New Zealand
414 places in New Zealand, sorted into the categories that matter when you are planning: what each place is, when it is worth going, how long to allow and how to reach it.
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RegionAustralia and New Zealand
CapitalWellington
Places written414
Categories covered5 of 5
Plugs and voltage
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CurrencyNew Zealand dollar (NZD)
LanguagesEnglish, Maori
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Plugs and voltage: Wikipedia, «Mains electricity by country» (after the IEC World Plugs list), read 15 October 2026.
Nature & outdoors (178) Landmarks & history (89) Museums & culture (67) Attractions & fun (42) Food & drink (38)
UNESCO heritage World Heritage Sites and living traditions on the UNESCO lists
UNESCO · World Heritage 
Aoraki / Mount Cook
UNESCO · World Heritage 
Doubtful Sound
UNESCO · World Heritage 
Lake Matheson
UNESCO · World Heritage 
Milford Sound
UNESCO · World Heritage
Mount Aspiring National Park
UNESCO · World Heritage 
Mount Ruapehu
UNESCO · World Heritage 
The Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers
UNESCO · World Heritage 
The Tongariro Alpine Crossing
Nature & outdoors Waterfalls, lakes, canyons, national parks, beaches, caves and the trails that reach them.
Open the full Nature & outdoors page national park 
Abel Tasman National Park
mountain
Aoraki / Mount Cook
rapids
Aratiatia Rapids
national park 
Arthur's Pass National Park
tidal inlet
Awaroa Inlet
peninsula
Banks Peninsula
walking track
Ben Lomond Track
beach
Bethells Beach Te Henga
lake
Blue Lake Tikitapu
river pools
Blue Pools Makarora
springs
Blue Spring Putaruru
waterfall
Bridal Veil Falls Waireinga
sea arch
Cape Brett Hole in the Rock
coastal walk
Cape Foulwind
viewpoint 
Cape Kidnappers Gannet Colony
viewpoint 
Cape Reinga
rock formation
Castle Hill Kura Tawhiti
sea cave
Cathedral Caves
cave
Cave Stream
badlands
Clay Cliffs Omarama
rock pool
Cleopatras Pool
geothermal field
Craters of the Moon
fossil forest
Curio Bay
island
D'Urville Island
waterfall
Dawson Falls
waterfall
Devils Punchbowl Falls
viewpoint
Doubtful Sound
fiord
Dusky Sound
arboretum
Eastwoodhill Arboretum
rock formation
Elephant Rocks
beach 
Farewell Spit
tidal channel
French Pass
beach
Gemstone Beach
marine reserve
Goat Island Marine Reserve
bay
Golden Bay
island
Great Barrier Island
cave shaft
Harwoods Hole
great walk
Heaphy Track
reserve
Hinewai Reserve
gorge
Hokitika Gorge
walking track
Hollyford Track
walking track
Hooker Valley Track
waterfall 
Huka Falls
great walk
Hump Ridge Track
waterfall
Hunua Falls
national park
Kahurangi National Park
viewpoint 
Kaikōura
beach
Kaiteriteri Beach
island sanctuary
Kapiti Island
beach
Karekare Beach
harbour
Kawhia Harbour
great walk
Kepler Track
hot stream
Kerosene Creek
lake
Lake Brunner
lake
Lake Hawea
lake
Lake Hayes
lake
Lake Kaniere
lake
Lake Manapouri
lake
Lake Mapourika
alpine lake
Lake Marian
lake
Lake Matheson
lake
Lake Pukaki
lake
Lake Rotopounamu
lake 
Lake Taupo
lake
Lake Te Anau
lake 
Lake Tekapo
lake
Lake Waikaremoana
lake 
Lake Wānaka
mountain pass
Lindis Pass
coastal walk
Makara Walkway
limestone arch
Mangapohue Natural Bridge
