New Zealand's North Island
The Volcanic Zone
Discover shades of green in full spectrum upon the rolling landscapes of the East Coast and the Volcanic Zone. A land stretching for mountainous miles along North Island, with serene lakes and dense forests only adding to the fairytale effect, the East Coast and its Volcanic Zone is one of the most beautiful panoramas of New Zealand. Adding to the geographical romance, discover the sheep sprinkled fields of Waikato leading to Maori hub of Rotorua, and the aptly named Sulphur City of the wild Mamuku Ranges, where mud pots, steamy geysers and a less than pleasant aroma signify their proud presence.
Just south of the limestone caverns, volcanic wastelands, steaming geysers and bubbling ponds of Rotorua, stumble upon New Zealand’s largest lake, Lake Taupo. View Ruapehu in the background, the country’s tallest peak and a must for skiing enthusiasts. The dominating signpost of the Tongariro National Park, Ruapehu proudly presides over the haunting craters and lava flows of this still active member of the Pacific Ring of Fire. Or, provoke the adventurer within and head for the East Cape, a little known gem teeming with spectacular beaches and breathtaking paths to the shores of Hawke’s Bay, where the sweet concoctions of the country’s primary wine producing region await to toast to the phenomenal experiences of the day.
