New Zealand's Natural Gems

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

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

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

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

Home to over 15,000 items, this gallery exhibits New Zealand, Pacific, and European artists from the 16C onwards.

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

This iconic volcanic island boasts strong links to local Maori heritage, offering great hiking and incredible views from the top.

A rich transportation museum, housing an abundance of vehicles, including aircraft, trains, trams, trolleys, buses, and more.

A historic neighborhood known for its upscale nature, boasting a range of lush restaurants, art galleries, and posh nightclubs.

Lined with restaurants with residential buildings, this flourishing district is brimming with energy and a posh atmosphere.

Stretching for 3km from the waterfront inland, Auckland's largest commercial street is full of shops, cafes, and restaurants.

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

Perfect for surfing, fishing, and lots of other watersports, this incredible beach also offers nice picnic areas and great swimming.

With fine white sand and an abundance of restaurants, clubs, and bars, this dynamic beach is the perfect getaway for beach-lovers.

Affording spectacular views over Auckland, this volcanic summit boasts a significant Maori memorial and lush parkland.

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

Home to over 10,000 plants, these vast botanic gardens boast an array of thematic gardens and an informative visitors' center.

A beautiful sandy beach nestled in a natural bay, offering great swimming and surfing for various expertise levels.

The largest theme park in New Zealand boasts rides and attractions, a family-friendly entertainment center, and a fantastic arcade.

A thriving city, Tauranga is home to a wonderful arts scene, historic landmarks, a wealth of outdoor activities, and fine beaches.

Explore bustling streets full of shops, restaurants, and galleries, enjoying the lively atmosphere of this center.

With incredible scenery, crystal clear blue water, and fine white sand, this beach is recognized as one of New Zealand's best.

Hike up the mount and explore it's rocky summit for some superb views over the bay, the city, and the surrounding area.

A museum dedicated to the preservation of New Zealand's aviation history, as well as a collection of historic and classic aircraft.

Feed a giant trout, walk through an aviary, meet a tuatara, and have many more such adventures in this wildlife sanctuary.

With activities such as fishing, hiking, and glow-worm watching, this park also boasts botanical variety and lovely scenery.

A small gallery with an array of historic and contemporary art, offering both permanent and temporary art exhibits.

With opportunities for rafting, kayaking, and fishing, these scenic waterfalls and their surrounding also offer great hiking.

Home to a lion pride, this wildlife park also hosts a multitude of native animals and birds, offers feeding spots, and lush nature.

Visit these freshwater springs in their gorgeous natural surrounding, hiking along it through a redwood forest towards Lake Rotorua.

One of New Zealand's largest cities offers great museums, wonderful eateries, lush parks, beaches, and more.

This coastal city is laced with centuries of Maori culture, offering incredible beaches and outstanding local wine.

Wander through the city center, sampling local wine and enjoying the relaxed atmosphere, or head to the beach to catch some waves.

Riddled with trails and cultural curios, the reserve offers several spots with breathtaking views of the city and the Poverty Bay.

Dating to 1874, these gardens boast many native plants, as well as Japanese fauna, a collection of cacti, and some cultural curios.

A vast collection of Northern Hemisphere plants, trees, and flowers, this arboretum offers lush greenery and stunning trails.

A smooth rock formation stretching for nearly 60m, over which the rushing water of the Wharekopae River create a natural slide.

Hike through the surroundings, climb up the steep steps, and you will awarded with wonderful views over the ocean.

Full of Art Deco architecture, this city offers an array of cultural attractions, from museums, to monuments, to verdant gardens.

Wander through main streets and thoroughfares brimming with the charm of the Roaring Twenties, quaint shops, and great cafes.

The oldest winery in New Zealand offers wonderful tours, historic overviews of local viticulture, and marvelous tastings.

Go for a dip in the water, or while away your afternoon reading and basking in the sun.

Serving as museum, gallery, and theater, this institute exhibits collections on history, natural history, Maori culture, and more.

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

New Zealand's largest lake rests within a volcanic caldera, offering cultural curios, water activities, lively atmosphere, and more.

Preserving remnants of an ancient Maori settlement, this reserve features nice walking trails and breathtaking views of the region.

Symbolic of the city, the statue represents the mythological figure of an ocean maiden who was loved and betrayed by a Maori youth.

With nice sprawling lawns and a variety of native and exotic flowers, these botanical gardens offer a nice afternoon.

