GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
North Island / Te Ika-a-Māui
New Zealand’s northern main island combines volcanic uplands, lowlands and deeply indented coasts.
Fast Facts
- Wellington lies near its southern end.
- Auckland lies farther north.
- Cook Strait separates it from South Island.
Connected lessons
- North Island / Te Ika-a-MāuiMap, explanation and practice
- New Zealand: islands and gatewaysGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- Lake TaupōRelated places
- Waikato RiverRelated places
- Whakaari / White IslandRelated places
- Cook StraitRelated places
- Whanganui RiverRelated places
- WellingtonRelated places
- AucklandRelated places