Things to do in New Zealand

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Top Attractions in New Zealand

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1. Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Speciality Museums

Open now

Admission tickets from AU$15

By michimokhtar

Te Papa Tongarewa is a must-visit museum in New Zealand, showcasing the country's rich cultural heritage & diverse na...

2. Hobbiton Movie Set

Points of Interest & Landmarks

Open now

Walking over the bridge by the mill to the Green Dragon for a delicious feast was awesome!

3. Milford Sound

Bodies of Water

beautiful scenery...our boat trip and the drive in were amazing, being a new Zealand born and bred I should have visi...

4. Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland

Hot Springs & Geysers

By 522bichthuyd

The Lady Knox geyser with comments is a bonus (do note that it's man-triggered, so don't be surprised).

5. Sky Tower

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Observation Decks & Towers

Open now

Admission tickets from AU$38

By davidwilliambarnes

Set in Auckland CBD this iconic structure measures a staggering 328 metres high making it the tallest freestanding…

6. Christchurch Botanic Gardens

Parks • Gardens

By MissTravelFoodieNZ

My favourite area of the gardens is the rose garden it is very beautiful when the roses are in bloom.

7. Redwoods, Whakarewarewa Forest

Forests

We did the night time tree walk and thoroughly enjoyed the setup with bridges, lanterns and light displays in the red...

8. Auckland Museum

Military Museums • Speciality Museums

Parnell

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Open now

Admission tickets from AU$26

This is the Museum’s first dedicated war memorial space with tonnes of interactive features.

9. Hamilton Gardens

Parks • Gardens

The way they have them designed is great, weaving in & out of the different themed gardens so you get to see every th...

10. Te Puia

Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Open now

Enjoyed the combo with the guided tour of the craft school, Pohutu geyser, general entertainment, Maori show, the mul...

11. Huka Falls tracks

Hiking Trails • Waterfalls

An easy walk from car park & great platforms for photos & viewing.

12. Doubtful Sound

Bodies of Water • Nature & Wildlife Areas

... way) , a 50 min coach trip over the spectacular Wilmot Pass with excellent commentary from Ian our driver) then a...

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4WD Tours

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Day Trips

From quick jaunts to full-day outings.

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