Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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New Zealand's North Island is the smaller of the country's two main islands. It boasts a dynamic landscape of active volcanic zones, expansive coastlines, and rolling green hills. The island is also home to bustling cities, including the nation's capital. But what truly sets it apart is its vibrant cultural aspects, being the historical and spiritual home of Māori heritage. In this video, we’re excited to guide you through 13 beautiful destinations we encountered on our North Island journey, presented in the order we explored them.

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🔗 NORTH ISLAND LINKS & ACTIVITIES
☑️ Wellington - Te Papa Museum of New Zealand admission ticket: gyg.me/EoyD39tp
☑️ Taranaki - Pouakai Crossing Hiking Track: alltrails.com/trail/new-zealand/taranaki/pouakai-crossing
☑️ Taranaki shuttle for Pouakai Crossing: taranakidriven.nz/mountain-shuttle
☑️ Taranaki - Veronica Loop Hiking Track: alltrails.com/trail/new-zealand/taranaki/veronica-loop-track
☑️ Ruakuri Cave guided tour: gyg.me/DkUTqtKh
☑️ Waitomo Glowworm cave guided tour: gyg.me/M78HdpCq
☑️ Tongariro Alpine Crossing shuttle bus: gyg.me/1vCZZpEv
☑️ Taupō - Orakei Korako entrance ticket: gyg.me/n0XdoHR8
☑️ Rotorua - Waimangu Volcanic Valley entrance ticket: gyg.me/oGpjjaK4
☑️ Rotorua - Kaituna River whitewater rafting: gyg.me/2bIoElaR
☑️ Rotorua - Mitai Maori Village cultural tour with dinner: gyg.me/xVxkXRd0
☑️ Hobbiton movie set guided tour: gyg.me/3aUqzSGJ
☑️ Tauranga dolphin watching (& swimming) tour: gyg.me/ImpNRdfn
☑️ Mount Maunganui Summit Hiking Track: alltrails.com/trail/new-zealand/bay-of-plenty/mount-maunganui-summit-and-ranui-loop-track
☑️ Cathedral Cove Track: alltrails.com/trail/new-zealand/waikato/mautohe-cathedral-cove-track
☑️ Mount Paku Summit Trail: alltrails.com/trail/new-zealand/waikato/mount-paku-summit-walk
☑️ Northland - Mount Manaia Hiking Track: alltrails.com/trail/new-zealand/northland/mount-manaia-track
☑️ Urupukapuka Island - Otehei Bay Ferry: exploregroup.co.nz/otehei-bay/otehei-bay-ferry
☑️ Waitangi Treaty Grounds: gyg.me/5rpiiW9v
☑️ Auckland Sky Tower Tickets: skycityauckland.co.nz/sky-tower

😴 WHERE TO STAY
- Auckland: Quest on Eden Apartment Hotel ($$): booking.com/hotel/nz/quest-on-eden.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
- Wellington: Ohtel Wellington ($$): booking.com/hotel/nz/ohtel.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
- Rotorua: Stay 280 & Stay 284 ($$): booking.com/hotel/nz/tuscany-villas-rotorua-heritage-boutique-collection.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2

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🎥 MORE NEW ZEALAND VIDEOS:
- Queenstown: youtu.be/vq22rrE_JI4
- Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park: youtu.be/7ppI7092Wx4
- Fiordland National Park: youtu.be/iMFzlEw3ScQ
- South Island Road Trip: youtu.be/RrSGSTWPMMw
- Auckland: youtu.be/sC3ZRbWvTJo
- Rotorua: youtu.be/4r0UX7Xt5oI
- Wellington: youtu.be/uPANrJwGJJo
- New Zealand Top 15: youtu.be/40Vh7oYEke4
- New Zealand Top Experiences: youtu.be/NOZf0NyhZYU
- New Zealand Scenic Relaxation Film: youtu.be/RU8en3Ppwsk

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🎵 MUSIC CREDITS:
Rejoice in the morning by The David Roy Collective
Palisades by Livingrooms
Graduation by Zac Nelson
Chapter In Life by Amit Sagie
Hidden Trails by Ziv Moran
Music Tree by SLPSTRM
Steady Hearts Stronger Roads by BalloonPlanet
Well Come Round Instrumental Version by Louis Island

🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:14 Wellington
2:01 Taranaki / Egmont National Park
3:27 Waitomo Caves
4:34 Tongariro National Park
6:01 Lake Taupō
7:20 Rotorua
9:31 Hobbiton
10:33 Tauranga and Mount Maunganui
11:46 Coromandel Peninsula
12:56 Northland and Whangārei Heads
13:57 Bay of Islands
16:51 Waipoua Kauri Forest
17:55 Auckland
18:55 North Island Travel Tips

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