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Things to do in and around Auckland

Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland skyline by pbkwee

Auckland in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country. Auckland has a population of 1,454,300 - 32 percent of New Zealand's population. It is part of the wider Auckland Region, which includes the rural areas and towns north and south of the urban area, plus the islands of the Hauraki Gulf, resulting in a total population of 1,570,500 that is governed by the Auckland Council. Auckland also has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world. In Maori, Auckland's name is Tamaki Makaurau and the adaptation of Auckland, to suit Maori phonetic rules, is Akarana.
Sky Tower, Auckland

Sky Tower above the CBD by Ben Williams
Historic Center, Auckland

Auckland view by Christchurch City Libraries
Auckland War Memorial Museum

Auckland War Memorial Museum by edge 360°
Cornwall Park, Auckland

Twin Oak Drive - Cornwall Park - Auckland - New Zealand by Jennifer Whiting
Day trip to Waiheke Island

Waiheke Island by Zen Voyager
Day trip to Tiritiri Matangi Island

Tiritiri Matangi Island off the Whangaparoa Peninsula by Peter
Viaduct Harbor, Auckland

New Zealand 2011 by Rae Slater
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tamaki

Auckland Art Gallery by Kit Carruthers
Takapuna Beach, Auckland

Rangitoto by Travis Wiens
Maungakiekie-One Tree Hill, Auckland

Friday Ride by aaronsimonsen
Day trip to Waitakere Ranges

Waitakere Ranges by Peter Harrison
Day trip to Rangitoto Island

Layered Sunrise by Chris Gin
Auckland Botanic Gardens

Bridge, Auckland Botanic Garden by russellstreet
Auckland Zoo

Giraffes at Auckland Zoo by Yortw
Howick Historical Village, Auckland

Modern life vs. 1850's - Howick Historical Village by Mimmication
Ponsonby, Auckland

Ponsonby by John Abel
Day trip to Te Henga (Bethells Beach)

Bethells Beach by Yortw
Day trip to Goat Island Marine Reserve

Goat Island, NZ by Sara

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Night life Food Culture Historic 2 nightsThu. Jan 01 - Sat. Jan 03

Auckland in the North Island of New Zealand, is the largest and most populous urban area in the country. Auckland has a population of 1,454,300 - 32 percent of New Zealand's population. It is part of the wider Auckland Region, which includes the rural areas and towns north and south of the urban area, plus the islands of the Hauraki Gulf, resulting in a total population of 1,570,500 that is governed by the Auckland Council. Auckland also has the largest Polynesian population of any city in the world. In Maori, Auckland's name is Tamaki Makaurau and the adaptation of Auckland, to suit Maori phonetic rules, is Akarana.

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

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Top rated attractions in Auckland, New Zealand from TripAdvisor

Things to do in and around Rotorua

Rotorua, New Zealand

Looking Down At Rotorua by Henry Burrows

Rotorua, ("The second great lake of Kahumatamomoe") is a city on the southern shores of the lake of the same name, in the Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand's North Island. Rotorua is a major destination for both domestic and international tourists; the tourism industry is by far the largest industry in the district. It is known for its geothermal activity, and features geysers – notably the Pohutu Geyser at Whakarewarewa – and hot mud pools. This thermal activity is sourced to the Rotorua caldera, on which the town lies. Rotorua is home to the Waiariki Institute of Technology. The Lakes of Rotorua are a collection of many lakes surrounding Rotorua.
Tamaki Maori Village, Rotorua

Maori Performers, Tamaki Maori Village, Rotorua by Adam
Historic Center, Rotorua

Rotorua - Hells Gate by Ian Armstrong
Whakarewarewa - the Living Maori Village, Rotorua

Whakarewarewa Thermal Village, Rotorua by PaulSouthWales
Te Puia, Rotorua

Geyser, Te Puia, Rotorua by Jamie Valle
Day trip to Huka Falls

Huka Falls 7 by Martin Hipp
Day trip to Waiotapu

Devil's Bath, Wai-o-Tapu, North Island, New Zealand. by Tony Fernandez
Government Gardens, Rotorua

Rotorua Government Gardens by Spolster
Redwoods, Whakarewarewa Forest, Rotorua

Mountain Biking in Rotorua, New Zealand (c) TRAILSOURCE.COM by TRAILSOURCE.COM
Kuirau Park, Rotorua

