Adventure Paradise
New Zealand
New Zealand is famed for fjords, mountains and compact, dramatic scenery.
Highlights & essential info
Top highlights
- Milford Sound fjord cruises
- Queenstown adventure sports
- Hobbiton movie set tours
- Tongariro Alpine Crossing
- Rotorua geothermal wonders
- Maori cultural experiences
Quick facts
- Best time to visit
- Oct to Apr
- Currency
- NZD (New Zealand Dollar)
- Language
- English, Māori
Destination highlights by category
Architecture
- Historic Buildings
- Maori Meeting Houses
- Modern Design
Shopping
- Wool Products
- Jade
- Local Crafts
Entertainment
- Bungee Jumping
- Rafting
- Hiking
Culture
- Maori Culture
- Museums
- Film Locations
Perfect for
This destination is ideally suited for the following types of travelers:
Thrill Seekers
Multi-activity trips
Nature Lovers
Photography and road trips
Film Fans
Lord of the Rings tours
Hikers
Scenic trails
Popular activities & experiences
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Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Christchurch
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Mount Eden (Maungawhau) Summit Walk, Auckland
from Free
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa, Wellington
from Free
Redwoods, Whakarewarewa Forest, Rotorua
from Free
Auckland War Memorial Museum, Auckland
from NZ$28
Sky Tower Observation Deck, Auckland
from NZ$42
Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, Rotorua
from NZ$45
Whakarewarewa — The Living Māori Village, Rotorua
from NZ$49
Waitomo Glowworm Caves Guided Boat Tour, Waitomo
from NZ$61
Tongariro Alpine Crossing, Tongariro National Park
from NZ$65
Te Puia Geothermal Valley & Māori Cultural Experience, Rotorua
from NZ$80
Tiritiri Matangi Island Open Sanctuary Day Trip, Auckland
from NZ$95
Milford Sound Scenic Cruise, Fiordland National Park
from NZ$99
TranzAlpine Scenic Train, Christchurch—Greymouth
from NZ$219
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