Hawke’s Bay

Hawke’s Bay

Hawke’s Bay region is situated on the east coast of North Island. It is known for its sunny weather, fine wine and Art Deco architecture. The biggest cities are Napier and Hastings. • On 3 February 1931 Hawke’s Bay was hit by a strong earthquake, which killed 256 people and damaged the cities of Napier […]

Cape Kidnappers

Cape Kidnappers

Although the name doesn’t sound very enticing, the world’s largest accessible mainland colony of over 18,000 gannets is worth visiting. The best time to visit the gannets is between November and February. The gannet colonies are closed between July and October. In April/May they leave for Australia. In September they return and build their nests; […]

Northland

Northland

The northernmost region with subtropical climate is a home to: Waitangi Treaty Grounds – a historic site This is the place where the British Crown and Maori chiefs signed on 6 February 1840 New Zealand’s most significant document: The Treaty of Waitangi. Points of interests: • The Treaty – home of James Busby, British government’s […]

Wai-O-Tapu

Wai-O-Tapu

This colorful geothermal park is located just about 30km south of Rotorua and offers the experience of steaming grounds, cold and boiling mud pools, geyser, terrace formations and volcanic craters. This attraction will welcome you not only with the visual beauty but also with its “aroma”; it gives off distinctive smell of sulphur. Waiotapu means […]