coastal walk
Mangawhai Cliff Walk
waterfall
Marokopa Falls
beach
Mason Bay
beach
Matapouri Bay
island reserve
Matiu Somes Island
waterfall
McLean Falls
viewpoint
Milford Sound
great walk
Milford Track
wetland
Miranda Shorebird Coast
lake
Mirror Lakes
beach 
Moeraki Boulders
high country station
Molesworth Station
national park
Mount Aspiring National Park
volcanic cone
Mount Eden Maungawhau
mountain
Mount Hikurangi
peak
Mount Manaia
volcanic cone
Mount Maunganui Mauao
volcano
Mount Ngauruhoe
forest park
Mount Pirongia
mountain
Mount Ruapehu
hill
Mount Sunday
mountain 
Mount Taranaki
bird colony
Muriwai Gannet Colony
national park 
Nelson Lakes National Park
beach
New Chums Beach
beach
Ninety Mile Beach
viewpoint 
Nugget Point
seal colony
Ohau Point Seal Colony
beach
Ohope Beach
wetland
Okarito Lagoon
waterfall
Okere Falls
limestone arch
Oparara Arches
beach
Opito Bay
geothermal terraces
Orakei Korako
beach
Oreti Beach
ecosanctuary
Orokonui Ecosanctuary
beach 
Otago Peninsula
botanical garden
Otari Wiltons Bush
coastal walk
Paekakariki Escarpment Track
great walk
Paparoa Track
forest park
Peel Forest
river
Pelorus River
beach
Piha Beach
marine reserve
Poor Knights Islands
alpine tarns
Pouakai Tarns
wildlife centre
Pukaha Mount Bruce
garden
Pukeiti Gardens
forest
Puketi Forest
viewpoint 
Punakaiki Pancake Rocks
waterfall
Purakaunui Falls
forest park
Pureora Forest Park
badlands
Putangirua Pinnacles
walking track
Queen Charlotte Track
waterfall
Rainbow Falls Kerikeri
gorge
Rakaia Gorge
national park 
Rakiura National Park
volcanic island
Rangitoto Island
coastal walk
Red Rocks Seal Colony
walking track
Rob Roy Glacier Track
hot spring 
Rotorua
great walk
Routeburn Track
walking track
Roys Peak Track
cave
Ruakuri Cave
ecosanctuary
Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari
beach
Sandfly Bay
waterfall
Shine Falls
coastal wetland
Ship Creek
headland
Slope Point
rock formation
Split Apple Rock
bird colony
Taiaroa Head Albatross Colony
crater lake
Tama Lakes
tree
Tane Mahuta
forest park
Tararua Forest Park
waterfall
Tarawera Falls
glacier
Tasman Glacier
regional park
Tawharanui Regional Park
peak
Te Mata Peak
springs
Te Waikoropupu Springs
island 
The Bay of Islands
beach 
The Coromandel Peninsula
viewpoint
The Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers
trail 
The Pinnacles and Kauaeranga Valley
mountain range
The Remarkables
trail
The Tongariro Alpine Crossing
cave 
The Waitomo Glowworm Caves
sea stacks
Three Sisters and Elephant Rock
island sanctuary
Tiritiri Matangi Island
coastal walk
Truman Track
coastal walk
Tunnel Beach
island sanctuary
Ulva Island
island
Urupukapuka Island
geothermal valley
Waimangu Volcanic Valley
forest 
Waipoua Forest
cave
Waipu Caves
waterfall
Wairere Falls
forest ranges
Waitakere Ranges
hot spring
Welcome Flat Hot Pools
botanical garden
Wellington Botanic Garden
forest
Whakarewarewa Redwood Forest
beach
Whangamata Beach
national park
Whanganui National Park
waterfall
Whangarei Falls
harbour
Whangaroa Harbour
beach
Wharariki Beach
beach
Whatipu Beach
forest park
Whirinaki Forest
forest 
Zealandia Ecosanctuary
Landmarks & history Castles, ruins, old towns, monuments and the places where the history actually happened.
