10 Sights & Landmarks in North Island That You Shouldn't Miss

June 3, 2021 Elouise Mccaul

Discover the best top things to do in North Island, New Zealand including New Plymouth Coastal Walkway, Gentle Annie Highway, SkyTower, Tamaki Maori Village, Agrodome, Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village, Mount Victoria, One Tree Hill (Maungakiekie), Marine Parade, Te Mata Peak.
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1. New Plymouth Coastal Walkway

New Plymouth New Zealand +64 6-759 6060 http://www.newzealand.com/int/feature/new-plymouth-coastal-walkway
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5.0 based on 1,675 reviews

New Plymouth Coastal Walkway

Utterly spectacular 11km long walkway along the seafront in New Plymouth, New Zealand. Walk, ride skate or scoot from Bell Block in the north to Port Taranaki to the south taking in the stunning Te Rewa Rewa Bridge, three swimming beaches, a golf club, rolling farm land, rivers and various accessways to residential and shopping areas.

Reviewed By 562grahamb - Napier, New Zealand

The New Plymouth Costal Walkway is a pedestrian and cycleway goes for miles and miles...8 miles to be exact. It’s easy to walk manageable pieces, there are numerous parking lots and public washrooms along the way. There are lots of delights along the way, including surfers, friendly Kiwis walking their dogs, a golf course, the famous Len Lee’s “Wind Wand” sculpture and the spectacularly shaped Te Rewa Rewa Bridge crossing Waiwhakaiho River at the northern end. We had several wonderful excursions during our stay. New Plymouth is to be commended for making exercising, the easy choice.

2. Gentle Annie Highway

Rural highway between Hawkes Bay and Central North Island New Zealand
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5.0 based on 46 reviews

Gentle Annie Highway

Reviewed By CliffJ24 - London, United Kingdom

Originally a Maori track but now a fully paved road. It travelling west to east the first half is rolling farm land with numerous sheep and cattle stations. The second half sees hillsides covered in native forest and a road with lots of twists and turns - superb scenery. There are no petrol stations or cafes/restaurants along the road, so take a picnic and just soak in the stunning views. A great alternative route to travel between Taupo and Napier.

3. SkyTower

Victoria Street Corner Federal Streets, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010 New Zealand +64 9-363 6000 [email protected] http://www.skycityauckland.co.nz/Attractions/Skytower.html
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4.5 based on 11,422 reviews

SkyTower

Auckland's SkyTower is the tallest structure in the Southern Hemisphere, this tower is more than 300 metres high. Offering stunning views, along with award winning restaurants, a gift shop and an opportunity to push your limits by walking the outside of the viewing platforms, or by jumping off from 192 metres above Auckland's CBD. Off Peak Season - (1st May - 31st Oct) 9:00am - 10:00pm daily - Last tickets sold at 9:30pm Peak Season - (1st Nov - 30th Apr) Sun - Thurs: 8:30am - 10:30pm - Last tickets sold at 10:00pm Fri & Sat: 8:30am - 11:30pm - Last tickets sold at 11:00pm

Reviewed By LachmiPunjabi - New Delhi, India

Visit the Sky Tower in Auckland for an awesome view of the city and harbour.The ride in the lift to the top floor is amazing with the glass floor mesmerising anyone who looks down. The 360 degrees view of the tower is magnificent and the money is totally worth it.

4. Tamaki Maori Village

1220 Hinemaru St, Rotorua 3010 New Zealand +64 7-349 2999 [email protected] http://www.tamakimaorivillage.co.nz
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4.5 based on 5,404 reviews

Tamaki Maori Village

Tamaki Māori Village – Evening Cultural Experience. New Zealand’s Most Awarded Cultural Experience! Experience an evening of ceremonial ritual, powerful cultural performance, storytelling & hangi feasting. Share in the Powhiri, our ancient ceremony of welcome before entering our pre-European Māori Village nestled within a native Tawa Forest. The village comes alive with sights, sounds & activity of days gone by including haka, poi, tattooing, weaving, carving and arts of warrior training. You will have the opportunity to participate in these activities. Witness the earth being scraped away from the hāngi pit to reveal baskets of food cooked beneath the ground on hot stones. Enter the ancestral meeting house and enjoy a powerful cultural performance before dining the traditional hāngi buffet feast!

Reviewed By rhigr - London, United Kingdom

From the minute Hone picked me up it was phenomenal, the whole drive there our guide, Liam, was warm and funnny as well as informative, and the experience of walking around and learning about Maori culture was unforgettable! I’m also a veggie and was amply provided for - would highly recommend, well worth a visit

5. Agrodome

141 Western Rd, Ngongotaha, Rotorua 3010 New Zealand +64 7-357 1050 [email protected] http://www.agrodome.co.nz/
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4.5 based on 1,631 reviews

Agrodome

In the heart of 350-acres of lush farmland, yet only 10 minutes from Rotorua city centre, you’ll find New Zealand’s Agrodome. Join us for a unique New Zealand farm experience! For over 40 years, visitors from all over the globe have come to the Agrodome to see our world-famous Farm Show starring a cast of talented animals… and you! You’ll hear amazing facts and have a few laughs as you’re introduced to 19 breeds of sheep. After the show you can visit the Farmyard Nursery, which is home to our cutest baby animals who are available for cuddles and photos! There are three exciting shows a day at 9.30am, 11.00am and 2.30pm. Plus, if you really want to explore the Agrodome 350-acre working farm then join our Farm Tour. During this guided tour, you'll get to hand-feed loads of friendly animals including Romney sheep, cattle, deer, llamas, ostrich, pigs and alpaca! You’ll also sample delicious kiwifruit juice and honey from our land. Tours depart daily at 10.40am, 12.10pm, 1.30pm and 3.40pm.