Kuirau Park, Rotorua by Monty VanderBilt
Rotorua Museum

museum by Chrissy H
Day trip to Great Lake Taupo

DSC00022 by Jaque Tseng
Day trip to Waitomo Caves

Waitomo Cave by Chase Cheviron

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

green & blue by miss_ubisetela
Ohinemutu, Rotorua

Ohinemutu Maori meeting house by Susanne
Eat Streat, Rotorua

Rotorua by itravelNZ® - the best smartphone travel app for New Zealand :-)
St. Faith's Anglican Church, Rotorua

St. Faiths church, Rotorua by Juli R
Day trip to Mount Tarawera

img_0549 by James
Day trip to Paradise Valley Springs Wildlife Park

Lion cub at Paradise Valley Wildlif Park by Sarah Macmillan

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Rotorua

New Zealand, Bay of Plenty region

Nature Active Culture 2 nightsSat. Jan 03 - Mon. Jan 05

Rotorua, ("The second great lake of Kahumatamomoe") is a city on the southern shores of the lake of the same name, in the Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealand's North Island. Rotorua is a major destination for both domestic and international tourists; the tourism industry is by far the largest industry in the district. It is known for its geothermal activity, and features geysers – notably the Pohutu Geyser at Whakarewarewa – and hot mud pools. This thermal activity is sourced to the Rotorua caldera, on which the town lies. Rotorua is home to the Waiariki Institute of Technology. The Lakes of Rotorua are a collection of many lakes surrounding Rotorua.

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

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Top rated attractions in Rotorua, New Zealand from TripAdvisor

Things to do in and around Taupo

Taupo, New Zealand

Tongariro & Lake Taupo by FraserElliot

Taupo is a tourist center, particularly in the summer, as it offers panoramic views over the lake and to the volcanic mountains of Tongariro National Park to the south. It offers a number of tourist activities including sky diving, jet boating and paragliding. Taupo services a number of surrounding plantation pine forests including Kaingaroa Forest, the largest man-made forest in the world, and related industry. A large sawmill is sited approximated 3 km to the north east of the town on Centennial Drive. The Wairakei geothermal power station is a few kilometres north of the town.
Historic Center, Taupo

R0011117 by Arjan Veen
Waipahihi Botanical Reserve, Taupo

Aukland botanical gardens, New Zealand by Robin Hutton
Taupo Museum

Taupo Museum & Art gallery by yangui yasiungu
Day trip to Huka Falls

Huka Falls 7 by Martin Hipp
Day trip to Waiotapu

Devil's Bath, Wai-o-Tapu, North Island, New Zealand. by Tony Fernandez
Day trip to Great Lake Taupo

DSC00022 by Jaque Tseng
Day trip to Tongariro National Park

Into the beyond, Tongariro National Park by Tawhai Moss
Day trip to Waitomo Caves

Waitomo Cave by Chase Cheviron

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

img_0549 by James

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Taupo

New Zealand, Waikato region

Active Nature Small towns 2 nightsMon. Jan 05 - Wed. Jan 07

Taupo is a tourist center, particularly in the summer, as it offers panoramic views over the lake and to the volcanic mountains of Tongariro National Park to the south. It offers a number of tourist activities including sky diving, jet boating and paragliding. Taupo services a number of surrounding plantation pine forests including Kaingaroa Forest, the largest man-made forest in the world, and related industry. A large sawmill is sited approximated 3 km to the north east of the town on Centennial Drive. The Wairakei geothermal power station is a few kilometres north of the town.

