North Island Holidays
North Island holidaysin New Zealand
The North Island offers Auckland, the Bay of Islands, Rotorua’s geothermal wonders, Coromandel, Hawke’s Bay wineries and vibrant Wellington. On the South Island, explore Christchurch, Marlborough and Central Otago’s wine regions, spot whales and dolphins in Kaikōura, and admire Aoraki/Mount Cook, West Coast glaciers and Fiordland National Park. Queenstown and Wānaka combine spectacular lakes, alpine scenery and adventure. Beyond its natural beauty, New Zealand is also a celebrated culinary destination, with exceptional produce, wines and a thriving food scene.
Why Visit North Island?
- Vibrant cities
- Geothermal attractions in Rotorua
- Pristine charms of the Coromandel Peninsula
- Lord of the Rings locations
- Hawke’s Bay and Wairarapa wine regions
- Art Deco Napier
- Tongariro Crossing
Most popular places to visit in North Island
Our recommendations for the most popular places to visit in North Island
Recommended touring itineraries including North Island
A selection of our most popular touring itineraries including North Island.
North Island Travel Guide
Best time to go
The North Island has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. Pleasant to visit all year-round October-November and March-April are great times to visit with fewer people.
Travel Information
Auckland is the international gateway on the North Island, other key destinations have domestic airports including Keri Keri, Rotorua, Taupo, Napier and Wellington and driving is easy.
Local currency
New Zealand dollar
Frequently Asked Questions
It takes around 45 minutes to an hour to get from the airport to the city. We recommend booking a transfer if arriving on an international flight.
No, parking can be expensive and the city is very walkable. Public transport includes buses, trains, and ferries. Ubers and taxis are readily available.
3 or 4 days is perfect.
There are so many attractions. Rugby fans can visit the All Blacks Experience, you can sail an America’s Cup sailing yacht, enjoy wine tasting on Waiheke Island, walk on black sand beaches in the Waitakere Ranges National Park and climb a volcano on Rangitoto.
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