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North Island

4.5
Hot Springs · Specialty Museums · Landmarks
The Fish of Māui
Home to both New Zealand's capital city and its most populous one, North Island remains the more urbane and modern of the country's two main islands. With a wealth of museums and places of historical importance, the island tells the story of New Zealand's inhabitants, from the native Maoris and European settlers to the cosmopolitan and inclusive population of the modern era. Away from the industrial and cultural centers, a tour of North Island can take you through the impressive and world-renowned landscape of deep gorges, rolling rivers, enormous lakes, and areas of volcanic activity--home to an amazing biodiversity of terrestrial and marine animal and plant life. Active vacationers on North Island may appreciate the extreme sports, and don't miss a chance to relax in its hot water springs. Plan your visit to North Island and other destinations in New Zealand using our New Zealand trip itinerary website.
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    Top North Island tours

    FROM $207 BOOK WITH VIATOR Small-Group Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from Auckland with Lunch
    4.8
    Duration: 8 hours
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    FROM $107 BOOK WITH VIATOR Tauranga Shore Excursion: Rotorua Highlights
    4.4
    Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes
    Tours from $107 »
    FROM $194 BOOK WITH VIATOR Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Glowworm Caves Day Trip from Auckland
    4.9
    Duration: 11 hours
    Tours from $194 »

    Places to visit in North Island

    TaupoTrip planner BEST FOR: Waterfall, Geologic Formation, Landmark RotoruaTrip planner BEST FOR: Hot Spring, Zipline, Nightlife PaihiaTrip planner BEST FOR: Historic Site, Swim with Dolphins, Dolphin / Whale Watching Waitomo CavesTrip planner BEST FOR: Cave, River Rafting / Tubing, Nature / Wildlife Tour AucklandTrip planner BEST FOR: Observation Deck, Volcano, Military Museum

    Regions of North Island

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    Popular things to do in North Island

    Huka Falls Walkway
    Waterfall
    Huka Falls Walkway
    Taupo
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    SkyTower ©
    Observation Deck
    SkyTower
    Auckland
    4.4
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Waitangi Treaty Grounds ©
    Historic Site
    Waitangi Treaty Grounds
    Paihia
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    ©
    Adrenaline / Extreme Tour
    Adrenaline & Extreme Tours
    Taupo
    4.9
    Duration: 3 hours

    Nature in North Island

    Te Puia ©
    Hot Spring
    Te Puia
    Rotorua
    4.4
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland ©
    Hot Spring
    Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland
    Rotorua
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Waitomo Glowworm Caves ©
    Cave
    Waitomo Glowworm Caves
    Waitomo Caves
    4.1
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Redwoods, Whakarewarewa Forest ©
    Forest
    Redwoods, Whakarewarewa Forest
    Rotorua
    4.8
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Hidden gems in North Island

    Buried Village of Te Wairoa ©
    Historic Site
    Buried Village of Te Wairoa
    Rotorua
    4.2
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    ©
    Canyoning / Rapelling Tour
    Canyoning & Rappelling Tours
    Waitomo Caves
    4.9
    Duration: 4 hours
    New Plymouth Coastal Walkway ©
    Scenic Walking Area
    New Plymouth Coastal Walkway
    New Plymouth
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
    Lake Taupo ©
    Water Body
    Lake Taupo
    Taupo
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours

    Kid-friendly things to do in North Island

    Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Specialty Museum
    Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
    Wellington
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Huka Honey Hive ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Huka Honey Hive
    Taupo
    4.1
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Huka Prawn Park ©
    Theme Park
    Huka Prawn Park
    Taupo
    3.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Pukekura Park ©
    Zoo
    Pukekura Park
    New Plymouth
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours

    Museums in North Island

    Rotorua Museum ©
    Art Museum
    Rotorua Museum
    Rotorua
    4.2
    Duration: 2 hours
    Auckland Museum ©
    Military Museum
    Auckland Museum
    Auckland
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    The Great War Exhibition ©
    History Museum
    The Great War Exhibition
    Wellington
    4.9
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Connells Bay Sculpture Park ©
    Art Museum
    Connells Bay Sculpture Park
    Waiheke Island
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours

    Trails in North Island

    Bream Head Coast Walks ©
    Hiking Trail
    Bream Head Coast Walks
    Whangarei
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Mount Maunganui Summit Track
    Hiking Trail
    Mount Maunganui Summit Track
    Mount Maunganui
    4.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Tongariro Alpine Crossing ©
    Hiking Trail
    Tongariro Alpine Crossing
    Tongariro National Park
    4.6
    Duration: 8 hours
    Pou Herenga Tai Twin Coast Cycle Trail
    Biking Trail
    Pou Herenga Tai Twin Coast Cycle Trail
    Kaikohe
    5.0
    Duration: 4 hours

    Featured attractions

    Stone Hill Horse Trek ©
    Horseback Riding Tour
    Stone Hill Horse Trek
    Pukeatua
    5.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Whiti Farm Park ©
    Farm
    Whiti Farm Park
    Whitianga
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Cornerstone Alpaca Farm ©
    Nature / Wildlife Tour
    Cornerstone Alpaca Farm
    Gordonton
    4.8
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Taupo Market ©
    Farmers Market
    Taupo Market
    Taupo
    4.4
    Duration: 1h 30 min

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