Katherine Mansfield At the very heart of the North Island is a lake. It is the largest in New Zealand, and it is named ... and bush-clad hills close to the cities—one of which, Auckland, is ...

Wendy Altschuler is a seasoned travel and adventure writer and author. New Zealand’s North Island is a picturesque destination with an outdoor ethos, full of interesting cultural activities ...

New Zealand ... the South Island is home to spectacular natural wonders. The stunning scenery here is unmatched anywhere else on Earth, with lush meadows and rolling green hills that captivate ...

Separated from the South Island by Cook Strait, New Zealand’s North Island is home to five of its main wine ... regions have small pockets of vineyard plantings scattered amidst rolling farmland, ...