NORTH ISLAND INFORMATION

The North Island is the smallest of the two main islands of New Zealand, and as its name indicates, is the northern-most of the two islands. Its northern location means it enjoys a warmer, more temperate climate than much of the South Island, and is much more vastly populated.

The northern areas of the North Island enjoy a sub-tropical climate. The centre of the island is primarily a volcanic landscape with vast forests, volcanic peaks, and picturesque lakes. The eastern side of the island is covered with vineyards.

The North Island is home to the largest city in New Zealand—Auckland, also known as the 'City of Sails', and the Capital City of New Zealand—Wellington.

Main Regions in the North Island
Northland - a gold, green and blue world of beaches, bays and subtropicals.
Bay of Islands - aquatic playground of 144 islands
Auckland -our largest city
Coromandel - one of New Zealand's great holiday destinations
Bay of Plenty - beautiful harbour's and long white surf beaches
Waikato - massive subterranean caverns found underground
Rotorua - our main region for geothermal activity
Eastland - the first place in the world to see the sun each day
Taupo -lake Taupo New Zealand's largest lake
Ruapehu - huge volcanoes and majestic National Parks
Taranaki - Mount Taranaki a huge, dramatic volcanic cone with a snowy top.
Hawke's Bay - sunny climate, fabulous beaches, vineyards
Wanganui - maori culture, heritage,a National Park and the Whanganui River
Manawatu - heartland New Zealand
Wairarapa - the pleasures of fine wine and good food
Wellington - capital city of New Zealand

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