Quick Tourist Attractions

Rotorua Geothermal Area

A geothermal hotspot with geysers, hot springs, and Maori culture.

Bay of Plenty

One of the world’s best one-day hikes across volcanic terrain.

Tongariro Alpine Crossing

Tongariro National Park

Caves illuminated by thousands of glowworms.

Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Mount Cook National Park

National park home to New Zealand’s highest peak and stunning alpine scenery.

A massive glacier descending into temperate rainforest.

Franz Josef Glacier

West Coast

Another spectacular glacier accessible by guided tours.

Fox Glacier

West Coast

Beautiful turquoise lake with a famous church and stargazing.

Lake Tekapo

Subtropical region with over 140 islands and marine life.

Bay of Islands

Northland

Island known for vineyards, beaches, and art culture.

Waiheke Island

Auckland

Coastal town famous for whale watching and marine life.

Kaikoura

Adventure capital of New Zealand with skiing, bungee jumping, and more.

Queenstown

New Zealand’s national museum located in Wellington.

Te Papa Museum

Wellington

The tallest mountain in New Zealand, popular with climbers.

Aoraki / Mount Cook

Scenic peninsula with hot water beach and Cathedral Cove.

Coromandel Peninsula

New Zealand’s largest lake, formed by a volcanic eruption.

Lake Taupo

Fiordland National Park

UNESCO World Heritage site with fjords, mountains, and lakes.

A near-perfect volcanic cone and hiking destination.

Mount Taranaki

Taranaki

Famous natural rock arch and filming location.

Cathedral Cove

Seaside town famous for Art Deco architecture.

Napier Art Deco

Hawke's Bay

Remote fjord offering untouched natural beauty.

Doubtful Sound

Arthur’s Pass National Park

Alpine national park with hiking and wildlife.

Punakaiki Pancake Rocks

Limestone formations resembling stacked pancakes.

White Island (Whakaari)

Northernmost tip of New Zealand with a lighthouse.

Cape Reinga

Northland

A vast sandy beach stretching nearly 90 miles.

Ninety Mile Beach

Northland

Active volcanic island with dramatic landscapes.

Bay of Plenty

Charming French-influenced town near Christchurch.

Akaroa

Known for albatross colonies, seals, and penguins.

Otago Peninsula

Otago

New Zealand’s third-largest island, great for hiking and wildlife.

Stewart Island