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The most visited in New Zealand

Lakes in Lake Tekapo

Lake Tekapo

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Cities in Queenstown

Queenstown

(9)

Fjords in Milford Sound

Milford Sound

(11)

Nature Reserves in Rotorua

Waitopu

(1)

Coves in Whitianga

Cathedral Cove

(8)

Natural Parks

Nature Reserves in Rotorua

Waitopu

(1)

Nature Reserves in Franz Josef

Franz Josef Glacier

(9)

Nature Reserves in Fox Glacier

Fox Glacier

(3)

Nature Reserves in Motueka

Abel Tasman National Park

(2)

Nature Reserves in Hamilton

Tongariro National Park

(3)

The Most Beautiful Lakes

Lakes in Lake Tekapo

Lake Tekapo

(6)

Lakes in Wanaka

Wanaka Lake

(2)

Lakes in Queenstown

Wakatipu Lake

(6)

Lakes in Taupo

Lake Taupo

(1)

Lakes in Franz Josef

Lake Matheson

(1)

The Most Beautiful Beaches

Beaches in Coromandel

Hot Water Beach

(2)

Beaches in Hampden

Moeraki Boulders

(3)

Beaches in Owaka

The Cathedrals

Beaches in Kaitaia

Beach 90 Miles Beach

Beaches in Hampden

Moeraki (Kaihinaki)

(1)

The Most Popular Museums

Museums in Wellington

Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa)

(2)

Museums in Auckland

Auckland Museum

(6)

Museums in Christchurch

Canterbury Museum

(1)

Museums in Auckland

Auckland Art Gallery Toi O Tamaki

(1)

Museums in Christchurch

Christchurch Art Gallery Te Puna O Waiwhetu

The Best Hiking

Hiking in Turangi

Tongariro Crossing

(6)

Hiking in Queenstown

Routeburn Track

Hiking in Queenstown

Dart River

Hiking in Queenstown

Caples Track

Hiking in Queenstown

Double Cone

(1)

The top 593 attractions in New Zealand

Lakes in Lake Tekapo

Lake Tekapo

(6)

I had the wonderful opportunity to enjoy Lake Tekapo for two weeks and I couldn't recommend it more. In summer, there's nothing be

Cities in Queenstown

Queenstown

(9)

This is the Adventure Capital of New Zealand, as it offers famous outdoor aerial activities like bungee jumping you get to by cabl

Fjords in Milford Sound

Milford Sound

(11)

You have to be very lucky to see this "wonder" on a sunny day, because ninety percent of the days in Milford Sound are cloudy or r

Nature Reserves in Rotorua

Waitopu

(1)

We went to Waiotapu, 25 km from Rotorua (NZ $ 23 / person, a 3 km, 2 hours). Here there is a gymkhana between demonic craters of v

Coves in Whitianga

Cathedral Cove

(8)

At this site, you can take a spectacular walk of about 40 minutes which will take you to the edge of the sea . Here, you will enjo

Nature Reserves in Franz Josef

Franz Josef Glacier

(9)

The most comprehensive information is at http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/Franz_Josef_Glacier. The glacier known as Franz Josef (or Ka

Nature Reserves in Fox Glacier

Fox Glacier

(3)

Fox Glacier, much like its brother Franz Josef Glacier, is one of the few in the world that is still growing. While on the way to

Nature Reserves in Motueka

Abel Tasman National Park

(2)

This park is a unique experience, definitely a destination that you should visit if you have the chance. There are white sandy bea

Lakes in Wanaka

Wanaka Lake

(2)

Wanaka is a small town 110 km from Queenstown and the lake of the same name is one of the loveliest and biggest in New Zealand. It

Nature Reserves in Hamilton

Tongariro National Park

(3)

Tongariro National Park is the oldest national park in New Zealand and it's the fourth oldest national park in the world. This nat

Hiking in Turangi

Tongariro Crossing

(6)

Tongariro Alpine Crossing is considered the best day hike in New Zealand. If the weather is good, you can see views of the three a

Spa in Rotorua

Whakarewarewa Thermal Village

(4)

Whakarewarewa is one of the most amazing little villages in New Zealand. Its name is derived from the language of the Maori, the a

Gardens in Christchurch

Christchurch Botanic Gardens

(2)

The Christchurch Botanic Gardens in New Zealand's South Island are a relaxing and interesting option for an afternoon. These garde

Cities in Christchurch

Christchurch

(2)

Christchurch is a city on New Zealand's South Island, in the province of Canterbury. It is the largest city in the South Island a

Beaches in Coromandel

Hot Water Beach

(2)

This beach is found on the Coromandel Pensinsula. It is a very nice beach which stands out because it is located on a geothermal a

Lakes in Queenstown

Wakatipu Lake

(6)

At over 80 kilometers long and covering a surface area of 291 km², Lake Wakatipu is the third largest lake in the area. It's an es

Museums in Wellington

Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa)

(2)

One of the best museums I've seen in my life, and also free entrance, with a fully interactive and multidisciplinary concept, from

Of Cultural Interest in Christchurch

TranzAlpine Train

(1)

The Tranzscenic is a train route that runs along the route from the town of Greymouth on the Pacific coast and Christchurch on the

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Activities in New Zealand

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From Te Anau: Milford Sound Coach, Cruise, and Walks

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From Queenstown: Milford Sound Premium Day Tour and Cruise

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$161.75

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Hobbiton Movie Set Tour with Shuttle from Auckland

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$83.79

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Rotorua: Tamaki Māori Village Cultural Experience

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Auckland: Hop-On Hop-Off Explorer Bus Ticket

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