North Island
Cape Reinga | Website
Located at the tip of New Zealand, Cape Reinga is worth a visit and is included in the AA 101 best things to do list.
Tane Mahuta | Website
Around 2000 years old this Kauri was a seedling at the time of Christ and is considered the king of the forest.
Waiheke Wineries | Website
There are many great wineries around Auckland, but the relaxed style of Waiheke is amazing, take a day...or a week.
Coromandel | Website
One of the most stunning holiday spots in New Zealand, make sure you walk down to Cathederal Cove, just off Hahei. It is worth the walk!
Raglan | Website
If you are a surfer, you may already know about Raglan, one of the longest surf rides in the world.
Waitomo Caves | Website
Located in the Waikato, the Waitomo Glowworm Caves are world renowned. Take a boat ride under thousands of glowworms.
White Island | Website
White Island is New Zealand’s only active marine volcano and off ers 6 hour tours.
Rotorua | Website
The cultural centre of New Zealand, come see the amazing volcanic activity, and enjoy Maori culture.
Taranaki | Website
Home of one of New Zealand’s many ski fi elds, New Plymouth is one of the few places that you can water ski and snowboard in the same day.
Tongariro National Park | Website
Home of three beautiful mountains full of skiing, hiking and scenery. Visit in either winter or summer.
Dolphin Watching | Website
Dolphins can be seen all around New Zealand, and are beautiful to watch.
Mountain Biking | Website
There are teriffic mountain biking rides in New Zealand, and each one is unique. Here is a link to the top 10.
South Island
Wine Tasting | Website
Nelson is one of the sunniest places in New Zealand, so if you are in the area, take the time to relax in a vineyard in the area.
Whale Watching Kaikoura | Website
With stunning scenery, Kaikoura’s whale watching is one of New Zealand’s top tourist attractions for a reason.
West Coast Beaches | Website
The beaches on the west coast of New Zealand often have black sand (be warned it can be very hot), and with the ruggard west coast, a trip
to this side of the country makes a perfect day trip.
Camping | Website
You can camp all over New Zealand, but the spots in the South Island, often include the mountains for your morning backdrop.
Queenstown Skiing | Website
Famous of it's location and with Wanaka nearby, Queenstown is a major skiing and snowboarding centre.
Southern Lights
Auroa Australialis (the Southern Lights) can light up the sky near the bottom of New Zealand, they are rare, but you might catch a glimpse.
Queenstown Skiing | Website
Famous of it's location and with Wanaka nearby, Queenstown is a major skiing and snowboarding centre.
Golf | Website
While you are tripping around why not check out one of the local golf courses?
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