What are some of the tourist attractions in New zealand ?

Answer 1

Grab a drink and look through these sites

Lives in NZ for 30 years and my top few attractions are:



Auckland, The city of sails – The Sky Tower and Casino. - http://www.skycity.co.nz/skycity/index.cfm?5FB84201-50BA-1DC3-6503-2FD86214423F
And the Americans cup marina


Rotorua – Lord of the Rings - Hobbiton Movie Set and Farm Tours - http://www.rotoruanz.com/activities/activity_detail.asp?ID=519


Wellington – Te-Papa NZ Museum http://www.tepapa.govt.nz/Tepapa


Marlborough / Picton – The Sounds - http://www.destinationmarlborough.com/

Nelson – http://www.nelsonnz.com Abel Tasman National Park, http://www.doc.govt.nz/templates/PlaceProfile.aspx?id=38455 Golden sand beaches, Awaroa Lodge, http://www.awaroalodge.co.nz swim with the seals, http://www.sealswim.com

Christchurch, the gardern city - http://www.christchurchnz.net/visitchch

Franz Joseph Glacier - http://www.franzjosefglacier.com

Queenstown – Milford Sounds, http://www.fiordland.org.nz – Bungy jumping, AJ Hackett - http://www.ajhackett.co.nz

Wanaka – Lake Wanaka - http://www.lakewanaka.co.nz/index.cfm/Home


Have fun !
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Answer 2

The North Island has some good spots to check out.
Toupo, the Bay of Islands is nice you can swim with the dolphins, go for a cruise or jet boat ride. Go to the Waipou Forest they have the biggest kauri tree their, swim at Kai iwi Lakes it's so beautiful has 3 separate lakes to choose from whether you want a quiet time or company. Go horse riding along Bayleys Beach, is also the best surfing place, which is not far from a little town called Dargaville, which is the Kumara capital. It's also half an hours drive to Whangarei, you must go see the lion man.
If you like the city check out Auckland, there are heaps of things to do their, visit Sky city, shop till you drop, go to rainbows end, the zoo etc etc....

Answer 3

placed on the area, an wide efficient city parkland on surely one of Auckland's extinct volcanic hills, the Auckland Museum overlooks the city and the incredible Waitemata Harbour. it really is between the most visited points of interest in the city, housing a incredible decision of Maori and Pacific Island artifacts and cultural reflects. initially equipped as a international warfare I Memorial in 1929, the progression became committed to the memory of latest Zealand sufferers in both international warfare I and II. The 'New Zealand at warfare' exhibition has in view that been joined by wide reflects about the persons and the country, its cultures, artwork and organic historic previous. there's a baby's Discovery middle on the middle floor. for most, a spotlight of a visit to the museum, is the three circumstances each and daily Maori cultural performance of song and dance, providing an exciting perception into Maori mythology and historic previous.

Answer 4

Fullers Bay of Islands
Lake Taupo
Tamaki Maori Village
Milford Sound fiord
Mount Cook glacier landing

Answer 5

You can also see the AA website of things New Zealanders love about New Zealand (the 101 must dos for kiwis).
Its has a whole range of things we love to see and do.

Answer 6

best to explore is to drive...there are so many places you can go like :

1) Milford Cruise - 2hrs drive from Te Anau (Te Anau is a very nice lake..you should stay there when u r taking this cruise)
2) Fox Glacier - snowy mountain, a must see
3) Dunedin - the railway station
4) Lake Tekapo - besides the beautiful lake, go visit the Church of the Good Shepherd
5) Pancake Rock - layers of rocks like a pancake
6) Jade Factory

and much much more...drop me an email if u wanna know more...

Answer 7

Pretty much the whole country is a tourist attraction. More drop dead gorgeousness per square inch than anywhere else I have been