New Zealand

Get ready for mammoth national parks, dynamic Māori culture and world-class surfing and skiing. New Zealand can be mellow or action-packed, but it's always epic.

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One Tree Hill
Auckland
Maungakiekie was the largest and most spiritually significant Māori pā (fortified village) prior to British arrival. At the top of this volcanic cone (at…
Cape Reinga
The Far North
This dramatic headland is where the waters of the Tasman Sea and Pacific Ocean meet, swirling and breaking together into waves up to 10m high in stormy…
Huka Falls
Taupo
The Waikato, New Zealand’s longest river, squeezes through a narrow chasm at Huka Falls, making the dramatic 11m drop into a surging crystal-blue…
Pancake Rocks
The Great Coast Road
Punakaiki's claim to fame is Dolomite Point, where a layering-weathering process called stylobedding has carved the limestone into what looks like piles…
Slope Point
Fiordland & Southland
South Island’s true southerly point lies not in Bluff, as many mistakenly believe, but at the end of a 20-minute trudge through a windswept cliff-side…
Waitangi Treaty Grounds
Bay of Islands
Occupying a headland draped in lawns and bush, this is NZ's most significant historic site. Here, on 6 February 1840, after much discussion, the first 43…
Te Matua Ngahere
Bay of Islands & Northland
From the Kauri Walks car park, a 20-minute walk leads past the Four Sisters, a graceful stand of four tall trees fused together at the base, to Te Matua…
Tāne Mahuta
Bay of Islands & Northland
Near the north end of the park, not far from the road, stands mighty Tāne Mahuta, named for the Māori forest god. At 51.5m, with a 13.8m girth and wood…

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Best Things to Do

Experience the very best of New Zealand with this guide to the top things to do.

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Transportation

Whether you want to explore the cities or escape into nature, here are some of the best ways to get around New Zealand.

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Visa Requirements

Before you book your flight to New Zealand, here are the things you need to know about entering the country.

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Traveling with Kids

With beautiful scenery and world-class cities, New Zealand makes for a great place to travel with kids. Here are our top picks.

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Best Road Trips

The best way to experience New Zealand is by car or campervan at your own pace, stopping for stunning walks, cycling, wild swimming or wildlife spotting.

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