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New Zealand - North Island

New Zealand's North Island is a fascinating place to visit - between the steaming mud pools of Rotorua, the largest crater lake in the world (Lake Taupo) and the abundance of Maori culture - you won't find it hard to occupy your time! As a result of volcanic activity over millions of years, the North Island's landscape is not only rich and fertile but interesting and dramatic - with sights such as the extraordinary 'moonscape' of Mt Ruapehu.

New Zealand's North Island is a fascinating place to visit - between the steaming mud pools of Rotorua, the largest crater lake in the world (Lake Taupo) and the abundance of Maori culture - you won't find it hard to occupy your time! As a result of volcanic activity over millions of years, the North Island's landscape is not only rich and fertile but interesting and dramatic - with sights such as the extraordinary 'moonscape' of Mt Ruapehu.

Two thirds of the Kiwi population reside on the North Island with Auckland being New Zealand's largest city. There are a huge amount of things to see and do ranging from walking on the beautiful beaches at the Bay of Islands, standing beside the giant Kauri trees in the west or laying in your self-made hot spring in the Coromandel.

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Dig a hole at Hot Water Beach:

Jump in the hot pool watching the sunset over the ocean, with a bottle of champagne and new friends.

Relax at Mount Ruapehu:

Sit by Lake Taupo eating some fish and chips on a sunny day admiring the magnificent snow capped Mount Ruapehu.

Enjoy a Hungi:

Sample a traditional Maori Hungi.

Learn the lingo:

Learn to say 'Whangarei' and 'Whakapapa' the traditional way!

Food and Wine Festival:

Indulge in local food, wine and music at the annual Martinborough Food and Wine Festival, held in November.

Chill out on Ponsonby Road:

Relax in a groovy cafÈ on Ponsonby Road in Auckland.

See a live Rugby match:

Check out a game of Rugby at Eden Park and scream your lungs out with the enthusiastic local supporters.

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