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

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Top rated attractions in Taupo, New Zealand from TripAdvisor

Things to do in and around Wellington

Wellington, New Zealand

Monastery on the hill by Br3nda

Wellington is the capital city and second most populous urban area of New Zealand. It is located at the south-western tip of the North Island, and is the world's southernmost capital city of a sovereign state. Wellington is marketed as the 'coolest little capital in the world' and its popular tourist attractions include Museum of Wellington Museum, Wellington Zoo, Zealandia and Wellington Cable Car. Cruise tourism is experiencing a major boom in line with nationwide development. Cafe culture is prominent and restaurants offer cuisines including from Europe, Asia and Polynesia.
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington

Te Papa Tongarewa (Museum of New Zealand) in Wellington by Wade Tregaskis
Wellington Museum

200510 museum of wellington by Bentley Smith
Historic Center, Wellington

Antique shops and others shops in main street of the heritage town of Carcoar New South Wales. by denisbin
Wellington Botanic Garden

Wellington Botanic Gardens in spring. by denisbin
Day trip to Matiu-Somes Island

Approaching Matiu/Somes Island by Velvet Android
Day trip to Putangirua Pinnacles

Putangirua Pinnacles by digitaltrails
Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary, Wellington

P1010949 by Brianna Laugher
Scorching Bay Beach, Wellington

Gainfully “employed”: cycling to the beach counts, right? by dubh
Cuba Street District, Wellington

Cuba St Mall by Tim Riley
The Great War Exhibition, Wellington

Frame 15.jpg by njcull
Day trip to Staglands Wildlife Reserve

Got any food? - EXPLORED by Stewart Baird
Day trip to Wairau Valley Wine Region

NewZealandWairauValleyVineyards033 by tjabeljan
Otari-Wilton's Bush Native Botanic Garden, Wellington

Otari-Wilton's Bush by HennaKe
Mount Victoria, Wellington

Cw Wellington Mount Victoria Lookout by Jeff and Neda Fields
Space Place at Carter Observatory, Wellington

carter observatory by smalljude
Wellington Zoo

Meercats @ Wellington Zoo by Justin Scott
Day trip to Queen Elizabeth Park

Queen Elizabeth Park by itravelNZ® - New Zealand in your pocket™
Day trip to Wrights Hill Fortress

Wrights Hill Fortress by Mathias Madsen

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Wellington

New Zealand, Wellington region

Beaches Food Culture Night life 2 nightsWed. Jan 07 - Fri. Jan 09

Wellington is the capital city and second most populous urban area of New Zealand. It is located at the south-western tip of the North Island, and is the world's southernmost capital city of a sovereign state. Wellington is marketed as the 'coolest little capital in the world' and its popular tourist attractions include Museum of Wellington Museum, Wellington Zoo, Zealandia and Wellington Cable Car. Cruise tourism is experiencing a major boom in line with nationwide development. Cafe culture is prominent and restaurants offer cuisines including from Europe, Asia and Polynesia.

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

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Top rated attractions in Wellington, New Zealand from TripAdvisor

Things to do in and around Picton

Picton, New Zealand

Approaching Picton by Sid Mosdell

Picton is a town in the Marlborough Region of New Zealand's South Island. Picton is a major hub in New Zealand's transport network, connecting the South Island road and rail network with ferries across Cook Strait to Wellington and the North Island. The town is the second-largest town in the Marlborough Region behind Blenheim. The town is named after Sir Thomas Picton, the Welsh military associate of the Duke of Wellington, who was killed at the Battle of Waterloo.
Town Center, Picton

picton by pluckytree
Kaipupu Wildlife Sanctuary, Picton

Stitchbird by Mr & Mrs Apteryx australis
Picton Museum

Carmarthenshire Museum by Andrew Green
Edwin Fox Maritime Museum, Picton

Edwin Fox by xoxo214
Day trip to Wairau Valley Wine Region

NewZealandWairauValleyVineyards033 by tjabeljan
Day trip to Matiu-Somes Island

Approaching Matiu/Somes Island by Velvet Android
Day trip to Wrights Hill Fortress

Wrights Hill Fortress by Mathias Madsen
Day trip to Queen Elizabeth Park

Queen Elizabeth Park by itravelNZ® - New Zealand in your pocket™

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Picton

New Zealand, Marlborough region

Beaches Nature Night life Small towns Active 1 nightFri. Jan 09 - Sat. Jan 10

Picton is a town in the Marlborough Region of New Zealand's South Island. Picton is a major hub in New Zealand's transport network, connecting the South Island road and rail network with ferries across Cook Strait to Wellington and the North Island. The town is the second-largest town in the Marlborough Region behind Blenheim. The town is named after Sir Thomas Picton, the Welsh military associate of the Duke of Wellington, who was killed at the Battle of Waterloo.

A major transportation hub, Picton offers ferry access to New Zealand's North Island.

