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Wildlife Area Attractions In North Island

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Waitangi National Trust & Treaty House

Hawkes Bay

Rangatira Golf Club

Lake Taupo

Escape Hunt Auckland

Ocean Beach

Paihia Harbour

Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Auckland Museum

Waitangi Treaty Grounds

Rainbow Warrior

Kaitoke Regional Park

Kauri Cliffs

Pacific Coast Highway

Cape Kidnappers Golf Course

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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Wildlife Area Attractions In North Island

1. The Alpaca Place Masterton
2. ZEALANDIA Sanctuary Wellington
Zealandia, formerly known as the Karori Wildlife Sanctuary, is a protected natural area in Wellington, New Zealand, the first urban completely fenced ecosancuatuary, where the biodiversity of 225 ha of forest is being restored. The sanctuary was previously part of the water catchment area for Wellington, between Wrights Hill and the Brooklyn wind turbine on Polhill. Most of New Zealand's ecosystems have been severely modified by the introduction of land mammals that were not present during the evolution of its ecosystems, and have had a devastating impact on both native flora and fauna. The sanctuary, surrounded by a pest-exclusion fence, is a good example of an ecological island, which allows the original natural ecosystems to recover by minimising the impact of introduced flora and flora...
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3. Paihia Harbour Paihia
4. Shakespeare Cliff Scenic and Historic Reserve Cooks Beach
5. Glenfern Sanctuary Great Barrier Island
6. Katikati Bird Gardens Katikati
7. Goat Island Marine Reserve Warkworth
Goat Island or Te Hāwere-a-Maki is a tiny island in New Zealand located close to the North Island coast, north of Auckland, northeast of Warkworth, and directly west of Little Barrier Island. It is within Cape Rodney-Okakari Point Marine Reserve, New Zealand's first marine reserve. The island is spiritually significant to the local Māori tribe, Ngāti Manuhiri, because their ancestral waka , Moe Karaka, is said to have landed nearby.As well as being in a marine reserve, Goat Island is a scenic reserve. The University of Auckland has a research facility at Goat Island known as the Leigh Marine Laboratory headed by Professor John Montgomery. This will form the base for the University’s new South Pacific Centre for Marine Science . Prime Minister Helen Clark launched the national and inte...
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8. Kaitoke Regional Park Upper Hutt
Kaitoke Regional Park is a Wellington Regional park located in Kaitoke, New Zealand, past Upper Hutt. The park is adjacent to the Hutt water collection area and comprises mostly native bush. The most popular loop walk in the park leads through the valley of the Upper Hutt River. It was opened in 1983. The park was the filming location for exterior shots of Rivendell for the movie The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
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9. The Parrot Place Kerikeri
10. Rimutaka Forest Park Wainuiomata
Remutaka Forest Park is a protected area near Wellington, New Zealand. Popular access points are south of Wainuiomata and in the upper Hutt Valley. The park covers 196.6 square kilometres , encompassing the Catchpool Valley and the Orongorongo Valley at the southern end of the Remutaka Range. Established in 1972, the park contains several short walks and five huts that can be booked and accessed by longer bush tramps. A population of North Island brown kiwi has been established in the northern part of the Remutaka Forest Park, protected by a dog exclusion area. In 2017, the name of the park was changed from Rimutaka to Remutaka.
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11. Trounson Kauri Park Dargaville
12. Coromandel Forest Park 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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13. Tiritiri Matangi Island Auckland Central
14. Poor Knights Island Marine Reserve Whangarei
The Poor Knights Islands are a group of islands off the east coast of the Northland Region of the North Island of New Zealand. They lie 50 kilometres to the north-east of Whangarei, and 22 kilometres offshore halfway between Bream Head and Cape Brett. Uninhabited since the 1820s, they are a nature reserve and popular underwater diving spot, with boat tours typically departing from Tutukaka. The Poor Knights Islands Marine Reserve surrounds the island. Beaglehole comments that the origin of the island name is not clear, and speculates that the name could be related to the Poor Knights of Windsor, or, that the islands were named for their resemblance to Poor Knight's Pudding, a bread-based dish topped with egg and fried, popular at the time of discovery by Europeans.
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15. Kauri Block Track Coromandel

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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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)

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- 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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