North IslandLay of the Land: Dramatically different from New Zealand’s South, the North Island stretches from windy Wellington, the capital, on the southwestern tip to the beautiful Bay of Islands in the northeast. The country’s largest city – Auckland – sits about midway on the eastern coast and is a massive sprawl and one of the world’s largest cities (as well as a sailor’s paradise). For many, Auckland is a fly-through destination; those who spend a few days should read our Auckland Destinati...
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