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Get ready for mammoth national parks, dynamic Māori culture, and world-class surfing and skiing. New Zealand can be mellow or action-packed, but it’s always epic.
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01 / Attractions
Must-see attractions
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One Tree Hill monument in Auckland, New Zealand. One Tree Hill
Auckland
Maungakiekie was the largest and most spiritually significant Māori pā (fortified village) prior to British arrival. At the top of this volcanic cone…
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Huka Falls. Huka Falls
Taupo
The Waikato, New Zealand’s longest river, squeezes through a narrow chasm at Huka Falls, making the dramatic 11m drop into a surging crystal-blue…
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New Zealand Slope Point Slope Point
Fiordland & Southland
South Island’s true southerly point lies not in Bluff, as many mistakenly believe, but at the end of a 20-minute trudge through a windswept cliff-side…
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The Te Matua Ngahere (Father of the Forest), a giant kauri tree in the Waipoua Forest. Te Matua Ngahere
Bay of Islands & Northland
From the Kauri Walks car park, a 20-minute walk leads past the Four Sisters, a graceful stand of four tall trees fused together at the base, to Te Matua…
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Tāne Mahuta
Bay of Islands & Northland
Near the north end of the park, not far from the road, stands mighty Tāne Mahuta, named for the Māori forest god. At 51.5m, with a 13.8m girth…
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Lake Wakatipu
Queenstown
Shaped like a cartoon lightning bolt, Lake Wakatipu is NZ’s third-largest lake. It reaches a depth of 372m, meaning the lake bed actually sits below sea…
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Te Puia
Rotorua
Te Puia dials up the heat on Māoritanga with explosive performances from its cultural troupe and Pōhutu, its famous geyser…
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Arthur’s Pass National Park
Christchurch & Canterbury
Straddling the Southern Alps, known to Māori as Ka Tiritiri o Te Moana, this vast alpine wilderness became the South Island’s first national park…
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02 / Planning Tools
Expert guidance to help you plan your trip
Experience the very best of New Zealand with our guide to the country’s top activities.
Things to Know
To visitors, New Zealand can feel comfortingly familiar and completely strange all at once. Here are some key things to know before you go…
Transportation
Whether you’re drawn in by the vibrant cities, unique wildlife, Māori culture, or outdoor adventures, here’s how to navigate New Zealand…
Visa Requirements
New Zealand is an incredible destination that appears on many travelers’ bucket lists. Begin your planning with our guide to visa requirements for NZ…
Money and Costs
Affordable travel in New Zealand is possible if you plan carefully…
Traveling with Kids
With many major attractions also featuring outdoor activities, New Zealand is an excellent destination for families…
Best Road Trips
There might be no better way to explore New Zealand than by car or camper van. Here are six routes to consider…
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Chef foraging for ‘bush asparagus’ on a Maori food excursion. North Island
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