All Destinations

North Island Destinations

Gateway City

North Island

Auckland Tāmaki Makaurau

New Zealand's largest city — the Sky Tower, Waiheke Island, harbour sailing and vibrant food scene. Where most NZ adventures begin.

Must Visit

North Island

Rotorua Te Rotorua-nui-a-Kahumatamōmoe

Geothermal wonders, Māori culture, hot pools and adventure — New Zealand's thermal wonderland.

Wine Region

North Island

Napier & Hawke's Bay Ahuriri

Art Deco capital, world-class wine region, cycling trails, Te Mata Peak and Cape Kidnappers gannets.

Adventure

North Island

Taupō Taupō-nui-a-Tia

Huka Falls, skydiving, Tongariro Crossing, hot pools and NZ's biggest lake in the volcanic heartland.

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North Island

Northland

Bay of Islands, Cape Reinga, Ninety Mile Beach and the birthplace of the nation at Waitangi.

North Island

Coromandel Peninsula

Cathedral Cove, Hot Water Beach, pristine native bush and laid-back coastal charm east of Auckland.

Underground

North Island

Waitomo Caves

Glowworm boat rides, black water rafting, underground abseiling — a subterranean world like nowhere else.

North Island

Wellington Te Whanganui-a-Tara

The compact capital — Te Papa museum, Cable Car, Cuba Street, craft beer and a legendary food scene.

South Island Destinations

Adventure Capital

South Island

Queenstown Tāhuna

The adventure capital of the world — bungy jumping, skiing, jet boating, fine dining and jaw-dropping alpine scenery on Lake Wakatipu.

Must Visit

South Island

Aoraki Mt Cook

NZ's highest peak, glacier boats, stargazing in the Dark Sky Reserve and the Hooker Valley Track.

Great Walk

South Island

Abel Tasman

Golden beaches, sea kayaking, the Coast Track Great Walk and crystal-clear water in NZ's smallest park.

Wildlife

South Island

Kaikōura Te Ahi-kai-kōura

Whale watching, dolphin swimming, seal colonies, crayfish — where the mountains meet the sea.

Bucket List

South Island

Milford Sound Piopiotahi

The eighth wonder of the world — sheer cliffs, cascading waterfalls and pristine waters in Fiordland.

South Island

Wānaka Ōanaka

Roy's Peak, That Wanaka Tree, skiing at Treble Cone — Queenstown's quieter, more relaxed neighbour.

South Island

Fiordland National Park

Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound, the Milford Track and Routeburn Track in NZ's largest national park.

South Island

Christchurch Ōtautahi

The Garden City reborn — innovative architecture, the Gondola, Botanic Gardens and gateway to the South Island.

South Island

Dunedin Ōtepoti

Scottish heritage, Larnach Castle, Royal Albatross Colony, the steepest street in the world and Speights Brewery.

South Island

Fox & Franz Josef Glaciers

Heli-hikes, scenic flights, free valley walks and mirror-perfect Lake Matheson on the wild West Coast.

South Island

Lake Tekapo & Mt John

Turquoise glacial lake, Church of the Good Shepherd, Mt John Observatory stargazing and the Mackenzie Country.

South Island

Southland Murihiku

The deep south — Bluff, Stewart Island, the Catlins coast and the end of the road at Stirling Point.

Experiences & Reviews

Detailed reviews and guides for specific attractions and experiences across the country.

Guides, Insurance & Practical Info

Everything you need to plan your New Zealand trip — from driving guides and insurance to golf courses and fuel prices.