Your Guide to North Island Road Tripping
![Lush and green Te Toto Gorge Lookout in Raglan New Zealand](https://neatplaces.co.nz/cdn-cgi/image/width=720,fit=cover,format=auto,height=460//media/uploads/stories/feature/neatest_north_island_road_trips/Te_Toto_Gorge_in_Raglan_Lookout_o1CiPX0.jpg)
Story
Auckland
The North Island is bountiful in its diverse scenery, from geothermal activity to golden sand beaches, enchanting forests to rolling green farms - it’s a landscape that ticks all the boxes. The North Island is also rich in Māori culture, vibrant cities and authentic Kiwi experiences.
Western Springs
![Kids and adults sitting and walking around a lake on a cloudy day.](https://neatplaces.co.nz/cdn-cgi/image/width=288,fit=cover,format=auto,height=184//media/uploads/places/place/western_springs/Western_Springs-7.jpg)
Place
Auckland
Just a hop, skip and a jump from Auckland’s CBD lies Western Springs Park, an inner city oasis perfect for unwinding from the city’s hustle and bustle and...
Albert Park
![Large old trees in Albert Park.](https://neatplaces.co.nz/cdn-cgi/image/width=288,fit=cover,format=auto,height=184//media/uploads/places/place/our_picks_of_the_best_italian_food_in_auckland/Albert_Park_Auckland_2.jpg)
Place
Auckland
Sitting on the east side of the city only a minute’s walk from Queen Street, this grassy knoll is often packed with uni students and suits.
Silo Park
![Courtyard outside.](https://neatplaces.co.nz/cdn-cgi/image/width=288,fit=cover,format=auto,height=184//media/uploads/places/place/silo_park/courtyard.jpg)
Place
Auckland
Silo Park is a far cry from the refinery image it presents, and has grown substantially over the past few years into one of Auckland’s ‘to be’ places, especially over summer.