North Island Natural Attractions

Mangorewa Walking Track

Set within the Mangorewa Ecological Area, the Mangorewa Walking Track is a unique insight into Rotorua's transport history. The Tauranga...

Blue Lake Walking Track

Blue Lake Walking Track is a circuit track around the Blue Lake which passes through both native and exotic forest. The track begins at the...

Te Waihou Walkway

The Te Waihou Walkway ranges from easy walking to steeper areas in places with stiles and steps, with boardwalk/wobbly walks constructed through...

Waitonga Falls Track

Rainbow Mountain-Summit Walking Track

After taking in the sights of the two craters on the Crater Lake walk, continue north and experience the Rainbow Mountain-Summit Walking Track. ...

Raglan's Ocean Beach

Raglan's Ocean Beach provides spectacular views of the Raglan Bar and is a wonderful picnic spot. Lifeguards patrol the western end of the...

Rangitoto Island

A mere 10km from Auckland's city centre, the low, conical island of Rangitoto is an unforgettable landscape of fractured black lava and...

Karangahake Gorge Historic Walkway

Between the towns of Paeroa and Waihi is Karangahake Gorge and Karangahake Historic Walkway. The walkway follows part of the old Paeroa to Waihi...

Beaches of Cook's Coast

Climb onboard the Whitianga ferry and escape to the Cook's Coast. Enjoy a day away at one or more of the many pretty beaches along the coast....

Waiheke Island 

Waiheke is the most populated of the Hauraki Gulf islands, with 8,500 residents scattered throughout the forest, farmland and coastal areas. It...

Ohinemutu

Aranui Cave

Aranui Cave is a magical, mystical place steeped in Maori myth and legend. Set in the Ruakuri Scenic Reserve, five minutes drive from the Waitomo...

Lake Waikaremoana Track

46km in length, the beautiful Lake Waikaremoana Track takes 3 to 4 days to walk, through the stunning podocarp broadleaf and rain forest which...

Waitomo Caves

You won't be afraid of the dark in the Waitomo Caves, thanks to tiny natural lightbulbs (glow worms) who light the way through the labrynth of...

Tarawera Outlet to Falls Walking Track

Tarawera Outlet to Falls Walking Track begins at the Tarawera Outlet swingbridge. Cross the bridge and take the right hand track at the junction....

Kaiate Falls

Also known as Te Rerekawau Falls, Kaiate Falls are the highlight of a forest reserve near Tauranga. Kaiate Falls are created where the Kaiate...

Lake Taupo

Just about everywhere you look in the Lake Taupo region you'll see a volcano. The most serene is Lake Taupo itself, created by an eruption so...

Mokaihaha Walking Track

The track from the South Road carpark leads to Lake Rotohokahoka (20 minutes) and West Road (2 hours).

Ten minutes walk from the carpark...

Tarawera Falls Walking Track

Experience the spectacular Tarawera Falls - where water surges out of fissures in a large rock cliff-face surrounded by native bush. The cliff is...