New Zealands North Island

New Zealand Learning Adventures

Activities in the Zone

Around 75% of New Zealand's population live in this large area. They are drawn by New Zealand's most productive farming lands. We see many large, vibrant farm service communities conveniently spread throughout the zone.
Waitomo Caves	Waitomo Caves Just four hours to the south of Auckland we can take a guided tour through New Zealand's most visited limestone caves. Exciting beauty is portrayed by magnificent lighting of formations followed by the silent beauty of the amazing native glow worms.
Sky Tower	Sky Tower Take a ride on the high speed lift to the viewing areas of the 328 metre tower sited in the CBD. There are some exciting views and a glass floor to really test your courage.
Kaikoura Walkway	Kaikoura Walkway
Fun Park
Harbour Bridge
Markets	Markets
Black-water Rafting	Black-water Rafting
White-water Rafting	White-water Rafting Because of New Zealand's steep topography, high rainfall and mountains there are many exciting rivers suitable for rafting. Safe commercial rafting companies operate on rivers with suitable, thrilling rapids. During quiet times we enjoy fun practicing safety procedures when in water and enjoying the natural beauty of the rivers.
Water World
Waikato Hwy	Waikato River Hwy We follow sections of this sacred river, New Zealand’s longest (354km), as it slowly winds its way through the North Island's rich fertile farmland, farming service communities (Discharge 340 cu/sec) Main towns and cities on the river were built at strategic historic locations. Today bridges replaced the ferry crossings and roads and railways replaced the old steam barges that transported produce between communities.
Mount Eden Volcano	Mount Eden Volcano We take a drive to the top of an old volcano to enjoy some of the best panorama views possible without a plane. We encounter a classic volcano crater and the faded remnants of an old Maori village; remembered for a deadly tribal massacre of 3,000 people here.
Museums	Museums While being well supported with finances and patrons you will find in this zone some of New Zealand's best and most informative displays depicting all the sciences, history and culture of New Zealand
Auckland City	Auckland City Auckland is New Zealand’s largest and fastest growing city. Pop1.3 million. It is built amidst over 50 old volcanoes and offers visits to many places of special interest including beautiful bays, fascinating volcanic cones, exciting shopping, great museums, galleries, harbour, islands and a large fun park for thrill seekers.
Wellington City	Wellington City This vibrant, friendly city houses the leaders of New Zealand. It lies at the southern point of the North Island and is full of colourful art, learning institutions, theatres, and museums.
Gold Mine Visit	Gold Mine Visit To the North East of the zone we find a large commercial gold mine with a very informative information centre and viewing platforms for visitors. Nearby is the town of Thames that houses the workers and families.
Walking Trails	Walking trails Every town, park, reserve and city provides walking trails in its area. Walks include forests, coasts, swamp-lands, rivers and historic areas of interest. Groups choose the walks that meet their interests and time available.
Kaikoura Walkway Recreation
Bay of Plenty

Markets

Bay of Plenty