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North Island (North Island, Te Ika-a-Maui)
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Country	New Zealand
Region	New Zealand
Regional capital	Welllington
Area	114 050 km²
Population	3 148 400 hab. (2006)
Density	27,61 inhab./km²
Spindle	UTC 12:00
Location
38 ° 24 ′ 0 ″ S 175 ° 43 ′ 0 ″ E
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THE'north island is an island of New Zealand.

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• -41.298734174.7812371 Wellington  – The political, administrative and cultural capital of New Zealand. Smaller than its rival Auckland, Wellington and its suburbs have just over 387,000 inhabitants. Nicknamed The coolest little Capital in the World by the magazine Lonely Planet, or Windy welly due to its gusty winds, the capital of New Zealand is located on the edge of the cook strait. Nestled in the heart of a bay on the hillside, Wellington looks like San Francisco, built at the same time. The resemblance does not stop there since, in addition to its seismic activity and a small red tram (the Cable Car) which climbs the steep slopes of the city, Wellington has a solid reputation as an alternative city. The visitor will find there a nightlife and alternative dynamic (especially around Cuba Street) and major cultural centers, including the Te Papa Ongarewa National Museum which offers a summary of the country's history as well as its natural and cultural heritage. In addition, the success of the films of Peter Jackson and the studios Weta (The trilogy of Lord of the Rings, that of Hobbit, etc.) propelled Wellington onto the international stage of the film industry. In addition to the airport which hosts internal flights and connections with Australia, the junction between the North Island and the South Island is provided in Wellington by two ferry companies, several times a day. (last update Feb. 2018)
• -36.85174.78332 Auckland  – The largest and most populous city in New Zealand. The city was even once considered the largest in the world. Two characteristics will immediately strike the visitor. Auckland is first and foremost a cosmopolitan city. Asians, mainly Chinese, are numerous there, as well as Polynesians. Auckland is also considered the largest Polynesian city in the world. Besides Maoris, there are also Samoans, Fijians and even Tahitians. The Auckland region was first occupied by the Maoris who settled there around 1350, attracted by the fertile and rich lands of the region. Today it is still possible to observe traces of Maori fortified villages, pa, especially on the ancient volcanoes of Mount Eden and One Tree Hill. It is also the city of sailboats. There are thousands of them in the bays of the city, making Auckland a metropolis resolutely turned towards the sea.America's Cup twice won by the late Sir Peter Blake. Despite its international influence, Auckland had to cede the title of capital to Wellington, ideally located in the far south of the island, where boats from the South Island land. (last update Feb. 2018)
• -39.493176.9123 Napier  – New Zealand's “arts-deco capital”, also renowned for its vineyards. (last update Feb. 2018)
• -38.14176.2494 Rotorua  (last update Feb. 2018)
• -39.055174.0755 New Plymouth  (last update Feb. 2018)
• -37.787175.2796 Hamilton  (last update Feb. 2018)
• -37.688176.1657 Tauranga  (last update Feb. 2018)
• -39.64176.8398 Hastings  (last update Feb. 2018)

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• -36.8333175.58331 Coromandel Peninsula  (last updated Nov 2016)
• -39.2175.58332 Tongariro National Park  – 795.98 km² (last updated Nov 2016)
• -34.4205172.67973 Cape Reinga  – A mythical place for the Maoris, Cape Reinga is the northern tip of the country. The Pacific Ocean and the Tasman Sea meet at this point and constitute a tourist spot. The west coast is made up of the 90 miles Beach, 50 km of beaches and fine sand dunes. You can slide on the biggest dune to the north, ride on the beach by all-terrain vehicle or tourist bus, pick up the TuaTua, walk and dream on this huge beach. Pay attention to the swimming instructions, it is extremely dangerous because of the currents if you are not used to the sea. (last update Feb. 2017)
• -38.8166175.91664 Lake Taupo  – Lake Taupo is a lake with a perimeter of approximately 193 kilometers, which covers an area of 616 km². It is deep in 186 m to the maximum. It is the largest lake in New Zealand. It flows by the Waikato River. (last update Feb. 2018)

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