NORTH


North Island The majority of New Zealanders reside in the North Island for a reason. This diverse land is a bounty of extraordinary experiences and landscapes – from the bays of Northland, to the volcanic landscapes in Rotorua and the playground of New Zealand’s largest lake, Taupo.


If you believe you need a month to see everything New Zealand has to offer, think again. New Zealand’s luxury product is out of this world, and affluent clients can easily explore both islands in just a few weeks


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THE CLIMATE It’s possible to experience


four seasons in one day in New


Zealand. In the far north, known locally as the ‘winterless north’, you’re likely to experience


subtropical climates and warmer conditions for most of the year. On the South Island, conditions are cooler, and temperatures can drop significantly in the alpine areas during winter months. Spring and autumn are great times to travel.


Te Puia 4 TOURISM NEW ZEALAND


Many visitors are surprised by the white-sand beaches and azure waters that lap the coast, but the subtropical conditions in the far north make it a perfect coastal escape. Recommend the Bay of Islands or Coromandel – home to some of the finest beaches. The North Island is also an ideal place to offer clients a guided Maori cultural experience, allowing travellers to learn more about the country’s heritage. Both Northland and Rotorua offer plenty of opportunities to visit a traditional marae, and have a guided experience, while in Northland visitors can tour the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. For a slice of city life, head to the cosmopolitan cities of Auckland in the north and Wellington at the southern


tip. Both offer a spectacular food scene, impressive museums and glistening harbours to watch the world go by. For something altogether


otherworldly, the centre of the North Island is a mix of volcanoes, geysers, thermal pools and stunning lakes. Taupo is the adventure capital of the North, home to the iconic Huka Lodge and plenty of boutique accommodation. Rotorua is not short of lakes either – recommend clients book a half-day sailing trip, combined with a heli tour off the coast of the Bay of Plenty to White Island, then back on land for a geothermal guided experience. When it comes to wine, many think of the South Island’s Marlborough region first, but the North Island’s wine


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Maori cultural performance, Taranaki


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