Maori Arts and Crafts Institute (Te Puia)
Te Puia, the Maori Arts and Crafts Institute was established by the New Zealand Parliament to guard and preserve Maori culture, housing the national schools ...
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Whakarewarewa, The Living Thermal Village
For over 200 years, the people of the Maori tribe of Tuhourangi - Ngati Wahiao have lived near the geothermal activity of Whakarewarewa; but in 1998, they ...
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Zealandia
Just 10 minutes from central Wellington, the unique Zealandia wildlife sanctuary and conservation park is one of New Zealand’s premier eco attractions, ...
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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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Wellington Cable Car
Taking a ride on Wellington’s little red cable car is an essential experience. The cable car has been operating since 1902, providing panoramic views over ...
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Mount Victoria Lookout
One of the best places to get your bearings in the city of Wellington is from the Mount Victoria Lookout. The panoramic views stretch from the harbor ...
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Photo by: Allison D, Australia
Doing what: Auckland Highlights combined with Wilderness Experience Eco-Tour
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