Ten Amazing Things to Do on the North Island, New Zealand 2020 - The Big Bus

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In this video, we bring you ten amazing things to do on a road trip around New Zealand's fabulous North Island. Our list includes the chance to take in the epic views from Auckland’s Sky Tower, cruise the tranquil waters of the Bay of Islands, visit the village of Hobbiton in Middle Earth, meet the Kiwi in Rotorua, immerse yourself in New Zealand’s culture and history at Te Papa in Wellington, and much more.

Here are our ten must-dos covered in this video:

1. Explore Auckland, including visits to the Auckland War Memorial Museum and Sky Tower
2. Cruise to the Hole in the Rock in the Bay of Islands
3. Learn about New Zealand’s founding document at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds
4. Visit Ninety Mile Beach and Cape Reinga on the Dune Rider
5. See the mighty Tāne Mahuta kauri tree and visit The Kauri Museum in Matakohe
6. Do a tour of the Hobbiton Movie Set
7. Marvel at the geothermal wonders at Te Puia in Rotorua
8. Meet the iconic Kiwi at Rainbow Springs Nature Park in Rotorua
9. Admire the majesty of the Huka Falls
10. Take in the incredible collection at Te Papa — New Zealand’s national museum — in Wellington.

We travel from Auckland up to the Bay of Islands, then down the centre of the island to Rotorua, Taupo and Wellington. To do all of these activities, you'll need around eight to ten days. This list only scratches the surface, and there are hundreds of other amazing things to see and do along the way.

Visit our website for more ideas for top things to do on the North Island…

Auckland travel guide: https://thebigbus.com.au/auckland-travel-guide/

Rotorua travel guide: https://thebigbus.com.au/rotorua-travel-guide/

Wellington travel guide: https://thebigbus.com.au/wellington-travel-guide/

Ten top things to do in the Bay of Islands: https://thebigbus.com.au/ten-top-things-to-do-in-the-bay-of-islands/.

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Camera/sound: @Andrew McDonald

Additional footage courtesy of Tourism New Zealand and WellingtonNZ

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