Top 10 things to do in New Zealand

Waiheke Island, North Island, New Zealand

1. From Auckland, jump aboard a ferry to Waiheke Island for beautiful beaches, forest and vineyards just 35 minutes away.

Kawarau Bridge bungee jump, Queenstown, New Zealand

2. Get your adrenaline fix by taking on the challenge of the original Kawarau Bridge bungee jump in Queenstown.

Enjoy one of the world's most spectacular train journeys

3. Soak up the stunning views on a day tour to Arthur’s Pass on the scenic Tranzalpine railway from Christchurch.

Visit Wellington - New Zealand's capital city

4. For Wellington’s best views, make for the lookout at the top of Mount Victoria.

Experience pure New Zealand at its finest with a visit to Fiordland

5. Head through Fiordland and discover the towering beauty of Milford Sound and Doubtful Sound.

New Zealand's glaciers are at their very best

6. Hike to see the stunning Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers on the rugged West Coast.

Keep your eyes open on your whale watching cruise

7. Go whale watching or dolphin swimming at Kaikoura, midway between Picton and Christchurch.

Discover the thermal landscape of Rotorua

8. Relax amongst the geysers, mud pools and thermal springs of Rotorua, where traditional Maori culture and rejuvenating natural spas are the highlights.

5 classic movie locations around the world

9. Explore the Lord of the Rings at the Hobbiton movie set near Hamilton or in Wellington, visit Weta workshop which produced special effects and props for the movie.

 

10. Hike the Tongariro Alpine Crossing – with turquoise pools, glowing lava flows and hissing craters this is surely the most spectacular day walk in New Zealand.