A look at an aerial map of the North Island will show how closely it resembles a fish. The following is a list of Maui related places to visit. Find out more about these them from the local i-site or the local museum, historical society, or local Maori.

Maori place name (translation) - Current name

Te Ika a Maui (The Fish of Maui) - North Island

Te Hiku o Te Ika a Maui (The Tail of the Fish of Maui) - Northland

Te Tara o Te Ika a Maui (The Barb of the Fish of Maui) - Coromandel Pennisula

Te Pito o Te Ika a Maui (The Navel of the Fish of Maui) - Taupo

Te Whatu o Te Ika a Maui (The Eye of the Fish of Maui) - Lake Wairarapa

Te Upoko o Te Ika a Maui (The Head of the Fish of Maui) - Wellington

Te Waka a Maui (The Canoe of Maui) - South Island

Te Punga o Te Waka a Maui (The Anchor Stone of the Canoe of Maui) - Stewart Island