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Top rated attractions in Picton, New Zealand from TripAdvisor

Things to do in and around Christchurch

Christchurch, New Zealand

Christchurch by Henrico Prins

Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand and the seat of the Canterbury Region. The Christchurch urban area lies on the South Island's east coast, just north of Banks Peninsula. It is home to 381,800 residents, making it New Zealand's third most-populous urban area behind Auckland and Wellington. The river that flows through the center of the city (its banks now largely forming an urban park) was named Avon at the request of the pioneering Deans brothers after the Scottish River Avon, which rises in the Ayrshire hills near what was their grandfather's farm and flows into the Clyde.
Christchurch Botanic Gardens

Christchurch Botanic Gardens by Christchurch City Libraries
Historic Center, Christchurch

Coffee Time in New Regent St by Jocelyn Kinghorn
Hagley Park, Christchurch

Hagley Park by kebabette
Willowbank Wildlife Reserve, Christchurch

Willowbank Wildlife Reserve 10 by Steel Wool
Day trip to Orana Wildlife Park

Tiger by Su Yin Khoo
Day trip to Mount Hutt

Mt. Hutt by John Mac
Canterbury Museum, Christchurch

Canterbury Museum in Christchurch by Jay Galvin
Christchurch Gondola

2276 Gondola by Ross Younger
Air Force Museum, Christchurch

DSCF3437 by Karl Monaghan
185 Chairs Earthquake Memorial, Christchurch

185 Empty Chairs - 2 year anniversary by Sidoorian
Day trip to Hanmer Forest Park

Photo competition by Greenpeace New Zealand
Day trip to Arthur's Pass National Park

Arthur's Pass National Park, New Zealand. by Tony Fernandez
Cardboard Cathedral, Christchurch

Christchurch Cathedral by duncan c
Christchurch Art Gallery

Christchurch Art Gallery by fc.nz
Riccarton House and Bush, Christchurch

Christchurch Farmers' Market by Miles Continental
Quake City, Christchurch

Quake City exhibition by Christchurch City Libraries
Day trip to Castle Hill

Road Trip - Castle Hill - New Zealand by Peter Adones www.peteradones.com
Day trip to Akaroa Farm

Abandoned farm shed, near French farm, akaroa by colin hansen

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Christchurch

New Zealand, Canterbury region

Beaches Culture Night life Historic 2 nightsSat. Jan 10 - Mon. Jan 12

Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand and the seat of the Canterbury Region. The Christchurch urban area lies on the South Island's east coast, just north of Banks Peninsula. It is home to 381,800 residents, making it New Zealand's third most-populous urban area behind Auckland and Wellington. The river that flows through the center of the city (its banks now largely forming an urban park) was named Avon at the request of the pioneering Deans brothers after the Scottish River Avon, which rises in the Ayrshire hills near what was their grandfather's farm and flows into the Clyde.

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

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Top rated attractions in Christchurch, New Zealand from TripAdvisor

Things to do in and around Dunedin

Dunedin, New Zealand

IMG_0138_HDR.jpg by Paul Carmona

Dunedin is the second-largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, and the principal city of the Otago Region. While Tauranga, Napier-Hastings and Hamilton have eclipsed the city in size of population in recent years to make it only the seventh-largest urban area in New Zealand, Dunedin is still considered one of the four main cities of New Zealand for historic, cultural and geographic reasons. Dunedin is a regular venue for touring ballet and dance companies, and also has multiple dance studios. Dunedin lends its name to the Dunedin Sound, a form of indie rock music which was created in the city in the 1980s.
Historic Center, Dunedin

