New Zealand
Travel Guide
Popular cities in New Zealand
Auckland
Known for Dining, Shopping and Ports
Nature experiences abound in this city surrounded by harbors and rain forest. Go island hopping, dine out on the water or peer into the crater of a volcano.
Reasons to visit
- New Zealand Maritime Museum
- Sky Tower
- Auckland Ferry Terminal
Christchurch
Known for Gardens, Cafes and Business
Known for its green spaces, New Zealand’s “Garden City” also offers plenty of restaurants, bars, boutiques and outdoor adventure sports.
Reasons to visit
- Lyttelton Harbour
- Hagley Park
- Sumner Beach
Wellington
Known for Dining, Shopping and Ports
New Zealand’s capital city relishes the good life with its natural beauty, arts, culture and thriving movie industry.
Reasons to visit
- Te Papa
- TSB Bank Arena
- Cuba Street Mall
Rotorua
Known for Spas, Lakes and Family-friendly
Visitors flock to this geothermal site to enjoy its hot springs, mud pools, watersports and fascinating Maori culture.
Reasons to visit
- Skyline Rotorua
- Polynesian Spa
- Redwoods Whakarewarewa Forest
Dunedin
Known for Historical, Gardens and Museums
With heritage architecture, buzzing nightlife and a pristine coastline, New Zealand’s “Edinburgh of the South” is a seaside city for all seasons.
Reasons to visit
- The Octagon
- St. Clair Beach
- Larnach Castle
Queenstown
Known for Lakes, Mountains and Scenery
This alpine resort town in New Zealand’s South Island is an adventure-lover's paradise and the birthplace of bungee jumping and jet boating.
Reasons to visit
- Skyline Queenstown
- Queenstown Gardens
- Kiwi and Birdlife Park
Popular places to visit
Sky Tower
Enjoy fine dining in a rotating restaurant, dive off the tower on a cable-controlled jump or simply enjoy the views from New Zealand’s tallest tower.
Bay of Islands
Swim with dolphins, learn to sail or discover New Zealand’s fascinating history in one of the most beautiful areas in the country.
Milford Sound
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Milford Sound during your travels in Fiordland National Park. Discover the area's waterfalls and glaciers.
Regions in New Zealand
Waikato
From rolling green hills to underground caves, this region of New Zealand is so lush and lovely it has attracted the attention of Hollywood movie producers.
Northland
Head north from Auckland to discover countless perfect beaches, ancient kauri forests and the charming colonial villages of New Zealand’s “Winterless North.”
Canterbury
This gorgeous region encompasses the soaring Southern Alps and New Zealand’s highest peak, picturesque bays, sweeping coastlines, glacial lakes and fertile green plains.
