New Zealand (Māori: Aotearoa)

New Zealand is an island country located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The country geographically comprises two main landmasses ‒ that of the North and South Islands ‒ as well as numerous smaller islands. New Zealand is situated some 1,500 kilometres (900 mi) east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and roughly 1,000 kilometres (600 mi) south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga. Because of its remoteness, it was one of the last lands to be settled by humans.

Auckland Tourist Attractions

Auckland and the surrounding Islands offers many exciting and memorable tourist attractions for you to choose from. We recommend visiting the Auckland Sky Tower where you can enjoy spectacular views of the city from hundreds of metres up. Other popular city attractions include the Auckland Museum, Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World, Auckland Zoo and the Sky Tower Sky Jump. Other attractions we highly recommend include visiting the many Islands east of Auckland - particularly Rangitoto and Waiheke Island. The rugged, untouched Great Barrier Island is also well worth a visit. If a walk through native rainforest and along a scenic coastline interests you, then the Waitakere Ranges Regional Park is well worth visiting. Another great way to see and experience more of this diverse region is by joining a guided tour.

  Christchurch Tourist Attractions

If you are visiting the centre of the city, we recommend walking through the beautiful Botanical Gardens. Also well worth a visit is the fascinating Canterbury Museum, located adjacent to the gardens. If the day is warm, we also recommend taking a relaxing punting ride on the Avon river. The Antarctic Centre (near the Airport) offers a unique insight into the wonders of this fascinating frozen continent.
We also recommend visiting Lyttelton Harbour which offers beautiful views across the water to the rugged coastline & hills of Banks Peninsula. Half day trips on offer include a visit to picturesque Diamond Harbour on the Diamond Harbour Ferry plus tours of Quail Island. In the warmer months of the year, Sumner beach is also well worth a visit.

  Rotorua Attractions

Rotorua offers many exciting and memorable tourist attractions for you to choose from. With a multi-cultural population of approximately 70,000 people, Rotorua city (on the southern shore of Lake Rotorua) is renowned as the heartland of Maori culture.
The area is well known for it's extensive geo-thermal activity - with threads of steam poking up in all sorts of places (including busy streets & paths). A visit to one of the many geothermal attractions is an absolute must. The area is also well regarded for its great rainbow and brown trout fishing - thanks to the 16 lakes of all shapes and sizes that dot the landscape. The lakes, formed from the craters of extinct volcanoes are also popular with people enjoying water-based activities.

  Wanaka Attractions

Wanaka offers many exciting and memorable tourist attractions for you to choose from. One of the best ways to take in the beauty of Lake Wanaka and the Mountain Aspiring National Park is on the many walkways that are located beside the lake. An excellent short walk (1 hour return) is up Mt Iron. The terrain is easy to negotiate and the views are unforgettable. The Lake Outlet Walk which begins at the Lake Wanaka outlet and finishes at Albert Town, offers easy walking and great views of the Clutha River. It also provides wonderful fishing for keen anglers. Another more challenging walk (offering superb views), is up Mt Roy on the western side of the Lake. Other Wanaka attractions include mountain climbing, river kayaking, water skiing, snow skiing, skydiving, scenic flights, paragliding, world-class vineyards and much more.

  Golden Bay & Abel Tasman Tourist Attractions

This region offers many memorable visitor attractions to choose from. We highly recommend visiting the Abel Tasman National Park. The park is best explored on foot or by sea kayak. Kayaking one way and walking the other is a great way to enjoy the beauty of this picturesque piece of coastline. We also recommend visiting Farewell Spit at the northern end of Golden bay. Whilst a good deal more remote, experiencing this stunning bird sanctuary up close will make the long drive well worth it.