2025 North Island Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in April)

Do you remember the Lord of the Ring and The Habbit movies? The film tells of several hobbits, such as Bilbo Baggins and Froddo Baggins. They come from a city called the Shire. In the village there are houses that are unique, small and cute. In New Zealand, you will be able to see an atmosphere like in the Lord of The Ring and The Hobbit films because most of the shooting locations for this film are done in that country, especially in Hobbiton Village, Matamata, North Island, New Zealand. Just a five-minute walk from the tiny houses of the Hobbits, we arrive at the Green Dragon Pub, where Frodo Baggins, Sam Gamgee, Meriadoc Brandybuck and Peregrin Took congregate. The Hobbits' pub, what a quirk! Complete with a small house, a waterwheel, a stone bridge and the main building, a pub with an atmosphere just like in the movies, you are made to feel like standing in front of a three-dimensional film, even as if drawn into the big screen, into the world where the Hobbits live. At the Green Dragon Pub you can order Hobbit drinks such as Sackville Cider, Oak Barton Ale and Southfathing Ginger Ale. Don't forget to try the Hobbit's signature cake, the seed cake that tastes like you're relaxing and laughing with Frodo Baggins. #themeparks#nationalpark#lakes#beaches#infinitypool

🌍 Top-tier configuration: Only 11 villas on the entire island❗️ Same as William and Kate's honeymoon spot, with crystal-clear waters and powdery sand beaches right outside your door. Luxury villas starting from 500㎡ feature: treetop stargazing beds✨ outdoor volcanic stone bathtubs🛁, and infinity pools framing ocean sunsets (even the washbasins took craftsmen 3 months to hand-carve...) ✨24-hour island guide: Arrive by helicopter for a God's-eye view of emerald waters ▫️ Enjoy candlelit lobster feasts on breathing white sand beaches ▫️ Paddle transparent kayaks chasing pink-purple sunrises ▫️ Dive into coral gardens and cuddle with sea turtles. Being pulled by your butler at dawn to see the bioluminescent beach at low tide—who gets it! This is truly what makes life worth living😭. 🌿Versailles-level surprise: The island owner spent 10 years planting 50,000 plants to revive the ecosystem. At checkout, you'll receive a coral seedling🌱 with the message "I'll watch the sea for you for 30 years." 📸Picture-perfect combinations: Hammock champagne breakfast/sunset silhouettes by the pool/white dress blowing in the sea breeze. It's truly expensive, but the lasting impression is ten times stronger than the Maldives!🌅 For more private jet itineraries, please click the bottom left👇 "Click to consult - VVIP charter butler at your service", or comment directly for inquiries~

