New Zealand Travel Guide

In depth guides on destinations in New Zealand
plus honest reviews of attractions, accommodation, and restaurants.

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New Zealand consists of two main islands (North Island and South Island plus about 600 smaller islands.

Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city whilst Wellington is the capital, both on the North Island.


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Bucket List of Things To Do in New Zealand

Dig your own spa at Hot Water Beach

Hike Cathedral Cove, Karangahake Gorge or the 19.4km one-day hike across the  Tongariro Alpine Crossing

See Glowworms at Waitomo Caves

Take a jet boat ride on the Shotover River in Queenstown

Visit the French town of Akaroa

Explore Rotorua

Spend a day in Auckland

Wander around Wellington

See Picton & Marlborough Sounds

Travel to Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula

Cruise the most scenic destination in New Zealand, Milford Sound

Heli-hike Franz Josef Glacier

See The Southern Lights

Experience Maori culture

Go Whale Watching in Kaikoura

New Zealand Tours