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new zealand attractions

If you are considering a vacation in New Zealand, naturally you'll want to experience the very best the country has to offer. So have a look at these "must see & do" attractions to help plan your New Zealand holiday experience.

adventure
New Zealand one of the best adventure tourism destinations in the world. There are so many adrenalin pumping activities for you to get a buzz from such as bungy jumping and jetboating. Adventure attractions will make your New Zealand holiday come alive.

arts & culture
Discover unique Maori tourism experiences and the sacred traditions, arts and legends that bring alive the rich heritage of this unique ancient culture. Also, each city throughout New Zealand has a major museum and many towns have there own local museums. New Zealand's museums look back on both Maori and European cultural heritage.

food & wine
Relax in one of the many cafés around or dine out at one of the numerous and excellent restaurants scattered about New Zealand. New Zealand's climate is ideal for growing vegetables and fruit, and its wine has achieved great success in recent times winning many international awards. Most vineyards have restaurants and/or attractive gardens for picnics and barbecues.

natural new zealand
Experience the magnificent views and natural wilderness of New Zealands spectacular collection of boiling hot pools, mud pools, hot water lakes, formations of sulphur crystals or visit a dormant volcano. A journey to the summit of Mt Tarawera is valued as a once in a lifetime experience. The remote and sacred terrain provides a refreshing tranquility with majestic views

sports & recreation
New Zealand has it all. Recognised internationally as a top skiing destination New Zealand has so much to offer, from beginners to advanced. It is also one of the world's most sought after golf locations, with more than 400 crowd-free golf courses. And if you want fishing, head inland where you'll experience crystal clear rivers and lakes teaming with trophy sized browns and rainbows.

wildlife encounters
New Zealand has an abundance of native wildlife. We are one of the few countries in the world where you can be up close to a whale, swim with dolphins and view the gracefulness of the Southern Royal Albatross, all in the same day.