📍 Basic information at a glance - Location: An archipelago of 115 granite and coral islands in the western Indian Ocean - Best season: dry season from May to October (temperature 24-30℃), rainy season from November to April (occasional showers, more affordable air tickets and hotels) - Visa: Chinese citizens are exempt from visa for 30 days. They need to fill out an entry application through the electronic border system in advance and pay 10 euros. - Language: English, French, Creole - Currency: Seychelles Rupee (SCR), USD/Euro are also accepted. It is recommended to bring a small amount of cash for the market. 🚀 Key highlights of the trip 1. A tour of the world’s top three beaches - Beau Vallon Beach: Mahe Island's iconic 4-kilometer silver beach, a paradise for water sports, with an amber-colored sea at sunset - Anse Lazio: The "Garden of Eden" on Praslin Island, where giant granite rocks and emerald waves interweave, was once rated as the most beautiful beach in the world by National Geographic - Anse Source d'Argent: La Digue Island's "photography paradise", where hundreds of mushroom-shaped reefs are exposed at low tide, forming a surreal picture with the turquoise sea 2. Primitive ecological secrets - May Valley (Vallee de Mai): Praslin's "Mini Garden of Eden", hike through more than 7,000 sea coconut trees, look for the "love fruit" weighing 30 kilograms, and encounter the endangered black parrot (most active in the early morning/evening) - Aldabra Atoll: The world's largest coral atoll, take a charter flight to explore millions of giant tortoises and migrating seabirds (booking is required 3 months in advance) 3. Luxurious experience like celebrities - North Island: Prince William's honeymoon destination, 11 villas on 11 beaches, private butler + customized helicopter sightseeing - Cheval Blanc: A newly opened hotel under the LVMH Group, with 52 villas with a 13-meter swimming pool, Guerlain spa and Michelin restaurant - Six Senses Zil Pasyon: Tree house villas suspended in the rainforest, star bar overlooking the 4,000-meter deep sea 🗺️ 5 days and 4 nights classic itinerary Day 1: First visit to Mahe Island - Morning: Arrive at Mahe International Airport and check in to Eden Bleu Hotel on Eden Island (newly opened in 2025, a modern design hotel next to the pier) - Afternoon: Stroll around Victoria Square and visit the Central Market to buy spices and coconut crafts - Evening: Have a drink at the Sunset Bar on Beau Vallon Beach. We recommend trying the Seychelles Kiss cocktail (rum + coconut milk + passion fruit) Day 2: The Natural Wonders of Praslin Island - Morning: Take a catamaran (Cat Cocos) (1 hour) or a small plane (15 minutes) to Praslin Island - Noon: Lunch at Cote d'Or seafood restaurant, order Creole curry lobster - Afternoon: Explore the May Valley (it is recommended to follow a guide who can explain in depth the secrets of the reproduction of the sea coconut), and stargazing at Lazio Beach in the evening Day 3: Slow life on La Digue Island - Morning: Take a 15-minute boat ride from Praslin Island to La Digue Island and rent a vintage bicycle (about 100 rupees/day) - Noon: Picnic at Des Argents Beach (recommended to bring coconut pie from a local bakery) - Afternoon: Snorkel at Anse Georgette Beach, encounter a group of green turtles, and check in at the President's private beach before returning Day 4: In-depth tour of Mahe Island - Morning: Take a glass-bottom boat at Eden Island Pier and visit St. Anne's Marine Park (you can feed manta rays) - Afternoon: Hike in Copolia Botanical Gardens to learn about 1,000+ tropical plants and enjoy a panoramic view of the island from a mountaintop cafe - Evening: Savor samosas with mango chutney at Mahek Indian Restaurant, and experience Creole traditional dance after dinner Day 5: Madness before leaving the island - Early morning: Surfing at Anse Intendance Beach (best from May to October) - Morning: Purchase sea coconut souvenirs at the market (purchase receipts are required for customs clearance) - Noon: Shopping for vanilla rum and handmade soap at the airport duty-free shop, return 💰 Budget reference (2 persons 6 days) Project Economy (￥15,000) Comfort (￥30,000) Luxury (￥80,000+) Airline tickets Chengdu/Beijing transfer (￥6000) Emirates Business Class (￥18,000) Private charter (￥50,000+) Accommodation B&B/3-star hotel (￥400/night) 4-star resort (￥1500/night) One island, one hotel (￥8000/night) Catering Market simple meals + convenience stores (￥150/day) Restaurant meals (￥400/day) Michelin restaurants (￥1000/day) Activities Public transportation + free beach Island hopping + snorkeling package (￥3000) Helicopter + private charter (￥20,000) 📌 Practical Tips 1. Avoid traffic pitfalls - Car rental on Mahe Island is about 40 euros/day (right-hand drive, many sharp turns on the mountain roads), and chartering a car is recommended on Praslin Island (150 euros/day) - Book your island hopping ticket 3 days in advance, Cat Cocos will provide free hotel pick-up 2. Food Map - Creole Kitchen (Mahe): Creole fish stew with plantains - Le Rendez-Vous (Praslin): Coconut shrimp with mango salsa - La Digue Island Lodge: Grilled octopus with passion fruit jam 3. Hidden gameplay - Traditional music performances at Victoria Market every Friday - Aldabra Atoll can apply to participate in the turtle protection project (need to contact the Seychelles Tourism Board 6 months in advance) - Coco de Mer Hotel on Mahe Island has a sea coconut themed dinner every Wednesday 4. Photography Tips - Best time to take photos at Des Argent Beach: 2 hours after low tide (check the tide table in advance) - Backlit portraits on the Lazio beach, using a reflector to fill in the light - Use a telephoto lens to capture the dynamics of black parrots in May Valley 🚨 Emergency handling - Medical treatment: Victoria Hospital on Mahe Island provides 24-hour emergency treatment. It is recommended to purchase travel insurance that includes helicopter rescue. - Safety: Avoid walking alone at night and store valuables in the hotel safe - Environmental protection: It is forbidden to pick corals/shells, and do not touch marine life when snorkeling 🌊 Seychelles, the pearl of the Indian Ocean, rated by National Geographic as one of the “50 places to visit in a lifetime”, has both the purity of the Maldives and the wildness of Tahiti. When you walk barefoot on the pink and white sand beach and watch the giant tortoises slowly crawling through the shadows of palm trees, you may suddenly understand: this is what the legendary "Garden of Eden" should look like.

