Key Facts about North Island

About North Island:

• It is one of the two main islands of New Zealand in the South Pacific Ocean.
• It is separated from the South Island by Cook Strait.
• Many important cities are found on the North Island.
  • These include Auckland, which is the largest city.
  • The capital city of New Zealand, Wellington, is also located here.
  • Other major cities are Hamilton, Tauranga, and Rotorua.
• Important bodies of water on the island include:
  • Lake Taupō
  • Waikato River
  • Whanganui River
• The North Island has several active and dormant volcanoes:
  • Auckland Volcanic Field
  • Mount Ruapehu
  • Mount Taranaki (also called Taranaki Maunga)
  • Mount Tarawera
  • Whakaari/ White Island
  • North Island Volcanic Plateau.