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Cities in North Island

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There are many settlements in the North Island, here are nine of interest to the traveller.

Auckland - "The City of Sails" and, with over a million people, the largest metropolitan area in New Zealand and Polynesia.

Hamilton - Home of the Waikato River.

Napier - Art Deco and wine in the sunny Hawkes Bay.

Paihia - Main center in the historic and picturesque Bay of Islands.

Rotorua - Famous for Maori culture, geysers and beautiful hot pools.

Taupo - Trout fishing and adventure activities in the central North Island.

Tauranga - On the Bay of Plenty, it is known for its great weather, sun and beach.

Waitomo - Home of the Waitomo Caves.

Wellington - The national capital - home of the Parliament and the Beehive. The Windy city (and its not hot air).

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