Whether you’re visiting for a long weekend, or staying for a few weeks to explore everything New Zealand’s North Island has to offer, here are 30 of the can’t miss experiences.
If you ever want to feel like you have stepped right into a fairytale, you should visit Waitomo Glowworm caves, a world renowned attraction unlike anything else.
Sculpted out of volcanic activity and thousands of years in the making, Wai-O-Tapu is considered to be New Zealand’s most colourful and diverse geothermal sightseeing attraction.
Approximately three hours away from Auckland, Taupo is known for it’s incredible lakefront location and the crystal blue cascades of Huka Falls.
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