The North Island of New Zealand is warm, with scenery ranging from sandy beaches, through rolling farmland to active volcanic peaks. Although it is smaller than the South Island, it is more populous, with half of the New Zealand population living north of Lake Taupo, in the middle of the island. .tb_button {padding:1px;cursor:pointer;border-right: 1px solid #8b8b8b;border-left: 1px solid #FFF;border-bottom: 1px solid #fff;}.tb_button.hover {borer:2px outset #def; background-color: #f8f8f8 !important;}.ws_toolbar {z-index:100000} .ws_toolbar .ws_tb_btn {cursor:pointer;border:1px solid #555;padding:3px} .tb_highlight{background-color:yellow} .tb_hide {visibility:hidden} .ws_toolbar img {padding:2px;margin:0px}
North Island Travel Guide
Top Destinations in North Island
Auckland, New Zealand
Morning haze drifts over the Waitematā Harbour as ferries cut silver ribbons through deep blue water. Auckland is a city where Pacific breezes mingle with the ... more
Rotorua, New Zealand
Rotorua greets you with air tinged by sulphur, steam drifting from fissures in the earth, and the faint vibration of activity beneath your feet. Mornings wash ... more
Taupo (town), New Zealand
Taupō, centered around New Zealand's largest lake, is a haven for outdoor lovers, offering trout fishing, geothermal parks, skydiving, and cycling along ... more