North Island Attractions
On the North Island the attractions for many visitors are the spectacular volcanic areas, the almost tropical vegetation, the idyllic beaches and the surviving Maori culture.
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Bay of Islands Maritime and Historic Park
(Bay of Islands)
The Bay of Islands Maritime and Historic Park includes protected natural areas and historical sites. Trails, huts, and campsites can be found in the park, which is easily explored on foot or by boat.
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Egmont National Park
(Taranaki)
Egmont National Park is home to Taranaki volcano, originally named Mount Egmont. Hikers and climbers make their way up the peaks in summer, while skiers take on the slopes in winter.
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Waipoua Kauri Forest
(Northland)
The Waipoua Kauri Forest is home to New Zealand's largest living stand of kauri trees, including the largest, Tane Mahuta, measuring 51.5m tall and 4m in diameter.
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Doubtless Bay
(Northland)
Doubtless Bay is lined with inspiring beaches and known for good fishing and scuba diving.
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Lake Taupo
Lake Taupo is the result of a collapsed crater, and is the largest inland lake in the North Island.
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Lake Waikaremoana
(Urewera National Park)
A walking trail, with huts along the way, runs around the Lake Waikaremoana, which is located within Urewera National Park.
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Lighthouse
(Cape Reinga)
The Cape Reinga Lighthouse stands on a barren point of land with uninterrupted views out over the ocean.
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Mercury Bay
(Coromandel Peninsula)
Mercury Bay has long been known for fishing, and still draws anglers and divers.
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Ninety Mile Beach
(Northland)
The hard sand of Ninety Mile Beach often draws drivers in 4 wheel drive and all terrain vehicles who come to cruise along the wide beach.
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Scenic Drive
(East Cape)
The drive between Gisborne and Opotiki, along the East Cape, although longer, offers some excellent scenery.
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Urewera National Park
Located in the Urewera Ranges, this national park is best explored on foot along one of the many hiking trails. Many of these hikes are long, with huts available for accommodation.
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Whangaroa Harbour
(Northland)
This natural harbour was the site of a naval massacre, with the wreck of the ship, the Boyd, still visible and often visited on boat tours.
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White Island
(Bay of Plenty)
Located in the Bay of Plenty, this island is an active volcano. Boat and helicopter tours offer a close up look at the island, although special permission is required to go ashore.
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