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Best Places to Visit in New Zealand

10 Best Places to Visit in New Zealand

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July 10, 2021
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New Zealand is the best place to visit for any traveler as it is both the dream destination and a once-in-a-lifetime place on everyone’s bucket list. New Zealand is a place that has many own charms to admire. Let us look closer to the places to visit in New Zealand if one travels for the first time or revisiting after a long time in this beautiful and wild country.

Table of Contents

  • Top 10 Places to Visit in New Zealand
    • 1. Bay of Islands
    • 2. Milford Sound, New Zealand
    • 3. Auckland, New Zealand
    • 4. Waiheke Island
    • 5. Queenstown
    • 6. Waitomo Glowworm Caves
    • 7. Rotorua
    • 8. Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley
    • 9. The Franz Josef and Fox glaciers 
    • 10. Christchurch

Top 10 Places to Visit in New Zealand

Some must-visit places in New Zealand are: 

1. Bay of Islands

Bay of Islands

Bay of Islands is having yachts and sailing boats. This abundant nature’s beauty with forests and islands is best to explore. Rich marine life with dolphins, whales, big marlin, and penguins calls it perfect water activities and a popular fishing spot. In together, the spot is an ideal tourist destination in New Zealand with nature’s beauty found everywhere around. 

2. Milford Sound, New Zealand

Milford Sound

There are many interesting places to visit in New Zealand and one of them is Milford Sound. Rudyard Kipling named this nature’s paradise as the “eighth wonder of the world.” This place is amazingly beautiful with alluring wildlife, mesmerizing waterfalls, and an underwater observatory found over there.

Most locals and foreigners recognize this place for its beauty that encompasses earthy pleasures like magnificent Mitre Peak, lush rainforests, and cascading waterfalls. The epic scenery of the place is best experienced via boat or sightseeing cruise to see the wonders of the place or one can navigate the waters under steam or kayaking tour. 

3. Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland

It is one of the popular tourist spots in New Zealand. The adventures are unending over here. There are so many interesting things to explore over here like Auckland cultural places, Bungee Jumping, Variant Restaurants and Dine in places and the whole place is a hub of tourist eye gazer. The Sky Tower is one of the things in Auckland which one can’t give a miss.

It is renowned as the largest city found here.  The two prominent jewels harbor places are the Manukau Harbor and the Waitemata Harbor which is the crown of Auckland. The perfect spot for adventure lovers in the picturesque views of rainforests, wild hike trails, hidden coves, islands, mysterious volcanoes, unusual black and gold beaches makes it amazing for pictures and memories. 

4. Waiheke Island

Waiheke Island

Waiheke Island is close to Auckland which is known for wine lovers. There are a lot of vineyards found in this aesthetic place. Our pick is Waiheke island Wine Tours can be visited with the help of expert local guides who can make one check sample 14 different wines in three vineyards.

This aromatic place has amazing food and gorgeous views which will spellbind us with different essence and flavors. Waiheke Island has more things to do than just drink wine such as its vibrant art community, beaches, forests, and olive groves. One must book a culture tour, scenic flight, or go for a hiking trip to be amazed by the best in New Zealand.

5. Queenstown

Queenstown

Queenstown is the cultural capital of New Zealand. It ranks as the top tourist destination found all around the globe. The adventures found over here is Bungee jumping, white-water rafting, jet boating, rock climbing, paragliding, hiking, downhill skiing, mountain biking, and other endless adrenaline-fueled sports makes it the center of attraction.

One cannot miss exploring gold mining towns and landscapes of snow-clad peaks of renowned ranges. It is also home to the world’s highest cliff jump and world-famous skiing activities are found over here.

6. Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Waitomo Glowworm Caves

This place is filled with nature’s creature which is thousands of glowworms. They altogether cast a natural light that looks beautiful and the most unique place to go in New Zealand. One can take a ride on a boat through the caves to learn about the whole phenomenon behind it through history and science.

One of the unique adventures is black-water rafting is done over here. There are caves too like non-glowworm caves in Waitomo, Aranui Cave with age-old cave decorations. The beautiful spiral entrance and unique limestone formations are some attractions that one can enjoy in a walking tour rather than a water-based excursion.

7. Rotorua

Rotorua

Rotorua is a geothermal region in the world with a bit of dramatic topography. The dramatic locations in the Pacific Ring of Fire with steaming geysers, boiling mud pools, hissing thermal springs, and volcanic craters are much on a startling topography.

One can stroll around it or get soak in the mineral-rich water. Also, sky diving, luging, trekking, and mountain biking are some adventures found over here. Geothermal wonders and red lava lines mark the dominant features of this tourist attraction in New Zealand. 

8. Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley

Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley

The mention of the Te Whakarewarewa Geothermal Valley makes us witness the Maori arts at the Maori arts and crafts institute. There is the most popular ‘steam box’ meal prepared using ancient geothermal cooking techniques. Travelers experience the culture and heritage of locals with a special Maori welcome ceremony that includes traditional songs and dance performances. The center of attraction is the largest active geyser, Pohutu, and mud pools found over here in the southern hemisphere. 

9. The Franz Josef and Fox glaciers 

Franz Josef and Fox glaciers

It gives the surreal experience the natural beauty like this. The place has the world’s most accessible glacial rivers and best-frozen views with landscapes of ice caves and mountain peaks at the foot of the glacier. A walkover, or ride a helicopter would make one witness the close views of the amazing place. One shouldn’t miss out on the guided hikes to these glaciers which cast a memorable experience. 

10. Christchurch

Christchurch

It attracts most tourist attractions in New Zealand. Despite the earthquakes havocs, the places spring back to their normal beautiful self. The main attractions of the city include the iconic Botanic Gardens where one can enjoy the lovely walking tracks, conservatories, and horticulture displays with friends and families.

The garden has some of the oldest, tallest, and largest trees in New Zealand. One can go on the epic ride of Mt. Cavendish on the cable car and explore both the new and old Christchurch on the gondola. 

These above places win the hearts of every tourist spotted over here. These are the places to visit in New Zealand to have a memorable experience ever and leave a lingering thought of revisiting. 

Also, read the best dog-friendly beaches in Florida and the Best Places To Visit In India, 6 Best Places to Watch the Sunrise in Bali, and many more travel ideas and tips on Go Travel Mate.

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