North Island

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North Island offers a taste of the great New Zealand outdoors with the opportunity to sample the cosmopolitan ambiance of some of its largest cities. Wellington, the capital, lies on the southern tip of South Island, set against rolling green hills with a picturesque harbour. Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city and is built around a myriad of harbours, bays and islands in the shadow of dormant volcanoes. Outside the main cities, Rotorua offers a fascinating insight into the Maori way of living while there are stunning beaches at the Bay of Islands, Coromandel and Waiheke.

To Do list:

• Learn about the nation’s history and unique cultural identity at Te Papa Tongarewa (Museum of New Zealand)
• If you get a chance to see the legendary All Blacks, don’t miss it, otherwise you can watch top class provincial rugby in Auckland and Wellington
• Discover the many fascinating museums and art galleries in Auckland, New Zealand’s cultural capital
• Check out the thermal lakes and geyser and whirlpools at Wai O Tapu near Rotorua
• Visit the Tongariro National Park for hiking in summer and skiing in winter