Central North Island Travel Guide
Central North Island accommodation, Central North Island activities and attractions, Central North Island maps, transportation to and around Central North Island - the ALL NEW Jasons Central North Island Destination Travel Guide is your complete visitor guide for Central North Island.
The Central North Island is home to some of New Zealand's most famous attractions, including the thermal wonderland of
Rotorua, with its steaming geysers and bubbling mud pools, and the vast, glowworm-lit
Waitomo Caves. The scenic Thermal Explorer Highway links
Auckland to key attractions in the Central North Island, stretching from
Waiouru in the south to the rolling farmlands of
Waikato in the north.
Other wonderful attractions in the Central North Island include beautiful Lake
Taupo - famous for its trout fishing, the
mighty Waikato River (New Zealand's longest) and the thundering Huka Falls, and the spectacular mountain scenery of
Tongariro National Park. This Dual World Heritage area is a magnet for skiers, snowboarders during winter, when
Mount Ruapheu's snow-covered slopes provide plenty of winter fun, while hikers can enjoy the superb mountain tracks, including the popular Tongariro Alpine Crossing. The Central North Island resorts of Taupo,
Taumaranui,
Ohakune and
Turangi offer a host of outdoor and adventure options.
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Geographic Location
From Waiouru in the south to Waikato in the north
Population
380,000
Climate
Settled summers and cool, frosty winters, with less wind than other parts of New Zealand.
TemperaturesSummer: 21 - 26°C
Winter: 10 - 14°C
Average Rainfall
1055mm