North Island places to Visit

Visit 5 great destinations on the North Island of New Zealand

Stop for a rest and traverse the rift valley to the North Island of New Zealand. It is a beautiful place to visit for its landscape, fauna and adventurous activities. The mountain " (as the natives call it) is the shore and the half island north of the Tauranga area. The Mount Manganui is called after the dead volcano taper that stands above the village.

Take a stroll on the top of the mountain around the mountain or get to know surfing on the beautiful gold sands.

There are 14 places on New Zealand's North Island you should not miss.

New Zealand North Island is as nice as the South Island, but it is also very different. Everybody seems to be occupied only with the visit and the exploration of the South Island, that he does not have enough spare the north. However, you really don't want to miss all the places you can visit on the North Island of New Zealand.

Here you can find all about our 14 sights on the South Island if you are thinking of visiting the whole state. New Zealand's North Island is known for its vulcanic activities, metropolitan centres and unbelievable island and beach. To hang out on some of the North Island sandy shores was definitely a real treat for us, but that's not the only thing to look forward to.

The North Island is just as active as the South Island and you get good wines! Whilst the North Island is much smaller (coming from Canada, the whole land is really small for us), you will still want to take your sweet moments as you move around.

Either you can hire a rental vehicle, hire a motorhome or buy a motorhome, everything you can take between the isles if you wish, via the ferry that links the two. Otherwise you can take a tour that will take you all over the land, but they don't always give you the liberty to see and do whatever you want.

Whatever you want to do, don't miss out on these 14 places worth seeing on New Zealand's North Island. Fantastic eating and drinking, surreal museum, busy peasants and nightspots, nice landscapes and film magics at WETA. The Mount Maunganui is a treasure concealed on the North Island of New Zealand.

Scale the striking summit of Mauao to get a magnificent view of the city, or simply encircle the Base on the lovely path. Following your strenuous exploration you should definitely drive to the Mount Hots Pools, where you can unwind in a saltwater soak! After a long exploration we earned the best prize after a long exploration of the area.

When you want to do something really awesome on the North Island of New Zealand, you should visit Rotorua. Take part in some local traditions and some local traditions at H?ng?, which are foods boiled in the soil! When you are looking for something more pristine, you can go to the renowned Georgian thermal wells.

The Zorbing was probably one of our most popular outdoor pursuits on the North Island of New Zealand. 30 million years ago, these stones were once under the sea for more than 2 km and were gradually lifted by sea leveling. In the course of history, winds, rain and sea waters have transformed these cliffs into strange and interesting forms.

To be honest, we think it is one of the most cool places on our South Island New Zealanders schedule to see. It is a quite popular place on the North Island of New Zealand and there are many good reason why! The unspoilt waters and superb Cathedral Cove in Coromandel are within walking distance and offer some fantastic outlooks.

The way to the finish is 45 minutes long and it is rewarding to spend the whole afternoon there! It was another of the things we did on the North Island of New Zealand, which quickly became one of our favorites. Situated in the Coromandel Hot Water Beach, a beautiful and unforgettable area.

At some point your pool will fill with boiling cold and you can relax on the lido! TIP: Ditch pretty near the rocks to actually get boiling bottled here, but you don't want to be too near because the bottled boiling bottled here is because the stone is high. When you' re too near, the water's too boiling to be in.

Situated in the Whangarei nature conservation area on New Zealand's North Island, this falls is a must. One of the most beloved bathing areas in the area is the ideal place for a hanging drape of freshly cut curtains. Take the opportunity to walk up and down to get a full overview of this mighty cascade!

Indulge yourself and make sure you don't miss Hobbiton and the neighbouring city of Matamata. Okey-dokey Okey-dokey, maybe we are a little eager about this business on the North Island of New Zealand because we are Lord of the Ring enthusiasts. The site itself is not only one of a kind and totally enchanting, but also the tour and personnel are so professionally, hilariously and really lucky to be there.

It' hard to describe how Hobbiton actually is because it's so special and magic. It is better described with pictures and just a simple visit (we have tried it here). It is promoted as the northernmost part of New Zealand and not just the North Island of New Zealand, we mean the whole state.

However, from a technical point of view it is not, from a technical point of view it is only the northernmost place accessible to the population. It' s amazingly interesting to see how two big waters combine, and yes, you can see the color mismatch! Downward slides make every move valuable! While there are some glow-worm holes in the land, most of them are on the North Island of New Zealand.

This was one of the most cool moments of our life and one that in our view is 100% New Zealand only. Bonuses for going to these caverns... you get to take pictures! It is really difficult to miss this huge New Zealand North Island town, as most people's air travel lands here on arrivals or for a link to the Southern Island.

Visiting their port is a must and don't miss a walk through the Queen's St., a popular (and bustling ) city. Skyline the skies and offer some activity that will take you to the top of the tower. Going through these orchards is like going through some kind of loop in overtime.

Every garden is so well made and beautifully landscaped that it is not possible not to be captured. Located near Rotorua on New Zealand's North Island, this location is easily overlooked. Actually, we passed it right by while trying to find it the first one! Source waters flow for more than 70 years before they emerge from subterranean groundwater wells.

Five million litres of clean drinking soda per litre per hour at around 10°C. Each of these places made our journey around the North Island valuable and gave us a truly unforgettable time. If you ever have a shot at exploring New Zealand, make sure you don't miss out on these gemstones or the North Island!

And if you're still not sure that you should visit this amazing place, we suggest you give our 14 good reason why you should visit New Zealand.