Auckland, New Zealand - Auckland, New Zealand 14 days trip

Famed for its cultural diversity and vibrant energy, this metropolis boasts parks and museums, two harbors, and great restaurants.

An icon of Auckland's cityscape, the tower offers an observation deck with superb views, a revolving restaurant, and bungee jumping.

Take in the lively ambiance as you make your way through Auckland's central streets, lined with shops and cafes for any taste.

Set in a fine Neoclassical building with lush grounds, this museum traces New Zealand's history, as well as its natural history.

A historic park full of cultural landmarks, lush greenery, athletic and recreational facilities, and gorgeous sprawling lawns.

Offering an array of beaches with many fun water activities, this island is also home to art galleries and superb local vineyards.

This beautiful island is a recognized nature reserve, famed for its variety of native birds, plant species, and nice guided tours.

An off-the-beaten-path destination with authentic New Zealandian atmosphere.

Walk through the town center and get a feel for the local culture.

A web of popular limestone caves, offering a range of tours from easy to extreme, famed for its glow-worm colonies and stalactites.

Explore the beautiful gorge on any of its many tracks, or come with a picnic baskets and simply enjoy the rich scenery.

Hike through this remarkable geothermal area to admire the breathtaking hot springs, each with unique characteristics and colors.

A chain of vivid blue waterfalls cascading into Lake Taupo. Hike along the way and explore the lush surrounding nature.

New Zealand's capital is a city with upbeat energies, boasting a thriving nightlife, rich museums, historic buildings, and more.

A splendid national museum tracing the history of New Zealand's bicultural coexistence, its diverse nature, people, and wildlife.

An excellent museum tracing the history of Wellington from its Maori legacy, to European settlements, naval development, and beyond.

Wander the streets to get a taste of the city and its vibrant ambiance, visiting museums for a take on local culture and heritage.

Littered with cultural curios and boasting a plethora of native and foreign plants, this garden is full of nice walking paths.

Rich in Maori and European history, this island also retains an almost pristine ecosystem full of indigenous animal and bird species.

Famed even before their appearance in the "Lord of the Rings" films, these pillars are a fascinating geological curio.

A great restoration endeavor, this wildlife sanctuary is dedicated to the reintroduction and conservation of native flora and fauna.

A favored swimming spot, this beach is a family-friendly alcove with beautiful scenery, featuring a playground and a cafe.

Famed for marvelous bohemian atmosphere and a myriad of hip music venues, this quarter is full of cool shops, boutiques, and cafes.

In memory of New Zealand's part in the WWI, this 3-part exhibit depicts the soldier's daily lives, personal accounts, and more.

Feed and pet a multitude of native animals and birds in this large reserve, full of lovely natural features and great for all ages.

A must for all wine lovers, explore New Zealand's Wine Region to sample wines from an array of excellent wineries.

New Zealand's third-largest city boasts an array of architectural styles, landmarks of cultural significance, and many green areas.

With a variety of alcoves - including rose and herb gardens, as well as a fernery - this botanic garden promises a nice afternoon.

Lined with shops, eccentric cafes, and historic buildings, Christchurch's central streets echo many European cities with its grace.

Christchurch's largest park boasts sprawling lawns and abundant greenery, perfect for strolling, picnicking, or just to read a book.

A wildlife and nature reserve preserving local ecosystem and native fauna, such as kiwi, takahe, tuatara, and others.

An open-range zoo housing over 400 animals, offering close encounters with diverse wildlife, including lions, rhinos, and giraffes.

With the largest ski area in New Zealand's South Island, Mount Hutt is a popular attraction for winter sports enthusiasts.

Set in a Gothic Revival mansion, this museum houses exhibits on Maori culture, history, geology, natural history, art, and more.

Take the cable car to the mountaintop, where panorama of the whole area awaits you. Enjoy the cafe or hike to the nearby lookout.

This museum traces the history of the Royal New Zealand Air Force, exhibiting an array of aircraft, a simulator, weapons, and more.

A memorial consisting of 185 unique chairs, each representing a life that had perished in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake.

Offering a range of walking and hiking trails of all difficulty levels, this forest park also features heritage sites and camping.

Featuring a number of hikes and treks of varying difficulty, this breathtaking park boasts mountains, rivers, lagoons, and more.

With fascinating history, superb cultural venues, and a rich architectural legacy, this lively university city will charm you.

Walk along the central streets with its variety of shops, admiring local street art and lovely historic buildings.

Hike through farmland and through a tunnel to this beach, famed for its sandstone arch and caves riddling the looming cliffs.

Take a tour through one of New Zealand's most favored breweries, learning about its history, preparation process, and various tastes.

Tracing the history of the region from its early Maori settlers, this museum houses vehicles, portraits, and interactive exhibits.

This narrow headland is home to a diversity of wildlife, lush natural landscape, and several historic sites.

If you walk along the Koekohe Beach you'll encounter these uniquely smooth boulders strewn along the coast.

The world's only mainland breeding center of albatross is also home to a historic fort, and other birds such as blue penguins.

Boasting traditional Chinese architecture, this garden features a lake, a teahouse, and a wealth of atmospheric charm.

The oldest botanic gardens in New Zealand boast a variety of gardens, several notable statues, playgrounds, a pond, and more.

Dunedin's largest public art museum holds New Zealandian and international artworks, including an exhibition of decorative arts.

One of the most famous land formations in the region can be admired from a viewpoint at the end of an easy 20-minute ling trail.

Take a tour through this beautiful private reserve, home to a colony of endangered yellow-eyed penguins. Be sure to book in advance.

