The two main cities of the North Island are Auckland and the capital, Wellington.On
this island you can experience Rotorua with its volcanic atmosphere,
trout fishing in the pristine waters of Lake Taupo or take in the
beautiful beaches of the Bay of Islands.
North
Island New Zealand
Christchurch
Accommodation
Christchurch
is the South Island's largest city, home of the Avon River, beautiful
cathedrals, 19th century buildings, tree-lined avenues and wonderful
gardens.
Dunedi
Accommodation Dunedin,
named after the old Gaelic for Edinburgh, is proud of its Scottish
heritage and was New Zealand's commercial heart during the Otago gold
rush of the 1860s.
Franz Josef Glacier Franz
Josef is the town to explore nearby Franz Josef Glacier, a spectacular
glacier readily accessable by helicopter or by walking along the valley
to the head of the glacier.
Greymouth
Accommodation
Greymouth
is the commercial and leisure centre of the West Coast. Gold was
discovered there in the 1860s and Greymouth still has plenty of
gold-town character.
Invercargill
Hotels New
Zealand's southernmost city, Invercargill is a sleepy town that takes
great pride in it's reputation as 'the friendly city'.
Nelson
Hotels Nelson's
scenery is magnificent with blue skies and wide open spaces, beaches
and lakes, vineyards, beautiful national parks and unique landforms.
Queenstown
Accommodation Surrounded
by six fantastic ski areas, Queenstown offers a superb winter
experience with a generous aprés ski culture in its vibrant town centre
and a wide range of fun activities off the slopes.
Ski Fields South Island The
Southern Alps offer a large choice of ski fields with spectacular
alpine scenery and lively resort towns for fun at the end of the day.
Te Anau
Accommodation Te Anau, situated shores of Lake Te Anau, is the hub for visitors to visit the Southern Lakes and Fiordland National Park.
TimarAccommodation Timaru, situated in South Canterbury District is surrounded by lush pastures, rolling downlands, green hills and clean rivers.
The
South Island is not to be outdone with it natural formations such as
Milford Sound, stunning glaciers and superb skiing facilities.
Christchurch is the main city of the South Island but Queensltown
situated on Lake Wakatipuis is the tourist hub of the area and not to
be missed.
South
Island New Zealand
Auckland
A
perfect place to explore and experience the excitement and the
adventure of the islands and to enjoy the culture and sophistication of
this world class city.
Gisborne The
city is situated on the shores of the Pacific Ocean and is renowned for
its excellent surfing breaks, perfect swimming beaches and miles of
untouched coastline.
Hamilton Hamilton is New Zealand's largest inland city, situated in middle of the Waikato in the North Island of New Zealand.
Hawkes Bay The
Hawke's Bay New Zealand region includes some wonderful settings such as
Napier, Hastings, Havelock North, Wairoa and Waipukurau.
New Plymouth New
Plymouth is the principal centre of the beautiful Taranaki region with
its natural attractions and the region?s most famous landmark, Mt
Taranaki in Egmont National Park.
Palmerston North Palmerston North is located on the Eastern Manawatu Plains near Manmawatu Gorge approximately 135 km north of Wellington.
Rotorua Rotorua is home to the warm geothermal pools of New Zealand, and is also the heartland of New Zealand's Maori culture.
Ski Fields North Island Winter
skiing experiences on New Zealand's North Island. The North Island has
three fields on Mt Ruapehu, including Whakapapa, the largest in New
Zealand.
Tauranga Tauranga with it's stunning harbour is home to some of New Zealand?s best beaches and two large marinas.
Wanganui Wanganui has Prominent heritage buildings in the city include the Royal Wanganui Opera House and the Sarjeant Art Gallery.
Wellington Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, is a beautiful waterfront city situated on the southern tip of the North Island.
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