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Landmark Attractions In North Island

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Pacific Coast Highway

Kauri Cliffs

Cape Kidnappers Golf Course

Pureora Forest Park

West Lynn Garden

Mt Maunganui Main Beach

Bream Head Coast Walks

Canyoning & Rappelling Tours

Huka Falls tracks

Sky Tower

Hobbiton Movie Set

The Fat Pigeon Too

Hutt River

Pataka Art + Museum

Lake Waikaremoana

The North Island is one of the two main islands of New Zealand, separated from the larger but much less populous South Island by Cook Strait. The island's area is 113,729 square kilometres , making it the world's 14th-largest island. It has a population of 3,749,200 .Twelve main urban areas are in the North Island. From north to south, they are Whangarei, Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Rotorua, Gisborne, New Plymouth, Napier, Hastings, Whanganui, Palmerston North, and Wellington, the capital, located at the south-west extremity of the island. About 77% of New Zealand's population lives in the North Island.
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Landmark Attractions In North Island

1. Sky Tower Auckland Central
The Sky Tower is an observation and telecommunications tower located at the corner of Victoria and Federal Streets in the Auckland CBD, Auckland, New Zealand. It is 328 metres tall, as measured from ground level to the top of the mast, making it the tallest freestanding structure in the Southern Hemisphere and the 25th tallest tower in the world. It has become an iconic landmark in Auckland's skyline due to its height and unique design. The tower is part of the SkyCity Auckland casino complex, originally built in 1994–1997 for Harrah's Entertainment. Several upper levels are accessible to the public, attracting an average of 1,150 visitors per day .
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2. Marine Parade Napier
3. Viaduct Harbour Auckland Central
The North Island Main Trunk is the main railway line in the North Island of New Zealand, connecting the capital city Wellington with the country's largest city, Auckland. The line is 682 kilometres long and passes through Paraparaumu, Palmerston North, Taihape, National Park, Taumarunui, Te Kuiti, Hamilton, and Pukekohe. Most of the NIMT is single track with frequent passing loops, built to the New Zealand rail gauge of 1,067 mm . The line is double track between Wellington and Waikanae , between Hamilton and Te Kauwhata , and between Meremere and Auckland Britomart. Around 460 kilometres of the line is electrified in three separate sections: one section at 1600 V DC between Wellington and Waikanae, and two sections at 25 kV AC: 412 km between Palmerston North and Te Rapa and 34 km between...
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4. Durie Hill Elevator Whanganui
The Durie Hill Elevator is a public elevator in Whanganui, on the North Island of New Zealand. It connects Anzac Parade beside the Whanganui River with the suburb of Durie Hill. It is ranked by Heritage New Zealand as a Category 1 Historic Place, and is New Zealand's only public underground elevator.
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5. Te Puia Rotorua
6. The 309 Road Coromandel
The Coromandel Peninsula on the North Island of New Zealand extends 85 kilometres north from the western end of the Bay of Plenty, forming a natural barrier to protect the Hauraki Gulf and the Firth of Thames in the west from the Pacific Ocean to the east. It is 40 kilometres wide at its broadest point. Almost the entire population lies on the narrow coastal strips fronting the Hauraki Gulf and the Bay of Plenty. In clear weather the peninsula is clearly visible from Auckland, the country's biggest city, which lies on the far shore of the Hauraki Gulf, 55 kilometres to the west. The peninsula is part of the local government areas of Thames-Coromandel District and the Waikato Regionand is part of the Regional Tourism Organisation representing The Coromandel
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7. Mangere Arts Centre - Nga Tohu o Uenuku Manukau
8. Te Kairanga Wines Martinborough
9. Hawera Water Tower Hawera
Hawera is the second-largest town in the Taranaki region of New Zealand's North Island, with a population of 12,150. It is near the coast of the South Taranaki Bight.
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10. Christ Church Raukokore Opotiki
11. Aratiatia Rapids Taupo
Aratiatia Power Station is a hydroelectric power station on the Waikato River, in the North Island of New Zealand. It is the first hydroelectric power station on the Waikato River, and is located 13 kilometres downstream of Lake Taupo. Aratiatia is owned and operated by Mercury Energy.Aratiatia is a largely run-of-the-river station, as it generates electricity from water from the Lake Taupo control gates and to the Ohakuri Power Station. It does, however, have a 55-hectare lake behind the station for temporary storage.
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12. White Rock Martinborough
13. Tane Moana Tutukaka
14. Mead's Wall Whakapapa
15. Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village Rotorua

North Island Videos

10 North Island New Zealand Must Dos

This video is loaded with 10 Must Visit Places and things to do in each one from the North Island of New Zealand! It ended up being way more than 10 because there's SO much to do and I love it so much, but I hope this video was helpful! Please leave me any comments, including any other places you would consider a must!

