1. Walk through the sky in Auckland: Sky Tower
Auckland is the largest and most populous city in New Zealand. There will be entertainment for every taste: city parks, restaurants, bungee jumping and other extreme fun, theaters and museums, street cafes – in short, everything that the metropolis has to offer.
The 328-meter-high tower with an observation deck and restaurants is an icon of Auckland. It is the tallest building not only in New Zealand, but also in the entire Southern Hemisphere. The TV tower offers not only dinner in a restaurant with a magnificent view of the city, but also a very unusual entertainment – to test your endurance and walk along the edge of this tower from the outside.
2. Visit the most beautiful waterfalls of the Waikato region
This is an ideal place for lovers of trekking and hiking in general. The region is really big, and if you are passing by car here, then it’s worth staying for a couple of days, as there are a lot of attractions. One of our favorite places in Waikato turned out to be two beautiful waterfalls: Bridal Veil Falls and Marokopa Marokopa Falls.
3. Hobbiton Village
Why, we’re in New Zealand, the land of hobbits and dwarves! Probably there is no person who knows the legendary movie “The Lord of the Rings” that it was filmed here. We even met some tourists who came to New Zealand specifically to see this village.
4. A real wonder of the world – glowing worms in Waitomo cave Waitomo
There are such unique Glowworms (glowing worms) that live in some caves in New Zealand and Australia. Just imagine, you are in a completely dark cave, and the whole ceiling is like a starry sky!
In one of these caves called Waitomo Glowworm Caves, you will be taken for a boat ride on the water with such an unusual view. This is the most famous cave, and the tour there is paid.
5. Get to know the Maori culture in Rotorua
The small town of Rotorua is surrounded by 11 lakes and is located right on the shore of the eponymous and largest of them. It is believed that it was here that the Maori culture began to emerge.
6. Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Park (Wai-O-Tapu)
Translated from the Maori language” this place is called “sacred waters” and is located in a zone of high geothermal activity. The park impresses with its unusual colors! Here the water is everywhere of such a color that it seems all this cannot be created by nature, but man must have intervened.
7. Swim on the beach with black volcanic sand
Usually, with the phrase “beautiful beach”, a picture of azure water, palm trees and white sand appears in my head. What if the sand is black?
So if you happen to be in New Zealand, then you have the opportunity to look at this beauty. There are many such beaches here, and one of the most beautiful areas in our opinion is in the area of the town of Whakatane.
8. Kerosene Creek – free spa right in the forest!
A hot stream flows right through the forest! Sitting in such water for a long time will not work either – it is really hot.
The stream is long, so there is enough room for everyone among the trees and shrubs. There are not many people here, and no one bothers anyone. In general, a truly amazing place to relax and unwind, especially after a long hike. Probably, if you are here at night, the atmosphere will be even more gorgeous!
9. Lake Taupo
Lake Taupo is located in the caldera of the volcano of the same name, and fascinates with its beauty. It is the largest lake in New Zealand and the largest source of fresh water in the South Pacific region.
Trekking, cycling, all kinds of water sports and of course fishing are popular in the area of Lake Taupo! You can rent a sailboat or just a kayak and enjoy the beauty of the lake yourself.
10. Tongariro National Park
Tongariro National Park is an important landmark of New Zealand, included in the World Heritage List, and the mountains have religious significance for the Maori people. There are both active and extinct volcanoes. The landscapes of the park are absolutely cosmic! The incredible combination of black and red craters of volcanoes, green lakes and blue sky will not leave anyone indifferent.