Lake Okareka is a small lake on New Zealand’s North Island, 12 km south-east from Rotorua. It’s surrounded by picturesque hills and forests, and is off the beaten path of tourists. The lake is a place for recreation – swimming, boating, fishing – and on its shores lies a small rural settlement with lovely homes.
Hot springs and geysers in New Zealand’s most spectacular geothermal area. Enchanting mystical atmosphere (created by tiny creatures) inside a cave of lights. We experienced the wonders of nature!
Welcome to the Shire! Outside of Matamata, on the North Island of New Zealand, this enchanting village became the perfect setting for the movie adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies! Hope you will experience the magic with us.
“Explore a world more wonderful,” announces the webpage of this extraordinary garden. Located in the small town of Hamilton, in the heart of Waikato, near Rotorua on the North Island, it’s listed as one of the top 3 things to do in New Zealand.
Our self-driving exploration of New Zealand’s North Island started from Auckland, and led us through beautiful green countryside – on the east coast – to the very north end of the island. Then back to the west coast, somewhere halfway between Cape Reinga and Auckland.
Often referred to as the “City of Sails,” Auckland was our first stop on New Zealand’s North Island. This two-island country is located in the South Pacific Ocean, east of Australia. Auckland is New Zealand’s biggest city; an urban gem with beautiful landscapes, beaches, rich Maori culture, and is a gateway to the country’s natural beauty.