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North Island Territory – New Zealand

North Island is a territory of New Zealand and is home to both the largest city and the capital. The capital of New Zealand, Wellington, lies on the southern end of North Island near Cook Strait. Auckland is further north and is considered the largest city in New Zealand as a whole. The Maori name for North Island is Te Ika-a-Māui, meaning the Fish of Maui.

North Island is home to the majority of New Zealand’s population, as well as a variety of flora and fauna unique to the region. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful national parks by day and the exciting cosmopolitan cities by night. There are hundreds of local entertainment and sightseeing opportunities in North Island to be enjoyed. north island new zealand

Best North Island Online Casinos

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North Island Casinos

A frequent question for many of our Kiwi gamblers is ‘where can I find casinos near me?’ There are three land-based casinos in North Island, namely Christchurch Casino, Skycity Auckland and Skycity Hamilton. All three are considered world-class, with SkyCity Auckland boasting two of the best hotels in New Zealand. After all, New Zealand is the place to visit for stars like Reese Witherspoon and our very own Lorde, among many others.

Christchurch Casino

Christchurch Casino is the first-ever casino to be opened in North Island, as well as New Zealand. The casino operates over 500 slot machines and over 20 classic game tables including Blackjack, Poker and Roulette. Along with three local restaurants and two bars, Christchurch Casino is a great place to visit for players of any standing.

SkyCity Auckland

Skycity Casino Auckland is the only casino in the city and based in the central business district. With hundreds of slot machines and a fair number of classic table games, Skycity Auckland is worth a trip up north. Listed below are a few of the facilities on offer at SkyCity Auckland.

  • 12 bars and restaurants
  • Two hotels
  • 700 seat theatre

SkyCity Hamilton

SkyCity Casino’s other venue, located in Hamilton, is another casino popular with locals and tourists alike.

  • Over 300 slot machines and
  • 23 table games
  • Eight bars and restaurants and a dedicated
  • Bowling alley

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North Island ‘must-see’

Kiwis can enjoy the beauty of North Island all year round, and some of its best sights are naturally made. Such as the sights listed below, there is so much to see on the island and so little time to see it. However, the options below are some of the best sights in North Island if you are pressed for time, or just looking for a day out.

Bay of Islands

As one of the first settlements in New Zealand, the Bay of Islands is a great place to start exploring North Island. Named by Captain Cook in 1769, the Bay of Islands encompasses 144 islands and multiple peninsulas and inlets. Due to its long history, the Bay of Plenty remains a historical point of interest to this day, and a firm favourite for visitors.

Lake Taupo

Lake Taupo, located in the caldera of the Taupo Volcano, is a must-see for any visitors to North Island. While the Taupo Volcano is mostly dormant, it is located in the middle of the island and has shaped much of the local landscape. Visitors can enjoy any number of activities, including hiking and kayaking.

Tongariro National Park

Tongariro is the oldest National Park in New Zealand, and it is World Heritage Site both culturally and naturally. Located in central North Island, Tongariro National Park homes many Maori religious sites and three volcanic mountains. Since the active volcanic mountains Ngauruhoe, Ruapehu, and Tongariro, are situated in the middle of the park there are plenty of hiking trails for Kiwis. At the moment, the park spans 795 square kilometres and lies west-southwest of Lake Taupo.

North Island has a lot of great sites and local attractions, so be sure to visit if you can. north island tongariro national park