Wild New Zealand – North Island

The ultimate guide to New Zealand’s North Island’s wildest locations — hidden gems, volcanic viewpoints, ancient forests and untamed waterfalls, mapped into an easy road trip.

Wild New Zealand – North Island is an immersive guide to the island’s most powerful and untamed landscapes. From steaming volcanic plateaus and ancient native forests to black-sand coastlines, alpine lakes and windswept ranges, this guide leads you into the raw heart of the North Island.

Moving beyond the obvious landmarks, it focuses on quiet trails, remote viewpoints and lesser-known wild spaces shaped by fire, water and time — places where the land still feels firmly in control.

Each location includes practical access notes, seasonal conditions and environmental context, helping you experience these places safely, respectfully and at the right time. Follow the road, walk the track, and step into the living, breathing landscapes that define New Zealand’s North Island.