North Island Cities, Locations & Attractions

North Island is one of main island of New Zealand. The North Island has a larger population than the South Island, Auckland is the country's largest city & capital as well.

North Island has Lakes & Rivers, Forest and National Parks, Bay & Coastal facility, Volcano, Caves and many more attractions and must visit places. 

About 77% of New Zealand's population lives in the North Island.

Main cities are:

• Auckland
• Palmerston North
• Wellington
• Rotorua
• Hamilton
• New Plymouth
• Napier-Hastings
• Whangarei
• Tauranga
• Kapiti

For more information about places to visit in North Island, do visit Freedom Tourism website

Click here for Holiday packages for North Island, New Zealand

Rangitoto Island - Youngest Volcano in Auckland

Rangitoto island is a iconic island in Auckland, New Zealand, To reach there is an only a short scenic ferry ride across the harbour from downtown Auckland.



It is a must visit place & a favorite destination for hikers and day-travelers. It is the youngest and largest volcano in the Auckland. Water lovers can take a guided sea kayaking trip out to Rangitoto & for adventure travelers, try a night kayak, evening sunset is very beautiful & night will be full of stars.

How to Reach?

A regular daily ferry service from either downtown Auckland or Devonport Wharf makes getting to Rangitoto easy and convenient. Click here for timetable information.

For more information on island please visit -  Rangitoto Island Auckland