Hike up to the Bluff Hill Lookout for some marvelous views over the surrounding area.

An interesting geological formation, this headland is home to two gannet colonies and offers superb views over the nearby area.

Rich with geothermal phenomena, this park features mud pools, geysers, and steam vents. Be sure to visit the Maori village within.

Escape the bustling city streets to this lovely garden, located lower than the road level and thus maintain a serene atmosphere.

Featuring a 50m tunnel that offers a close encounter with a large array of marine wildlife, this aquarium if fun for all ages.

Run mostly by enthusiastic volunteers, this fun colorful museum traces the development of technology and its influence on our lives.

When the dam gate open, witness the powerful rapids and see if you can recall the famed scene from "The Hobbit" shot here.

A geothermal complex renowned for its moon-like landscape, full of steam vents, bubbling mud pools, and craters.

This town offers a multitude of adrenalin-raising activities, as well as a lovely lake and incredible views over the volcanoes.

With plenty of greenery, quaint shops, and bustling cafes, this city center offers a great afternoon stroll.

Run and maintained by volunteers, this marvelous reserve boasts a wealth of colorful blooms, a nice picnic area, and walking paths.

Full of quaint and historic exhibits, the museum offers an array of Maori art, history of local industries, and a lovely rose garden.

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 largest lake rests within a volcanic caldera, offering cultural curios, water activities, lively atmosphere, and more.

Feed a giant trout, walk through an aviary, meet a tuatara, and have many more such adventures in this wildlife sanctuary.

Home to a lion pride, this wildlife park also hosts a multitude of native animals and birds, offers feeding spots, and lush nature.

Rich with geothermal phenomena, this park features mud pools, geysers, and steam vents. Be sure to visit the Maori village within.

Famed for its geothermal activity, this city is favored by travelers and offers an array of geysers, hot springs, and mud pools.

Discover Maori traditions and delve into their rich culture through food, music, and stories, in this wonderful heritage village.

Walk the streets breathing its distinctive sulphuric air, drop by a spa for a mud bath, or head to the town center to view the geyser.

An cultural center with a wealth of Maori arts and crafts, as well as live performances, kiwi, mud pools, and the renowned geyser.

A wonderful village still occupied by Maori, where you can learn about local myths, traditional crafts, and buy authentic souvenirs.

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.

A public park dating to the 19C, featuring architectural curios, sports facilities, and lovely natural beauty.

Housed in a historic bath house, this museum traces regional history and art, exhibiting photography, paintings, and Maori relics.

A piece of New Zealand's spectacular natural beauty awaits you in this redwoods forest, simply perfect for hiking and biking.

Located in the former belly of a volcano, this lake boasts gorgeous surroundings, great walking trails around, and nice playgrounds.

New Zealand's largest lake rests within a volcanic caldera, offering cultural curios, water activities, lively atmosphere, and more.

Feed a giant trout, walk through an aviary, meet a tuatara, and have many more such adventures in this wildlife sanctuary.

Steeped in myth, the park is famed for its geothermal activity, offering trails among its bubbling mud pool and hissing steam vents.

A modern complex, lined with a multitude of restaurants and cafes, offering a unique outdoor dining experience year-round.

Formerly a Maori village, this neighborhood is full of cultural monuments and traditional wood carvings.

Merging Tudor architecture and Maori-styled decor, this lovely church boasts a wealth of remarkable decorative details.

With activities such as fishing, hiking, and glow-worm watching, this park also boasts botanical variety and lovely scenery.

With opportunities for rafting, kayaking, and fishing, these scenic waterfalls and their surrounding also offer great hiking.

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

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

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

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

Home to over 15,000 items, this gallery exhibits New Zealand, Pacific, and European artists from the 16C onwards.

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

This iconic volcanic island boasts strong links to local Maori heritage, offering great hiking and incredible views from the top.

A rich transportation museum, housing an abundance of vehicles, including aircraft, trains, trams, trolleys, buses, and more.

A historic neighborhood known for its upscale nature, boasting a range of lush restaurants, art galleries, and posh nightclubs.

Lined with restaurants with residential buildings, this flourishing district is brimming with energy and a posh atmosphere.

Stretching for 3km from the waterfront inland, Auckland's largest commercial street is full of shops, cafes, and restaurants.

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

Perfect for surfing, fishing, and lots of other watersports, this incredible beach also offers nice picnic areas and great swimming.