Reviewed By Footprints201362 - Orem, United States

We loved the show and the MC, loved the baby lambs and the explanations. Very good, and well worth it--wish we'd had more time.

6. Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village

17 Tryon Street Whakarewarewa Village, Rotorua 3010 New Zealand +64 7-349 3463 [email protected] http://www.whakarewarewa.com/
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4.5 based on 2,669 reviews

Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village

With natural geothermal heat radiating from the ground, Whakarewarewa Living Māori Village is a unique cultural experience, set in a fascinating geothermal landscape, offering an authentic peek into Māori village life. Hourly guided tours give visitors a chance to learn how the geothermal resources are used in daily life, twice-daily cultural performances are filled with fun interactivity, and a network of nature trails traverse geothermal lakes, bubbling mud and explosive geysers. This will be a memorable experience for all ages. Open 8.30am – 5.00pm daily.

Reviewed By linfarrington24 - Launceston, Australia

Loved seeing how Maori people have lived and evolved over hundreds of years. Wonderful to be welcomed and encouraged to share their pride in their cultural heritage. We started with a tour by a young guide who had a uniquely modern perspective on her heritage, we followed that with the cultural show which brought us to tears in the beauty of the love songs and the passion of the cultural expressions. Finally we shared a traditionally prepared meal, which we thought we would 'experience' rather than enjoy. How wrong we were! It all goes to show how much we have to learn from our indigenous brothers and sisters!

7. Mount Victoria

Alexandra Lookout Rd, Wellington 6001 New Zealand +64 4-802 4860 http://www.wellingtonnz.com/
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4.5 based on 3,018 reviews

Mount Victoria

High lookout point along Wellington's Southern Walkway gives visitors a spectacular view of the city and its surroundings.

Reviewed By fafa_potato - Palmerston North, New Zealand

On a hot Wellington day, when you take the number 20 from Courtenay place to this lookout point (I was never going to walk) the views from this place are absolutely stunning! You can see all of Wellington and it is absolutely beautiful!

8. One Tree Hill (Maungakiekie)

670 Manukau Road Epsom, Auckland Central, Auckland 1023 New Zealand +64 9-301 0101 [email protected] http://maunga.nz/maunga/maungakiekie/
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4.5 based on 1,215 reviews

One Tree Hill (Maungakiekie)

The second highest volcanic peak in Auckland, next to Mount Eden, One Tree Hill offers views of the city and has a huge obelisk at the top.

Reviewed By jeanettem190 - Cairns, Australia

After your walking visit to Mt Eden; a caldera volcano, it makes sense to stroll through tony, leafy Mt Eden Village & Epsom Village to Cornwall Park (vast! Check out the sheep & cows grazing!) up to One Tree Hill; a cone volcano (Check out the difference!). There are two horseshoe shaped calderas on two different sides of the 'cone'. As you wander up the very gentle slope, you'll see the Vicotrian Folly. Then there's the heritage-style Bistro where you can snag an ice-cream or similar & have a seat on the verandah. Right next door is Huia Lodge; a heritage listed little cottage & info centre promoting early Auckland & current cultural exhibitions. Across the road is Acacia Cottage; the oldest surviving structure in Auckland. 1841. No wonder it survived; it's made from super-strong kauri wood. The cottage is beautifully restored, having been shifted from it's original location in inner Auckland. There're all kinds of historic everyday items on display, which was quite interesting & nostalgic. Buses are no longer permitted beyond this point, so there're no more obnoxious loud hordes of shouting 'tourist' type people elbowing the walkers & shoving their selfie sticks all over. It's very scenic at the top. You're bound to find several nice photographic subjects. After all this walking you're liable to feel tired. No worries, just walk down another path, not through the vast public park, into a suburban street. You'll soon find a bus stop. If the bus is headed further out from Auckland, just cross the street! All the northbound city buses will meander their way back to the Auckland CBD!

9. Marine Parade

Marine Parade, Napier New Zealand 8341404 http://www.napier.govt.nz/index.php?pid=405
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4.5 based on 1,451 reviews

Marine Parade

Reviewed By 775gilvray - Cambridge, New Zealand

We loved the water front and enjoyed all the things passed, the children's bike park was well used. The art deco was sound shell is a beautiful piece of art We loved viewing platform and it was particularly exciting watching the huge waves that were crashing into it I would strongly recommend that you take this walk. Well done Napier.

10. Te Mata Peak

Te Mata Peak Road, Hastings 4130 New Zealand
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4.5 based on 1,684 reviews

Te Mata Peak

Reviewed By JMT_NZ - Auckland Central, New Zealand

Te Mata Peak is simply stunning. I've driven to the peak several times and it's a great experience to take in the wider Hawkes Bay. If you drive right to the top then it's suitable for people with impaired mobility although they need to be able to walk up a short steep gradient for the best views from the trig.

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