Dunedin by pleary
Tunnel Beach, Dunedin

Dunedin - Tunnel Beach trek 14 by eyeintim
Speights Brewery, Dunedin

Speight's beers by Sheep"R"Us
Toitu Otago Settlers Museum, Dunedin

P1080714 by Pursuedbybear
Day trip to Otago Peninsula

Otago Peninsula Weekend by Michael Stephens
Day trip to Moeraki Boulders

Moeraki Boulders at Sunrise by Trey Ratcliff
The Royal Albatross Center, Dunedin

Bronze Shag colony by Anita Gould
Dunedin Chinese Garden

Dunedin Chinese Garden by Fraser Graham
Dunedin Botanic Garden

CRW 3900 by David Hood
Dunedin Public Art Gallery

Dunedin Public Art Gallery by uglybob nz
Day trip to Nugget Point

Nugget Point by gibler_man
Day trip to Penguin Place

Two yellow-eyed penguins at home by Tomas Sobek
Otago Museum, Dunedin

IMG_3337 by Craig Dylke
Olveston Historic Home, Dunedin

Olveston House, Dunedin by Rodney_F
Cadbury World, Dunedin

Vintage Model A and Model T Fords, Cadbury World, Dunedin by Velvet Android
Otago Farmers Market, Dunedin

IMG_5010 by ed
Day trip to Port Chalmers

Port Chalmers by Stephen Murphy
Day trip to Larnach Castle

Larnach Castle, Otago Peninsula by chee.hong

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Dunedin

New Zealand, Otago region

Historic Culture Beaches Night life Food 2 nightsMon. Jan 12 - Wed. Jan 14

Dunedin is the second-largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, and the principal city of the Otago Region. While Tauranga, Napier-Hastings and Hamilton have eclipsed the city in size of population in recent years to make it only the seventh-largest urban area in New Zealand, Dunedin is still considered one of the four main cities of New Zealand for historic, cultural and geographic reasons. Dunedin is a regular venue for touring ballet and dance companies, and also has multiple dance studios. Dunedin lends its name to the Dunedin Sound, a form of indie rock music which was created in the city in the 1980s.

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

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Top rated attractions in Dunedin, New Zealand from TripAdvisor

Things to do in and around Queenstown

Queenstown, New Zealand

Queenstown by CameliaTWU

A resort town, Queenstown boasted 220 adventure tourism activities in 2012. Skiing and snowboarding, jet boating, whitewater rafting, bungy jumping, mountain biking, skateboarding, tramping, paragliding, sky diving and fly fishing are all popular. Queenstown is a major center for snow sports in New Zealand, with people from all over the country and many parts of the world travelling to ski at the four main mountain ski fields (Cardrona Alpine Resort, Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Treble Cone). Cross country skiing is also available at the Waiorau Snowfarm, near Cardrona village.
Queenstown Garden

Queenstown 2013 by Diego Maia
Historic Center, Queenstown

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Skyline Queenstown

queenstown by paul bica
Kiwi Birdlife Park, Queenstown

Queenstown_208_070111 by Michael Dawes
Day trip to Milford Sound

Milford Sound, toward Mitre Peak on a fine day by Robin Capper
Day trip to Lake Wanaka

Wanaka Lake by Paolo Rosa
Remarkables Market, Queenstown

The Queenstown Market by Pat Scullion
Alpine Aqualand, Queenstown

Pool Surface by Carly Sheil
Day trip to Hollyford Track

Routeburn Track by David Grant
Day trip to Southern Scenic Route

0232 Glencoe by Norm Robbie
Day trip to Mount Aspiring National Park

Lake Wanaka, Mount Aspiring National Park from the top of Mount Iron by Geee Kay
Day trip to Lake Wakatipu

Devil's Staircase to Lake Wakitipu - Queenstown, New Zealand.jpg by Peter Giordano
Day trip to Kawarau Gorge

Kawarau Gorge by fartmanteau
Day trip to Routeburn Track

Routeburn Track by David Grant
Day trip to Ben Lomond Walkway

ben lomond 06-06-2007 040 by grant-flickr
Day trip to Te Anau

crystal by paul bica

The best starting point for your exploration of the Fiordland National Park, this town is surrounded by marvelous natural features.

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Queenstown

New Zealand, Otago region

Active Nature Culture Small towns Food 4 nightsWed. Jan 14 - Sun. Jan 18

A resort town, Queenstown boasted 220 adventure tourism activities in 2012. Skiing and snowboarding, jet boating, whitewater rafting, bungy jumping, mountain biking, skateboarding, tramping, paragliding, sky diving and fly fishing are all popular. Queenstown is a major center for snow sports in New Zealand, with people from all over the country and many parts of the world travelling to ski at the four main mountain ski fields (Cardrona Alpine Resort, Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Treble Cone). Cross country skiing is also available at the Waiorau Snowfarm, near Cardrona village.

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

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