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The North versus South Island of New Zealand—which is better? Having just returned from a longer-than-expected trip to New Zealand (thank you, COVID-19 travel restrictions), I should now be in prime position to answer this, but it’s almost like asking a parent to choose their favourite child.
Both islands have so much to offer for literally any kind of holiday you might want, be it active, relaxing, beach, mountains, luxury, budget, healthy, or indulgent. So it makes it a little easier to compare the islands based on specific features or activities. Waterfalls are a good feature to start with and chasing them is a fun activity for either the summer or winter months.
While both islands boast an impressive total amount (249 officially recognised falls), I personally think the North Island takes the lead in the ‘cascading waters falling from height’ category. So at the risk of getting TLC stuck in your head for the rest of the day, read on to find out more about some of the more spectacular waterfalls on the North Island of New Zealand.