New Zealand North Island - NZNI13 seascape Sunburst through the branches creating

Sunburst through the branches creating dappled light at Golden Valley Tree Park

brooding clouds with rain falling in the distance

Home to the historic Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse it is situated on the northernmost ridge of the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park

either by camping or staying in one of the luxurious holiday homes nestled up on the ridge above town

Twisted and tangled are the trees in this waterfall location

New Zealand North Island - NZNI13 seascape Sunburst through the branches creatingSimplistic and rustic beauty off a cliff at Mangawhero Falls. New Zealand's North Island is the smaller of the two main islands of New Zealand and it is home to approximately half of its population. The North Island has a spine of mountain ranges running through the middle with gentle rolling farmlands on both sides. The central North Island is dominated by the Volcanic Plateau, an active volcanic and thermal area where it is well known for hot