5. DUNEDIN
OTAGO PENINSULA
A must-see is Otago Peninsula, located on the
southern edge of Dunedin's harbour. The area is
part of the crater wall from a large extinct volcano
which is filled with fascinating wildlife, including
fur and lion seals and the only mainland albatross
colony in the Southern Hemisphere. There are
several walking tracks which open up to cliff
lookouts, beaches and penguin nesting areas.
4. CHRISTCHURCH
CHRISTCHURCH BOTANIC GARDENS
Founded in 1863, Christchurch's
Botanic Gardens are a place of
ever-changing beauty of flora
and fauna. Discover ten different
gardens from thriving fragrant
flowers to complex displays of
cacti and tropical orchids.
2. ROTORUA
GEOTHERMAL SPRINGS
The natural phenomena of
bubbling hotsprings,
mudpools and geysers are
simply fascinating at Te Puia
Thermal Reserve. Located
within the historic Te
Whakarewarewa Valley, take
a guided tour with a Māori
guide who will bring cultural
and conservation narratives
to life, sharing stories handed
down through generations.
1. AUCKLAND
WAIHEKE ISLAND
A visit to Auckland must include Waiheke
Island. With rich farmland, forests,
beaches, vineyards and olive groves, this
pristine island is full of inspiration for
nature lovers. It's the perfect place to
grow high quality wines including
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and more
recently Chardonnay. Of course,
you are welcome to sample some
of the island's best while you visit!
3. NAPIER
ART DECO ARCHITECTURE
The Napier of today is a city
rebuilt after a devastating
earthquake in 1931, yet it retains
a unique concentration of one of
the world's most spectacular
collections of art-deco buildings,
with amazingly intact 1930s
facades and streetscapes.
Oenophiles will also love that
Napier is located within the
Hawke's Bay region. While bird
watchers will want to visit Cape
Kidnappers, where they will be
able to observe a gannet colony.
Top 5 places to visit in
NEW ZEALAND
From breathtaking scenery, awe-inspiring nature to mouth watering food and
wine there's no place quite like New Zealand. We've picked our top places to
see between the North and South islands
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