North Island holiday homes

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)
• Topgun Paintball (26.5 mi / 42.6 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:

• Pureora Forest Park (16.5 mi / 26.6 km)
• Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari (20.9 mi / 33.6 km)
• Waitomo Glowworm Caves (27.8 mi / 44.7 km)
• Lake Karapiro (30 mi / 48.2 km)
• Orakei Korako Cave & Thermal Park (22 mi / 35.4 km)
• Te Waihou Walkway (26 mi / 41.9 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 Taupo (TUO), which is 37.1 mi (59.7 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.