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New Zealand Tourist Attractions
North Island


Geographic features rule New Zealand tourist attractions.

Majestic isolated mountain, enormous sand dunes, geyser, hot springs, active marine volcano, 150 islands in one bay are only some of nature’s creations on North Island New Zealand. Often man makings and stories are as unique as the land.

City Skyline, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific
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Cape Reinga Lighthouse on Northern Tip of New Zealand, New Zealand
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Bottle-Nose Dolphins
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War Canoe (Ngatokimatawhaorua in Maori Language), 35M Long, 80 Rowers, Waitangi National Reserve
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Hot Water Beach, Coromandel Peninsula, South Auckland, North Island, New Zealand
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Pohutu Geyser at Whakarewarewa, Rotorua, South Auckland, North Island, New Zealand, Pacific
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Mt. Egmont, North Island, New Zealand
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Old Parliament Building and the Beehive, Wellington, North Island, New Zealand
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Many overseas travellers arrive at Auckland airport. As the largest city Auckland centre does not differentiate much in comparison to metropolis in other countries at first glance.

Skyscraper, high volume of traffic, and cultural hub dominate the picture. At second view it becomes clear that there is a lot more to Auckland. Take the chance to explore Auckland outdoor qualities .

The city centre is also starting point for guided day tours with highlights like:

  • City tour
  • Coast and rainforest walk and wilderness experience
  • Scenic day tour by land to the Bay of Islands with visits to the Waitangi grounds where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed in 1840, Paihia, and Russell
  • An off shore perspective of the Bay of Islands focuses on one hundred forty four islands forming inlets and bays, the hole in the Rock, and the lighthouse on Cape Brett.
  • Meanwhile a dolphin discovery sets marine mammals in the centre of interest.

An organised multiple day bus tour sets the base for engaging actively in the visited area.

Swimming on beautiful beaches, cycling, hiking, or sand dune sliding at the Opononi Dunes at Te Paki Stream paired with a ride along the Ninety Mile Beach Road to the light house at Cape Reinga are some. This way certainly bears advantages opposing to what we experienced on our adventure tour to the top of Northland.

An alternative for independent traveller is a self contained motor home rental . The positives are clearly to react impulsively to pace and place.

Whangarei the major city of Northland is inviting to take a touring or yachting break. The city centre is nestled around an attractive basin surrounded by cafes, restaurants, and galleries with shopping areas in walking distance. With time at hand there are many more New Zealand tourist attractions on the North Island past Auckland to experience.

Coromandel Peninsula is picturesque with some interesting tourist magnets. The hot water beach is one that requires the right timing to indulge a hot bath on the beach. At low tide hot water springs are exposed and with a bit of digging you can form your own hot pool and take a relaxing bath. Most promising to succeed are 2 hours on both sides of low tide and a spade are.

Rotorua is famous for one of New Zealand geographic features. That is the region's geothermal activity. Both Maori and Europeans knew to value this. With its hot springs, geyser displays and the opportunity to bath in hot or mud pools it was the earliest tourist and wellness metropolis in New Zealand. Maoris valued these qualities too. Today it is still an important centre for Maori culture and performances.

Whakatane is known for a special New Zealand attraction: Whakaari or White Island . Boat or helicopter tours leave daily for this active marine volcano. On the way to the island often pods of dolphins cross the path so you could be lucky to watch a dolphin encounter in addition.

Mt. Taranaki also called Mt. Egmont dominates the Taranaki region. The mountain is one of the wettest spots in the range of New Zealand tourist attractions.

The rain recorded exceeds four times the amount of New Plymouth.

Wellington the capital city is home to the beehive, the parliament building. North and South Island are connected via a flight and ferry service. The country’s most spectacular museum the Te Papa dominates the waterfront. On our visit we spent three whole days exploring the museum. So make sure to set some time aside.

In conclusion New Zealand tourist attractions are manifold to get the most out of a narrow time frame professional tour guides can be of great value. For a spontaneous approach or plans to travel the country over a longer period check out our New Zealand travel page.


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