Open the full Landmarks & history page old town 
Akaroa
old town 
Arrowtown
bridge 
Auckland Harbour Bridge
street
Baldwin Street
ruins 
Bannockburn Sluicings
bridge
Bridge to Nowhere
town
Bulls
archaeological site
Buried Village Te Wairoa
town
Cambridge
lighthouse 
Cape Palliser Lighthouse
hotel
Cardrona Hotel
lighthouse
Castlepoint Lighthouse
monument
Centre of New Zealand Nelson
monument 
Christchurch Arts Centre
church
Church of the Good Shepherd
village
Clyde
heritage precinct
Cromwell Heritage Precinct
mountain road
Crown Range Road
ruins 
Denniston Incline
suburb
Devonport
monument 
Dunedin Railway Station
elevator
Durie Hill Elevator
lighthouse
East Cape Lighthouse
ship
Edwin Fox
church
First Church of Otago
scenic route
Forgotten World Highway
village
Glenorchy
town
Gore
garden
Government Gardens Rotorua
town
Greytown
public building
Hundertwasser Toilets Kawakawa
settlement
Jackson Bay
ruins 
Karangahake Gorge
town
Katikati Mural Town
lighthouse
Katiki Point Lighthouse
bridge 
Kawarau Suspension Bridge
historic house
Kawau Island Mansion House
monument 
Kerikeri Mission Station
castle 
Larnach Castle
town
Lawrence
ghost town
Macetown
waterfront
Mangonui Waterfront
mine
Martha Mine Waihi
archaeological site 
Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill
observatory
Mount John Observatory
viewpoint
Mount Victoria Lookout Wellington
old town 
Napier
village
Naseby
street
New Regent Street
old town 
Oamaru Victorian Precinct
village
Oban Stewart Island
monument 
Old Government Buildings
church 
Old St Paul's
historic house
Olveston
village
Ophir
village
Opononi and Omapere
beach
Oriental Bay
archaeological site 
Otatara Pa
viewpoint
Otira Viaduct Lookout
monument
Paeroa L and P Bottle
lighthouse
Pencarrow Lighthouse
town
Picton
port town
Port Chalmers
village
Puhoi
old town 
Queenstown
town
Ranfurly
church 
Rangiatea Church
church
Raukokore Church
village
Rawene
town
Reefton
historic house
Riccarton House and Deans Bush
town
Riverton
old town 
Russell (Kororareka)
building
Sign of the Takahe
tower
Sky Tower
street
South Street Nelson
village
St Bathans
church 
St Faith's Church, Ohinemutu
signpost
Stirling Point Bluff
spa town
Te Aroha
bridge
Te Rewa Rewa Bridge
scenic route
The 309 Road
town
Tirau
wharf
Tolaga Bay Wharf
cathedral
Transitional Cathedral
university building
University of Otago Clocktower
lighthouse 
Waipapa Point Lighthouse
archaeological site 
Waitaki Valley Rock Art
village
Whangamomona
Museums & culture Museums, galleries, open-air heritage sites and the collections worth planning a day around.
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A and P Shows
festival
Alexandra Blossom Festival
observatory 
Aoraki Mackenzie Dark Sky Reserve
gallery 
Auckland Art Gallery
museum 
Auckland Museum
tradition
Backcountry Hut Culture
festival
Bread and Circus Festival
sculpture trail
Brick Bay Sculpture Trail
tradition
Campervan Road Trips
gallery 
Christchurch Art Gallery
street art
Christchurch Street Art
gallery
City Gallery Wellington
museum
Claphams Clocks
street
Cuba Street
museum
Dowse Art Museum
garden
Dunedin Chinese Garden
music scene
Dunedin Sound Music Heritage
street art
Dunedin Street Art Trail
gallery
Eastern Southland Gallery
cinema
Embassy Theatre
sculpture park
Gibbs Farm
tradition 
Haka and Kapa Haka
tradition 
Harakeke Weaving
open-air museum
Howick Historical Village
gallery
Hundertwasser Art Centre
theatre
Isaac Theatre Royal
street
Karangahape Road
writer's house
Katherine Mansfield House
museum
Kauri Museum Matakohe
tradition
Kiwi Bach Culture
gallery
Len Lye Centre
port town
Lyttelton
cultural centre
Manea Footprints of Kupe
tradition 
Maori Culture
tradition
Marae Stay Experiences
festival 
Matariki
rock carving
Mine Bay Maori Rock Carvings
island
Mokoia Island
museum
MTG Hawkes Bay
museum
New Zealand Maritime Museum
town
Otorohanga Kiwiana Town
festival
Pasifika Festival
tradition
Pohutukawa Christmas Tradition
mission building
Pompallier Mission
museum
Puke Ariki
church
Putiki Church
town
Raglan
festival
Rhythm and Vines
tradition 
Rugby Culture
gallery
Sarjeant Gallery
tradition 
Surf Culture
gallery
Suter Art Gallery
tradition 
Ta Moko
town
Taihape Gumboot Capital
cultural experience
Tamaki Maori Village
cultural institute
Te Puia
mission house
Te Waimate Mission
museum
Thames School of Mines
museum
Toitu Otago Settlers Museum
heritage town
Waipu Scottish Heritage
historic site
Waitangi Treaty Grounds
sport
Waka Ama Outrigger Racing
museum 
Wellington and Te Papa
tradition 
Whakairo Carving
village
Whakarewarewa Living Village
festival
WOMAD New Plymouth
show
World of WearableArt
Attractions & fun Theme parks, zoos, aquariums, towers and the built attractions families actually queue for.