A resort town offering a plethora of thrilling activities among gorgeous landscape, as well as a fine galleries, eateries, and more.

Webbed with walking trails and full of native flora, this botanic garden also hosts a rose garden, an ice rink, and other amenities.

Explore the streets, visit one of the fine galleries, or head to the lake for some breathtaking panorama of the bay and the range.

Take an uphill gondola ride to enjoy breathtaking views of the city. At the top, enjoy hiking trails, restaurants, and more!

Set in a natural alcove in downtown Queenstown, this wildlife sanctuary is home kiwi, tuatara, kea, and a variety of other birds.

One of New Zealand's favored natural attractions, this fiord is riddled with waterfalls and offers breathtaking scenery year-round.

A large popular lake, Lake Wanaka is a beautiful location full of fun activities for all ages, including hiking, fishing, and more.

Surrounded with beautiful scenery, this lively market is brimming with fresh produce, handcrafts, souvenirs and a great atmosphere.

With a variety of pools, water slides, hot pools, and a lazy river, this aquapark offers something for all ages.

Pack up your gear and head out to an adventure through Fiordland National Park on this wonderful 4-8 day track.

Travel from Queenstown to Dunedin, driving along the southern coast and enjoying the best of New Zealand's natural landscape.

Towering at over 3,000m, Mount Aspiring is the heart of this gorgeous national park, home to a wealth of fun nature activities.

This picturesque lake is the longest and third-largest lake in New Zealand, offering nearby ventures for lovers of active leisure.

Offering a wealth of activities year-round, this popular lakeside resort town is known for its mountaineering, fishing, and hiking.

Producing superb wines, this winery is also famed for its breathtaking scenery, overlooking the lake and riddled with goat paths.

Admire the landscape surrounding the town as you walk the streets, visiting its many interesting restaurants and lively parks.

Spanning several buildings and hangars, this museum is home to over 30,000 toys and a selection of cars, trucks, aircraft, and more.

A resort town offering a plethora of thrilling activities among gorgeous landscape, as well as a fine galleries, eateries, and more.

One of New Zealand's favored natural attractions, this fiord is riddled with waterfalls and offers breathtaking scenery year-round.

An off-the-beaten-path destination with authentic New Zealandian atmosphere.

Walk through the town center and get a feel for the local culture.

Located within easy distances from a village, this gorgeous glacier stretched for 13km and can be explored with guided groups.

New Zealand's longest glacier boasts a length of 27km, stunning scenery, beautiful lakes, and heli-skiing opportunities.

With beautiful lakeside scenery by day, Lake Tekapo is part of the protected Dark Sky Reserve, and therefor a fabulous place to view the stars.

Stroll through this lovely town, taking in the breathtaking views.

Located within easy distances from a village, this gorgeous glacier stretched for 13km and can be explored with guided groups.

New Zealand's longest glacier boasts a length of 27km, stunning scenery, beautiful lakes, and heli-skiing opportunities.

This tiny mountain village offers the best access to New Zealand's beautiful Fox Glacier, as well as several eateries.

Situated at the foot of the majestic Mt. Cook, take a stroll around New Zealand's largest Alpine Lake, known for its bright aqua color.

Take a guided tour to explore the glaciers up close, uniquely situated near the ocean, as well as the park's beaches and mountains.

With peaks reaching over 3,000 meters tall, this craggy landscape is made up of ice, rock, mountains, and breathtaking scenery.

With the largest ski area in New Zealand's South Island, Mount Hutt is a popular attraction for winter sports enthusiasts.

Full of waterfalls, gorges, and a primal natural beauty, this canyon is a great destination off the beaten path for nature-lovers.

An off-the-beaten-path destination with authentic New Zealandian atmosphere.

Walk through the town center and get a feel for the local culture.

Saturated with Maori legends, these spring can be dived or explored on foot, and are simply gorgeous to behold.

Explore these gorgeous caves to admire its stalagmites, stalactites, and skeleton of an extinct moa.

Although it is the smallest of New Zealand's national parks, this park boasts rivers, forests, hills, islands, beaches, and more.

The center of New Zealnd's beer brewing and fruit growing, get lost among orchards, and make sure to sample some local crafts.

With an access to beaches and the towering Mt. Taranaki, this port city also boasts a couple of galleries and a friendly atmosphere.

Specked with 19C buildings and lined with bustling shops and cafes, the streets of New Plymouth offer a nice afternoon of exploring.

Walk along the beach, enjoying the wonderful landscape, the sea breeze in your hair, and the warm fine sand between your toes.

A well established contemporary art gallery, incorporating the Len Lye Center dedicated to the exhibition of the eponymous artist.

Climb up the Paritutu Rock, a trace of prehistoric volcanic activity, and enjoy spectacular views over the Sugar Loaf Islands.

This massive national park is located on New Zealand's North Island and protects the habitats of brown kiwis, blue ducks, and other indigenous birds.

Named for the iconic peak that dominates the park, visitors enjoy hikes and treks through the forests and up the mountainside.

Doubling as an information center and a library, this museum traces local history and heritage through diverse interactive exhibits.

A large park dating to the 19C, featuring many natural and man-made gems, including a fountain, a waterfall, a bridge, and others.

A 10km trail running along the coast, lined with cultural landmarks, lagoons, parks, and great beaches.

A nice family-oriented zoo with a variety of local and foreign animals and reptiles, as well as a colorful aviary.

An exceptionally symmetrically and beautiful volcano, steeped in history and myth, standing at over 2,500m height.

Remnants of ancient volcanic movements, these five islands are a marine protected area due to their abundance of animal and birds.