Things to do & places to visit in New Zealand

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Top things to do

• Bodies of Water
• Wineries & Vineyards
• Hiking Trails
• Waterfalls
• Speciality Museums
• Gardens
• Beaches
• Historic Sites
• Geologic Formations
• Points of Interest & Landmarks
• Parks
• Nature & Wildlife Areas

Top destinations in New Zealand 4

• #1. North Island
• #2. South Island
• #3. Chatham Islands
• #4. Quarry Hills

Most reviewed places to visit 50

1. 4.5 Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa (14.2k reviews) from $9.71 North Island
   - Quick Museum Visit
   Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Speciality Museums
   
   
2. 4.5 Skyline Queenstown (13.1k reviews) South Island
   - If you visit Queenstown, don’t miss it out!
   Spent More than 3 hours Game & Entertainment Centers
   
   
3. 4.5 Sky Tower (11.5k reviews) from $25.24 North Island
   - Great way to see beautiful Auckland!
   Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 7:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Observation Decks & Towers
   
   
4. 4.5 Hobbiton Movie Set (10.2k reviews) North Island
   - A must do for diehard Hobbit’s
   Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks
   
   
5. 4.5 Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland (8.684 reviews) North Island
   - Geological wonder you cannot miss!
   Wednesday: Spent 2-3 hours Hot Springs & Geysers
   
   
6. 5.0 Rotorua Canopy Tours (7.234 reviews) North Island
   - A Soaring Success!
   Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Adrenaline & Extreme Tours • Zipline & Aerial Adventure Parks • Nature & Wildlife Tours
   
   
7. 4.5 Christchurch Botanic Gardens (6.757 reviews) South Island
   - A nice place to spend a an hour or two relaxing
   Spent 2-3 hours Parks • Gardens
   
   
8. 4.5 Auckland Museum (6.698 reviews) from $17.67 North Island
   - Must visit!
   Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Military Museums • Speciality Museums • History Museums
   
   
9. 4.5 Wellington Cable Car (6.573 reviews) North Island
   - Historic ride with exceptional views!
   Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 8:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Trams • Lookouts
   
   
10. 4.5 Huka Falls tracks (6.331 reviews) North Island
    - Spectacular views
    Spent < 1 hour Hiking Trails • Waterfalls
    
    
11. 4.5 Te Puia (5.788 reviews) North Island
    - Excellent
    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Hot Springs & Geysers
    
    
12. 4.5 Milford Sound (5.765 reviews) South Island
    - MILFORD SOUND FIORDLAND EXTRAORDINAIRE
    Spent More than 3 hours Bodies of Water
    
    
13. 4.0 Waitomo Glowworm Caves (5.580 reviews) North Island
    - A good attraction
    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Caverns & Caves
    
    
14. 4.5 Redwoods, Whakarewarewa Forest (5.203 reviews) North Island
    - Awesome treetop walk at night!
    Spent 1-2 hours Forests
    
    
15. 4.5 Waitangi Treaty Grounds (5.196 reviews) from $37.86 North Island
    - A must do for all New Zealanders
    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites • Gardens
    
    
16. 4.0 Interislander (4.418 reviews) North Island
    - Ideal crossing of the Cook Straight
    Spent More than 3 hours Ferries
    
    
17. 4.5 Mount Eden (3.921 reviews) North Island
    - 360 degree views
    Volcanos
    
    
18. 4.5 Wellington Botanic Garden (3.660 reviews) North Island
    - The plants seem to be saying "thank you for being here". It's a testimony to the care that the garden staff takes.
    Gardens
    
    
19. 4.5 Franz Josef Glacier (3.607 reviews) South Island
    - Awesome experience, not to be missed!
    Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Hiking Trails • Geologic Formations
    
    
20. 4.5 Auckland Zoo (3.558 reviews) North Island
    - Best day ever !!! We will be back !
    Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM Spent More than 3 hours Zoos
    
    
21. 5.0 Hamilton Gardens (3.513 reviews) North Island
    - Definitely worth a visit if you’re in Hamilton.
    Spent 2-3 hours Parks • Gardens
    
    
22. 4.5 Viaduct Harbour (3.431 reviews) North Island
    - Auckland Old and New- Parnel or harbour!
    Marinas • Points of Interest & Landmarks
    
    
23. 4.5 Dunedin Railway Station (3.404 reviews) South Island
    - Impressive railway station
    Public Transportation Systems
    
    
24. 4.5 Queenstown Gardens (3.393 reviews) South Island
    - disc golf!
    Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent 2-3 hours Gardens
    
