Of course, the North Island is a beautiful place! However, we wanted to do some things here and then spend the rest of the time exploring the South Island. Here are the highlights from the North Island!
1st Day and Getting to Bay of Islands
Paihia and Russell (Bay of Islands)
The West Coast and the Kauri Trees
Hobbiton!
Kaituna Rafting and Rotorua
Waitomo Caves and Black Water Rafting
Tongoriro Alpine Crossing
Wellington