North Island

Blissful coastlines and endearing small towns, the North Island of New Zealand is a mash-up of all things good. Tropical destinations, vast green landscapes and experiences rich in cultural signifance. It's all here.

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12 of the Best Unique Stays in the North Island

Discover nooks of the North Island that will make you never want to leave. From cabins nestled in breathtaking valleys to retreats perched on...
Hicks Bay

The Best Coastal Road Trip on New Zealand’s North Island

Ready for a scenic escape packed with epic surf, golden beaches, and sunrises that stop you in your tracks? This coastal New Zealand road...
swimming Wairarapa

The 14 Best Free or Affordable Things to Do in Wairarapa

Wairarapa is the holiday destination you didn’t know you needed—charmingly Kiwi, full of wholesome experiences, and easy on the wallet. You don’t have to...
Waiheke Island Ferry

The Ultimate Waiheke Island Campervan Escape

A weekend of hopping between the must-do sights on Waiheke Island is the ultimate summer escape. Just a 40-minute ferry from Auckland City, Waiheke...
The Top 6 Experiences for Eating and Drinking Around Wairarapa

The Top 6 Experiences for Eating and Drinking Around Wairarapa

Indulge in the food, sip on the wine and sample the locally made artisan goods; it’s the best way to discover a place and...
Castlepoint

5 Reasons to Explore the Beautiful Wairarapa

Wairarapa is a region that captivates the senses, with vast open skies, rolling hills, and charming small towns that invite exploration. Just an hour’s...
Matawhero Winery

10 of the Best Unique Stays in Tairāwhiti

When in the beautiful Tairāwhiti region, stay in places that take you to the coast, the beachfront and the forest. Tairāwhiti is a haven...
Tolaga Bay Wharf

The Ultimate North Island East Coast Road Trip

The East Coast of the North Island is bursting with incredible beaches, long stretches of scenic roads, great food and wine and the most...
Surf Gisborne

The 10 Best Outdoor Experiences in Tairāwhiti Gisborne

Tairāwhiti Gisborne is where activities are much more than top things to do. These east coast attractions are memorable experiences that show off the...
Top 15 Places to Eat in Tairāwhiti Gisborne

Top 15 Places to Eat in Tairāwhiti Gisborne

Have your morning coffee and bagel on the beach and dine picnic-style at one of the region's top wineries. Tairāwhiti Gisborne, nestled on New...

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