    
25. 4.0 SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium (3.039 reviews) North Island
    - One of the best you’ll see
    Wednesday: Spent 1-2 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Aquariums
    
    
26. 4.5 Mount Victoria (3.026 reviews) North Island
    - Fabulous spot for an overview of Wellington
    Lookouts
    
    
27. 4.5 Larnach Castle & Gardens (2.966 reviews) from $24.61 South Island
    - A must stay in Dunedin
    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites • Castles
    
    
28. 4.5 Kiwi Park (2.892 reviews) from $32.81 South Island
    - Kiwi experience
    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Spent 2-3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas
    
    
29. 4.5 ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary (2.808 reviews) North Island
    - See living dinosaurs and rare birds
    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas
    
    
30. 4.5 International Antarctic Centre (2.802 reviews) South Island
    - International Antarctic Centre, Christchurch NZ
    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums
    
    
31. 4.5 Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village (2.798 reviews) North Island
    - A great insight into Maori culture
    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Hot Springs & Geysers
    
    
32. 4.5 Canterbury Museum (2.793 reviews) South Island
    - Canterbury Museum
    Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours History Museums
    
    
33. 5.0 Mount Maunganui Summit Track (2.740 reviews) North Island
    - Beautiful hike!
    Hiking Trails
    
    
34. 4.5 Lake Tekapo (2.663 reviews) from $25.89 South Island
    - Lake and Stars
    Bodies of Water
    
    
35. 4.5 Te Anau Glowworm Caves (2.532 reviews) South Island
    - Must do in Te Anau
    Spent 2-3 hours Bodies of Water • Caverns & Caves
    
    
36. 4.5 The Legendary Black Water Rafting Co. (2.486 reviews) North Island
    - Stellar experience with a stellar crew and stellar cave
    Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 9:00 PM River Rafting & Tubing • Adrenaline & Extreme Tours
    
    
37. 4.5 Cathedral Cove Walk (2.420 reviews) North Island
    - Day Trip
    Hiking Trails
    
    
38. 4.5 Pancake Rocks and Blowholes Walk (2.412 reviews) South Island
    - One of the most impressive sights of the South Island
    Spent < 1 hour Hiking Trails • Geologic Formations
    
    
39. 5.0 Doubtful Sound (2.340 reviews) South Island
    - Amazing 2 Night Cruise of Doubtful Sound with Real Journeys
    Bodies of Water • Nature & Wildlife Areas
    
    
40. 5.0 Lake Wanaka (2.312 reviews) South Island
    - Great in summer or winter
    Spent More than 3 hours Bodies of Water
    
    
41. 4.5 Cardboard Cathedral (2.264 reviews) South Island
    - Innovative design
    Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
42. 4.0 Cuba Street (2.235 reviews) North Island
    - Popular and colourful street mall in CBD
    Neighborhoods
    
    
43. 4.5 Christchurch Gondola (2.229 reviews) from $22.09 South Island
    - Great Views, Enjoyable Ride
    Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Trams • Observation Decks & Towers
    
    
44. 4.5 Rangitoto Island (2.210 reviews) North Island
    - Great day out in Auckland
    Islands • Volcanos
    
    
45. 5.0 Tongariro Alpine Crossing (2.196 reviews) North Island
    - Highlight of New Zealand
    Spent More than 3 hours Hiking Trails
    
    
46. 4.0 Rainbow Springs Nature Park (2.185 reviews) North Island
    - Hatchery Tour well worth it!
    Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice Spent More than 3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas
    
    
47. 4.5 The Royal Albatross Centre (2.138 reviews) South Island
    - Excellent visit duo tour
    Wednesday: 10:15 AM - 4:30 PM Spent 2-3 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks • Nature & Wildlife Areas
    
    
48. 4.5 The Church of the Good Shepherd (2.107 reviews) South Island
    - An Awesome Place to Worship the God of your own understanding.
    Spent < 1 hour Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
49. 5.0 Toitū Otago Settlers Museum (2.083 reviews) South Island
    - Modern, informative with everything there
    Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums
    
    
50. 4.5 Otago Peninsula (2.073 reviews) South Island
    - Stunning peninsula
    Wednesday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Geologic Formations
    
    

More Things to do in New Zealand

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• Gardens (27)
• Beaches (26)
• Speciality Museums (26)
• Bodies of Water (25)
• Parks (22)
• Historic Sites (22)
• Waterfalls (20)
• Geologic Formations (18)
• History Museums (15)
• Lookouts (14)
• Scenic Walking Areas (14)
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