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Agrodome
workshop
Barrytown Knifemaking
museum
Bill Richardson Transport World
caving
Black Water Rafting Waitomo
swingbridge
Buller Gorge Swingbridge
ski area
Cardrona Alpine Resort
botanical garden 
Christchurch Botanic Gardens
heritage tram
Christchurch Tramway
railway
Driving Creek Railway
heritage site
Gumdiggers Park
garden
Hamilton Gardens
thermal resort village
Hanmer Springs
geothermal park
Hells Gate Mud Spa
theme park 
Hobbiton
visitor centre
International Antarctic Centre
regional park
Kaitoke Regional Park
aquarium
Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life Aquarium
gallery
Lost Gypsy Gallery
hot spring
Morere Hot Springs
museum
MOTAT
ski area
Mount Hutt
wildlife viewing
Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
backcountry trail
Old Ghost Road
cycle trail
Otago Central Rail Trail
hot spring
Polynesian Spa
botanical garden 
Pukekura Park
illusion attraction
Puzzling World
theme park
Rainbow's End
natural waterslide
Rere Rockslide
heritage village
Shantytown Heritage Park
jet boat
Shotover Jet
gondola and luge
Skyline Rotorua
museum
Steampunk HQ
observatory
Stonehenge Aotearoa
heritage railway
Taieri Gorge Railway
sand dunes
Te Paki Sand Dunes
railway
TranzAlpine Train
steamship
TSS Earnslaw
cable car 
Wellington Cable Car
film studio
Weta Workshop
wildlife reserve
Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
adventure activity
Zorb Rotorua
Food & drink Market halls, food streets and the dishes a country is genuinely known for - areas and traditions, not single venues.
Open the full Food & drink page festival
Beervana
dish 
Bluff Oysters
winery region 
Central Otago Wine Region
growing region
Cromwell Stone Fruit Orchards
growing region
Dargaville Kumara Country
food street 
Dominion Road, Auckland
seasonal produce
Feijoa Season
dish
Fish and Chips Tradition
wine region
Gibbston Valley
wine region
Gisborne Wine Region
dish
Hangi, the Earth Oven
winery region 
Hawke's Bay Wine Region
dish
Hokey Pokey Ice Cream
dish 
Kaikoura Crayfish
wine region
Kumeu Wine Country
dish 
Manuka Honey
food precinct
Mapua Wharf
dish
Marlborough Greenshell Mussels
winery region 
Marlborough Wine Region
winery region 
Martinborough and Wairarapa Wine
market
Matakana Farmers Market
brewery trail
Nelson Craft Beer Trail
market
Nelson Saturday Market
dish
New Zealand Meat Pie
market
Otara Market
dish
Paua Fritters
dish
Pavlova
dish
Rewena Bread
market 
Riverside Market, Christchurch
dish
Southland Cheese Rolls
brewery
Speight's Brewery
growing region
Te Puke Kiwifruit Country
wine region
Waiheke Island Vineyards
wine region
Waipara Valley Wine Region
wine region
Waitaki Valley Wine Region
coffee culture 
Wellington Coffee Culture
dish
Whitebait Fritters
cheesery
Whitestone Cheese
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