1.
NORTHLAND Subtropical
Kerikeri and the Bay of
Islands: long
beaches and great trees where
colonial New Zealand began. Activities from
day hikes in paradise to
swimming with dolphins to
championship golf.
2.
AUCKLAND New Zealand's largest city, cultural &
economic center,
superb golf,
Waiheke
Island wineries, and the world's sailing capital.
3.
COROMANDEL
PENINSULA: Sunny counterculture
paradise,
with jungles, mountains, and beaches, and arts and crafts center. Golf, too!
4.
BAY OF
PLENTY:
Ocean and mountain activities
within reach of
sizeable towns. Excellent beaches
& trips to volcanic White Island.
5.
ROTORUA
& TAUPO:
Geysers & other geothermal oddities, great fishing lakes, extreme sports,
and native Maori culture. Even
golf!
6.
HAWKES BAY:
The
North Island's great
wine
region,
championship golf, huge gannet colony,
plus Art Deco Napier.
7.
WELLINGTON:
New
Zealand's capital city, with excellent museums & beaches,
world
class golf, off-shore wildlife preserve, and nearby Martinborough boutique
wine region.
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