North Island Portfolio : Luxury Lodge & Bed and Breakfast Accommodation

Explore the North Island : Auckland, Bay of Islands, Taupo, Rotorua and Wellington

Explore the North Island of New Zealand while enjoying luxury lodge or bed and breakfast accommodation, experiencing generous hospitality and indulging in fine food prepared from the region's freshest produce. As Heritage & Character Inns  are often located in the best spots across New Zealand, a luxury lodge or bed and breakfast is never far from the next highlight of your kiwi experience at some of the popular destination spots.

	Bay of Islands, Northland and Matakana Northland and the Bay of Islands include all of the country north of greater Auckland. Sub-tropical Northland is a land of rolling, sometimes rugged countryside, tidal estuaries and mangroves, sparkling island-studded bays and long silvery beaches. As one of the first regions visited and settled by Europeans, the region has the oldest European villages in New Zealand and many historic buildings. Explore Northland in style and discover true luxury accommodation in the Bay of Islands with Heritage & Character New Zealand Portfolio.
	Auckland Region & Waiheke Island Auckland is the main gateway to New Zealand and the centre of commerce and industry. With a population of about one million, it is New Zealand's largest urban area. Auckland offers great beaches, a beautiful harbour, fantastic shopping, and the nightlife and culture of a metropolitan city. Discover some of the most stylish luxury bed and breakfast accommodation in Auckland - New Zealand's most vibrant city.
	Coromandel, Tauranga and Bay of Plenty The jagged, volcanic hills of the Coromandel Peninsula still retain much of their original rainforest, including giant kauri trees. Although there are great hiking trails in the forested hills, probably the greatest attraction is its spectacular coastline of sandy beaches, coves and harbours that provide boundless opportunities for fishing, boating and swimming. Discover luxury lodge accommodation in Tauranga, Coromandel and the Bay of Plenty with Heritage and Character New Zealand Portfolio.
	Hamilton, Cambridge and Waitomo This region contains some of the world's most productive farmlands. Beneath the rolling green fields are the Waitomo Caves, whose cathedral-like caverns have long attracted sightseers. Exploring the many small prosperous Waikato towns for arts and crafts can also be very rewarding. Enjoy boutique accommodation in Hamilton, Cambridge and Waitomo with Heritage and Character New Zealand Portfolio.
	Rotorua, Taupo, Turangi and Tongariro National Park The North Island thermal belt extends through Rotorua which has geysers, hot pools and bubbling mud pools. An area of high Maori population, it is one of the best places in the country to discover Maori heritage. Lake Taupo, New Zealand's largest lake has an international reputation for their rainbow trout. The Central North Island also boasts an extensive thermal belt with hot springs and volcanic mountains. It is also the site of the North Island's premier ski fields. Enjoy the region while experiencing the very best in New Zealand luxury lodge accommodation in Taupo, Rotorua and Turangi.
	New Plymouth, Taranaki and Wanganui The most striking natural feature of Taranaki is the near-perfect volcanic cone of Mt Taranaki that dominates the whole region. New Plymouth and surrounding districts are known for their glorious parks and gardens, particularly the dazzling array of rhododendrons and azaleas on display in spring. Learn more and discover luxury lodge accommodation in New Plymouth.
	Gisborne, Napier and Hawkes Bay The East Coast is best known for its high annual sunshine hours, stunning coastal scenery and glorious country gardens. The East Coast is also one of New Zealand's prime grape-growing regions, renowned for its Chardonnay wine. Enjoy boutique accommodation and luxury lodges in Gisborne, Napier and Hawkes Bay coupled with fine food and great wine with Heritage & Character New Zealand Portfolio on the East Coast.
	Wellington, Wairarapa and Kapiti Wellington is a superbly compact city, set on the shores of a deep harbour and surrounded by a natural amphitheatre of wooded hills. It's New Zealand's trendy weekend destination and the most vibrant entertainment district in the country. Wellington is also the home of much of our heritage, including Te Papa, New Zealand's national, leading edge museum. The Kapiti Coast is the recreational playground for the lower North Island, with both beaches and mountains readily accessible. Learn more about making the most of the southern North Island with a stay in luxury lodge accommodation in Wellington and the Wairarapa.

 

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