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Best Islands in New Zealand

Harshada Kekare
New Zealand is mostly known for its two islands – the North and the South Islands. New Zealand Islands are famous for bird-watching, for camping, for historical sites, for wine-tasting and so much more.
Located in the South Island, it is also known as Rakiura Island. The island is beautiful, remote and truly untouched and haven for brown kiwi or Tokoeka.
Stewart Island
It's a volcanic island in Auckland, New Zealand. You will also find lava caves to explore and lava fields to cross and it has the largest pohutukawa forest.
Rangitoto Island
It's the second-largest island in New Zealand. Surrounded by scenic beauty, it's a haven of beautiful vineyards, olive groves and beaches.
Waiheke Island
Located at the west coast of New Zealand. The Island is known for bird sanctuary and one of New Zealand's most accessible nature reserves.
Kapiti Island
The island is part of the Hauraki Gulf Maritime Park. It's one of the oldest land masses in the Hauraki and is gifted with green landscape steeped in Maori history.
Motutapu Island
Also named as Whakaari Island located in the North Island of New Zealand. It's currently New Zealand's most active cone volcano.
White Island
Located in the east of New Zealand and best known for stunning scenery, cultural treasures, relaxed lifestyles and seafood specialties.
Chatham Island
Located near Auckland's city center, it is best known for beaches with White sand and clear waters. Guided walks and tours are also available on the island.
Motuihe Island
One of the larger islands in the Hauraki Gulf, you will experience numerous walking tracks, water activities and even some camping.
Kawau Island
Largest island in the Hauraki Gulf, best known for the island’s native wildlife, with excellent bird watching, snorkeling and dive spots.
Great Barrier Island
Browns Island is a small volcanic island in the Hauraki Gulf. It's one of the best-preserved volcanoes in the Auckland Volcanic Field.
Browns Island
Just 30 km from central Auckland, it's a stunning wildlife sanctuary for New Zealand’s native birds, plus pristine beaches and spectacular views.
Tiritiri Matangi Island
Campbell Island is steep, rocky and surrounded by cliffs. It was discovered by Europeans on 4 January 1810, the island is New Zealand's only permanently inhabited sub-antarctic island.
Campbell Island