There are two main islands, North and South, with the delightful Stewart Island as part of the South. The North Island offers two vibrant cities, Auckland and Wellington, the beautiful Bay of Islands with its array of beaches, the unique volcanic atmosphere of Rotorua, fabulous skiing on Mt Ruapehu, trout fishing on Lake Taupo, the wonder of Waitomo Caves and heaps more. The South Island boasts stunning glaciers, fiords, superb skiing, rolling green plains, the lovely city of Christchurch, the exciting fun filled city of Queenstown, and some of the best wine-growing areas in the world