North Island

Live out your Lord of the Rings fantasy in the epic landscapes of North Island where the movie was filmed. Brimming with volcanic landscapes, deep forests and picturesque lakes, North Island is also rich in Maori culture with friendly locals ever ready to say “Kia Ora” (or “hello” in the Maori language). Those with a taste for the cosmopolitan will find it in cities like Auckland and New Zealand's capital Wellington where shopping, cultural and culinary adventures abound. North Island is also a mecca for extreme sports such as skyjumping and black river rafting.

WHEN TO VISIT
SUMMER
December - February
20 - 25°C
AUTUMN
March-May
17 - 21°C
WINTER
June - August
12 - 16°C
SPRING
September - November
16 - 19°C

Top Things to do in North Island

Auckland
Climb to the top of the Auckland Harbour Bridge and take off on an epic bungy jump.
Tauranga
Journey to the Lord of The Rings' Middle Earth at the Hobbiton movie set.
Rotorua
Experience a unique geothermal mud bath at Hell's Gate Geothermal Reserve.
Taupo
Enjoy dazzling views of the Huka Falls - the most visited natural attraction in New Zealand.
Napier
Savour internationally acclaimed wine in Hawke's Bay and go vineyard hopping.
Wellington
Go behind the scenes of ‘The Lord of the Rings' trilogy at Weta Workshop.

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