New Zealand’s vast North Island is known for its bustling cities, pristine beaches and geothermal landscapes, with 48 volcanic cones scattered across Auckland alone. Thanks to its higher geographic location, the island experiences milder temperatures; the northern Bay of Islands even has a subtropical climate.
Head south to Rotorua to discover bubbling hot springs and the Māoritanga (Maori culture), before stopping in the nation’s capital, Wellington – where there are more eateries per capita than New York.
