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
Auckland, New Zealand's largest city, offers a dynamic blend of world-class dining, luxury shopping, and captivating scenery - all within minutes of each other... more

Rotorua, New Zealand
Rotorua is famous for its steaming geysers, bubbling mud pools, and rejuvenating hot springs, making it one of the most unique wellness and cultural ... more

Taupo (town), New Zealand
Taupo (/ˈtoʊpɔː/, commonly pronounced /ˈtaʊpoʊ/[2]) is a town on the shore of Lake Taupo in the centre of the North Island ofNew Zealand. It is the seat of ... more