 It is 5.8 km (3.6 miles) north of Silhouette Island, and north west of Mahé.The island has four beaches; East Beach, West Beach (or "Grande Anse"), Honeymoon Cove, and Dive Beach.The highest point of the island is 180 m. The perimeter measures in at 7.55 km, and the area is 2.01 km²

North Island was the first Seychelles island to record a landing by seafarers.