Adventures in New Zealand North Island

New Zealand's North bay from air

Mt Tongariro in the Tongariro National Park.

A river racing through a chiseled canyon in the lush rainforest of the Whirinaki Conservation Park

Glowworms in Waitomo caves.

A mountain hut on Tongariro, New Zealand

A panoramic image from above of Auckland, with the Sky Tower and CBD visible across Waitemata Harbor and the Auckland Harbour Bridge.

Powerful water currents in th Huka Falls, Taupo - New Zealand.

Geothermal area in Rotorua - Te Puia

Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

North Island | New Zealand

Ultimate Hut-Based North Island Hiking Tour

From $1,870 | 8 days

Four hikers walk in Mt Cook/Aoraki with snow-covered mountains in the background and a pool of water reflecting the scene in the foreground,

A beautiful view of a lake in New Zealand

Aerial view of a long crescent-shaped sand beach with a tree-covered hill following the shore line.

View of the boldly-colored mineral lake waiotapu. Steam is rising from the lake’s surface and there is a forest in the distance.

View of a tree-covered fjord wall from the water with a waterfall.

A stream surrounded by ferns and other lush tropical vegetation.

View of the stunningly blue Lake Wanaka from Roys Peak

Guided New Zealand Ultimate hiking tour.

Lake Hawea surrounded by steep mountains

Guided hiking tour New Zealand.

North and South Island | New Zealand

New Zealand Ultimate Hiking Adventure

From $5,170 | 24 days

New Zealand Uncut Hiking Adventure

Two people admiring the natural phenomena of glowing worms clinging to cave walls.

View of a lake south in the Rotorua area with recognizable geothermal features such as steam plumes and unusual color.

Two people sitting with a turquoise lake and a hill in front of them.

Tourist, backpacker, hiking in hight mountain on Muller hut track in Mt Cook National park

View of the river inside of a rainforest with tropical trees to its left and a steep cliif covered with plants on its right.

Sea-view of steep tree-covered cliffs and a waterfall with a snow-covered mountain peak in the distance.

Hikers heading to Aoraki/Mt. Cook through Hooker Valley

North and South Island | New Zealand

New Zealand Uncut Hiking Adventure

From $7,150 | 15 days

Mt Tongariro in the Tongariro National Park.

Glowworms in Waitomo caves.

Emerald Lakes in Tongariro National Park.

Geothermal pool in Rotorua.

Huka Falls and the Waikato river.

North Island | New Zealand

Venture Off the Beaten Path in New Zealand

From $2,380 | 5 days

Latest stories from New Zealand North Island

Best of article

by 57hours in collaboration with local guides

Hiking New Zealand’s North Island: Where Myths are Made

Saved to bucket list!

View list

Removed from bucket list

View list