Why people love visiting friendly North Island
Learn about the unique charm of North Island with a stay in a holiday home rental. Revered for its shopping, cafes and local tours, this city is both welcoming and romantic. Hobbiton Movie Set and Sky Tower are just a couple of the must-see attractions. With a holiday rental, you get a home away from home – many rentals offer full kitchens and outdoor grills for some home cooking.
Activities and attractions in North Island
Are you hoping to find things to do during your stay? Venture out of your holiday home and check out everything that makes North Island a one-of-a-kind holiday spot. Here are some of the top attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- The Timber Trail (11.1 mi / 17.9 km)
- Kiwi House Native Bird Park (24.4 mi / 39.3 km)
- The Kinloch Club (26.9 mi / 43.3 km)
- Mangakino Golf Club (9.7 mi / 15.6 km)
- Putaruru Golf Club (22.3 mi / 35.9 km)
- Tirau Golf Club (27.9 mi / 44.8 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of North Island
Whether you're looking for fun outdoor activities or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, North Island is a great place to get out in nature. These are a few of the area's most enchanting natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari (20.9 mi / 33.6 km)
- Te Waihou Walkway (26 mi / 41.9 km)
- Caveworld (27.6 mi / 44.4 km)
- Waitomo Glowworm Caves (27.8 mi / 44.7 km)
- Lake Karapiro (30 mi / 48.2 km)
- Mangakino Recreation Reserve (9.7 mi / 15.6 km)
Transport to and around North Island
The nearest airport is in Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.), located 36.9 mi (59.4 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you could book a flight to Rotorua (ROT-Rotorua Regional), which is 42.5 mi (68.4 km) away.
If you prefer to travel by train, Pukekohe Station, Papakura Station and Stratford Station are the main stations in the area. You can see more of North Island by jumping on the metro at MOTAT 1 Tram Stop, The Strand Station or Western Springs Lakeside Entrance Tram Stop.