In my mind, Seychelles is a seaside resort named with Tahiti, Mauritius, and Maldives~Every islander will not be unfamiliar with the three words of Seychelles. The three main islands of Seychelles are Mahe Island, the largest island in Seychelles, the capital Victoria is here, it is also the smallest capital in the world~Here is the third most beautiful beach in the world, Beau Vallon Beach, where you can enjoy sunbathing, I want to share The Fisherman's Cove Resort is located on Mahe Island. Praslin Island·Seychelles, the second largest island in Seychelles, the sea coconut in May Valley is super famous! You can snorkel along the coast of Lazios Beach and Laiyi Bay~Especially Lazios Beach is very beautiful! La Digue Island, the third largest island in Seychelles, is also a real paradise in Seychelles~De An Beach has been rated as the world's most beautiful beach, it looks good on sunny and cloudy days~You need to buy tickets to enter. In addition, the Grand Beach, Bodit Beach, and Coco Beach on the island are also very beautiful. If your vacation budget is unlimited~There are three resorts that I think are very good: Seychelles North Island Luxury Resort, Seychelles Desroches Island Four Seasons Resort, Seychelles Zil Pasyon Six Senses Hotel, among which North Island Luxury is Prince William and Kate The place where the princess honeymoon, the world's top hidden resort, is also one of the most expensive island resorts in the world; Four Seasons is on a private island, Desroches Island, Seychelles national treasure Aldabra giant tortoise has a breeding center here, located in the coral reef island, There are many diving spots nearby~Snorkeling is also great; Six Senses is the only resort on Félicité Island, the sea is blue to unreal, very suitable for honeymoon.

Visiting North Island, a Luxury Collection Resort in Seychelles, was an incredible experience 🌿. The resort is surrounded by captivating nature and pristine beaches that stretch far and wide 🌊. The villas combine luxury and comfort, offering a perfect retreat for relaxation and tranquility 🏝️. I enjoyed delicious meals at the excellent restaurant that serves both local and international cuisine 🍽️. Recreational activities and kayaking added a sense of adventure and fun to my trip 🛶. The staff were extremely friendly and attentive to every detail to make my stay perfect 🌟. It was definitely an unforgettable experience, and I look forward to returning.

New Zealand has a variety of landscapes and also has a variety of ways to play. This time I chose to take the GreatSights luxury bus, depart from Auckland, go to several scenic historical towns and classic attractions on the North Island, and come to a North Island. Three-day ring tour. This is really a special way of travel, but there are many people in New Zealand who choose this way, because it is easy and rich in content, not only can enjoy the beautiful scenery, but also learn a lot about Maori's history and culture. In the morning, the GreatSights behind the Auckland Sky Tower will purchase the tickets and tickets and tickets for the three-day tour. At 7:30, you can leave the car. The journey from Auckland to the small town of Paihia in Paihia is about three and a half hours. It will stop at some classic attractions, and the driver will explain some of the attractions along the way. Including their historical allusions, characteristics and humanities, so I said that this is not only a trip, but also a study tour. Island Bay is one of New Zealand's main tourist destinations and consists of 144 islands. Paihia is the center of the Bay of Islands. Although it is only a small town, it is very popular among domestic and foreign tourists. There are many tourists here in the summer. We are now in the early winter, so we don't have to be crowded. Paihia is really a quiet and beautiful place. Although it is already early winter, it is still green everywhere. From our hotel room, about 100 meters away, you can go to the bay. It is also influenced by the reputation of Auckland's Sailboat Capital, where many sailboats are docked. The most people who see here are the locals who run and exercise. There is no such thing as a hurry in the country. Here you can do what you like to do slowly. When it comes to Paihia, there is a must-visit attraction that is the signatories of the Waitangi Treaty. The Waytowni Treaty is located in the Bay of Islands and is only 2 minutes drive from Paihia and is one of New Zealand's most important historical sites. If the Maori culture and history is a book, then Waitangi is the focus and turning point in this book. In 1840, the Treaty of Waitangi signed by the British government and Maori chiefs, the replicas can be seen in the museums in the park. In addition, there are many Maori hand-carved sculptures and the largest existing Maori canoes. Battleships can also watch the most authentic Maori cultural performances. In addition to these historical places, Waitangi Park itself is also a beautiful place, the beautiful Haruru Falls, the young people on the grass, the sailors on the shoreline, the whalers, The figure of the locals shuttles to form the daily picture here. About food: I want to share with you the only Chinese restaurant here, Jinghua. This is a Cantonese-style restaurant with a buffet of Chinese food. It also has some fast food such as roast duck rice and barbecued pork. It tastes good. Recommended oysters, local specialties, very fresh.