11 - Tongariro National Park
Tongariro is one of the most sacred landscapes in Aotearoa and holds deep cultural significance for Māori. The land was gifted to the people of New Zealand by the chief Te Heuheu Tukino IV to ensure the protection of its tapu (sacred) mountains.
12 - Napier / Hawke’s Bay (Ahuriri / Te Matau-a-Māui)
Ahuriri, known today as Napier, sits in the Hawke’s Bay region, one of the sunniest areas in New Zealand. … CLICK TO READ MORE
13 - Raglan (Whāingaroa)
Whāingaroa, known as Raglan, means “the long pursuit” and reflects the deep connection between Māori and the ocean in this region… CLICK TO READ MORE
14 - Mount Taranaki
Mount Taranaki is one of the most iconic mountains in New Zealand, known for its near-perfect symmetrical shape… CLICK TO READ MORE
15 - Wellington (Te Whanganui-a-Tara)
Wellington, known in Māori as Te Whanganui-a-Tara (“the great harbour of Tara”) … CLICK TO READ MORE