North Island New Zealand

Cities and Regions, North Island New Zealand

Auckland
A perfect place to explore and experience the excitement and the adventure of the islands and to enjoy the culture and sophistication of this world class city.

Gisborne
The city is situated on the shores of the Pacific Ocean and is renowned for its excellent surfing breaks, perfect swimming beaches and miles of untouched coastline.

Hamilton
Hamilton is New Zealand's largest inland city, situated in middle of the Waikato in the North Island of New Zealand.

Hawkes Bay
The Hawke's Bay New Zealand region includes some wonderful settings such as Napier, Hastings, Havelock North, Wairoa and Waipukurau.

New Plymouth
New Plymouth is the principal centre of the beautiful Taranaki region with its natural attractions and the region's most famous landmark, Mt Taranaki in Egmont National Park.

Palmerston North
Palmerston North is located on the Eastern Manawatu Plains near Manmawatu Gorge approximately 135 km north of Wellington.

Rotorua
Rotorua is home to the warm geothermal pools of New Zealand, and is also the heartland of New Zealand's Maori culture.

Ski Fields North Island
Winter skiing experiences on New Zealand's North Island. The North Island has three fields on Mt Ruapehu, including Whakapapa, the largest in New Zealand.

Tauranga
Tauranga with it's stunning harbour is home to some of New Zealand's best beaches and two large marinas.

Wanganui
Wanganui has prominent heritage buildings in the city including the Royal Wanganui Opera House and the Sarjeant Art Gallery.

Wellington
Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, is a beautiful waterfront city situated on the southern tip of the North Island.