1. Sandboarding at Te Paki Sand Dunes, Northland
2. Hot Water Beach and Kayaking to Conut Island at Coromandel Peninsula
3. Surfing/ Swimming at West Coast Black Sand Beaches (see my video here: )
4. Chasing Waterfalls around the North Island
5. Maori Carvings, boating, geothermal activity at Lake Taupo
6. Tongariro Crossing: (see my video here: )
7. Mud Baths/ Hot Springs/ Geothermal Activity at Rotorua and Waiotapu (see my video here: )
8. Blue Springs at Te Waihou Walkway
9. Pancake Rocks in Raglan
10. Glow Worm Caves at Waitomo

10 Best Places to Visit in New Zealand

Comprised of two main islands, North Island and South Island, New Zealand is an incredible destination to discover. Packed with unforgettable landscapes, breathtaking scenery, and an unparalleled combination of lakes, mountains, and lush greenery, the island nation has to be seen to be truly understood. While touring New Zealand, be sure to give equal time to its lively cities and its more stunning natural landmarks. Here’s a look at the best places to visit in New Zealand.

10 Best Places to Visit in New Zealand

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10 Best Places to Visit in New Zealand.
Comprised of two main islands, North Island and South Island, New Zealand is an incredible destination to discover. Packed with unforgettable landscapes, breathtaking scenery, and an unparalleled combination of lakes, mountains, and lush greenery, New Zealand has to be seen to be truly understood. While touring New Zealand, be sure to give equal time to its lively cities and its more stunning natural landmarks. This article can serve as your itinerary highlighting the best places to visit in New Zealand.
10. Stewart Island
9. Nelson
8. Glacier Country
7. Napier
6. Rotorua
5. Paihia
4. Auckland
3. Queenstown
2. Tongariro National Park
1. Fiordland
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Explore New Zealand's North Island - Top Things to See and Do - Tour the World TV

Looking for ideas for things to see and do on New Zealand's North Island?

In this episode of the Tour the World travel TV series, we join Evergreen Tours on a fabulous journey around New Zealand's stunning North Island.

Starting in Auckland - the city of sails, we travel north to the beautiful Bay of Islands and the Waitangi Treaty Ground, then south to the bubbling mud pools and steam vents of Rotorua. We drop in to the Hobbiton Movie Set and come face to beak with the loveable Kiwi, before our tour ends in wonderful Wellington.

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This episode of Tour the World was coproduced by Peppercorn Productions - publisher of The Big Bus tour and travel guide.

The Best of New Zealand - North Island

Video from our travel all around New Zealand in November 2016.
In this video we picked our favourite places in North Island.

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Top 7 INCREDIBLE Places in NEW ZEALAND you WONT BELIEVE EXIST

These are my top 7 Most INCREDIBLE Places In NEW ZEALAND you wont believe exist. In this New Zealand travel guide I show you the best travel locations on the North Island!

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Top 10 attractions in North Island New Zealand

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New Zealand: Best places to visit and travel tips for the South Island and North Island.

Traveling around New Zealand is amazing. There are so many great spots, you can just pull over and stop at awesome view points. From Kairoura, Abel Tasman National Park to Tongariro National Park. So in this video I summarize my favorite spots of New Zealand (North Island and South Island) - by the way if you only have limited time while traveling New Zealand, you should only focus on the South Island.

Highlights of the South Island of New Zealand:
- Christchurch
- Kaikoura
- Picton / Malborough Sounds (Queen Charlotte Track)
- Abel Tasman National Park (kayak tour and hike)
- Farewell Spit
- Buller Gorge Swing Bridge
- Pancake Rocks
- Okarito
- Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier
- Wanaka
- Queenstown (bungee jumping, sky diving etc.)
- Milford Sound / Doubtful Sound (Alternative for Milford Sound)
- Dunedin
- Mount Cook
- Lake Tekapo
- Akaroa

Best spots of the North Island of New Zealand:
- Wellington
- Tongariro National Park
- Lake taupo (Craters of the moon, Huka Falls)
- Rotorua (Wai-o-tapo)
- Cathedral Cove
- Hot Water Beach
- Paihia
- Cape Reinga
- Waipoua Kauri Forest
- Auckland
- Waiheke Island
- Glow Worms (Waitomo, Waikako)

Recommendations by the community:
- Bridal Veil Falls
- Mount Taranaki
- Cape Foulwind
- Lake Mahinapua
- Roys Peak Tour
- Nugget Point Lighthouse
- Elephant Rocks
- Mount John
- Redwood Forest
- Whangarei Falls
- White Island

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Northland TOP 10 Best places to visit New Zealand

The top 10 activities and things to do in Northland, New Zealand! This absolutely gorgeous part of New Zealand is often missed because it is not conveniently located for those with a tight schedule, but is a great part of New Zealand!

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Ultimate North Island New Zealand Travel Guide

After coming back home to the US, I compiled a (very long) list of some of my favorite places I went in the North Island of NZ. I ended up falling in love with almost every destination I visited, so there are a lot of places on this list!

If you're planning on going to the South Island as well or are just interested in seeing a glimpse of the beauty of the South Island, check out my EPIC South Island Road Trip video:

Hope these give you some ideas of where to visit if you're planning a trip to New Zealand. If you like this video, make sure to give it a thumbs up so I know to make more videos like this, subscribe to see more of my videos, and let me know in the comments what your favorite place in the North Island was or where you're most looking forward to going. Happy travels!

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