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New Zealand
Get ready for mammoth national parks, dynamic Māori culture and world-class surfing and skiing. New Zealand can be mellow or action-packed, but it's always epic.
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Attractions
Must-see attractions for your itinerary
Auckland
Maungakiekie was the largest and most spiritually significant Māori pā (fortified village) prior to British arrival. At the top of this volcanic cone (at…
The Far North
This dramatic headland is where the waters of the Tasman Sea and Pacific Ocean meet, swirling and breaking together into waves up to 10m high in stormy…
Taupo
The Waikato, New Zealand’s longest river, squeezes through a narrow chasm at Huka Falls, making the dramatic 11m drop into a surging crystal-blue…
The Great Coast Road
Punakaiki's claim to fame is Dolomite Point, where a layering-weathering process called stylobedding has carved the limestone into what looks like piles…
Fiordland & Southland
South Island’s true southerly point lies not in Bluff, as many mistakenly believe, but at the end of a 20-minute trudge through a windswept cliff-side…
Bay of Islands
Occupying a headland draped in lawns and bush, this is NZ's most significant historic site. Here, on 6 February 1840, after much discussion, the first 43…
Bay of Islands & Northland
From the Kauri Walks car park, a 20-minute walk leads past the Four Sisters, a graceful stand of four tall trees fused together at the base, to Te Matua…
Bay of Islands & Northland
Near the north end of the park, not far from the road, stands mighty Tāne Mahuta, named for the Māori forest god. At 51.5m, with a 13.8m girth and wood…
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Best Things to Do
Experience the very best of New Zealand with this guide to the country's top activities.
Read articleThings to Know
To visitors, New Zealand can feel comfortingly familiar and completely strange all at once. Here are some key things to know before you go.
Read articleTransportation
Whether you want to explore the cities or escape into nature, here are some of the best ways to get around New Zealand.
Read articleVisa Requirements
New Zealand is an incredible country that appears on many travelers' bucket lists. Start planning your trip now with our guide to visa requirements for NZ.
Read articleTraveling with Kids
With beautiful scenery and world-class cities, New Zealand makes for a great place to travel with kids. Here are our top picks.
Read articleBest Road Trips
The best way to experience New Zealand is by car or campervan at your own pace, stopping for stunning walks, cycling, wild swimming or wildlife spotting.
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