This is the index page for New Zealand North Island travel stories on Planet Whitley. So far, the following stories have been uploaded to the site, but there are more to come:
Auckland travel stories
- A first time visitor’s guide to Auckland.
- Auckland’s 16km Coast-to-Coast Walkway.
- How to get the best out of the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park.
- Why Karekare Beach is the best beach in Auckland.
- Sailing an Americas Cup yacht in Auckland.
- A visitor guide to Piha Beach.
Stories about elsewhere on the North Island
- A three week New Zealand travel itinerary.
- Why you should visit New Zealand in spring.
- Kayaking to the Mine Bay Maori rock carvings on Lake Taupo.
- Why Napier is New Zealand’s art deco secret.
- Pedal-powered monorail: Riding the Shweeb in Rotorua.
- Tackling the Tongariro Alpine Crossing – New Zealand’s best day walk.
For more stories about New Zealand, try the South Island section. For more New Zealand tours, activities and experiences, head this way.

