New Zealand Vacation Destinations

Auckland is the gateway to New Zealand for those travelling from Canada and the USA. Auckland, New Zealand, offers visitors a wide range of attractions, activities, and sights, including Auckland Art Gallery, Sky Tower Auckland, Parnell Rose Garden, and the War Memorial Museum.

The city of Rotorua is located on the North Island of New Zealand. The Rotorua region is a destination for cultural and adventure seekers, with hot springs, geothermal activity, and Maori culture to explore.

The city of Christchurch is located on the east coast of the South Island. It is famous for its lifestyle, the natural beauty of its environment, and its proximity to mountains and beaches. The city offers a variety of tourist attractions.

Dunedin is most well known for its Scottish heritage, dramatic natural sights, and high student population while the Catlins are a great place to get off the beaten path and experience rural New Zealand at its most beautiful.

The Nelson and Abel Tasman National Park's are located on the northern tip of the South Island, New Zealand. Nelson and Abel Tasman National Park offers recreational activities for visitors to enjoy. These include walking, picnicking, swimming in lakes, fishing, boating or kayaking in waterways, horse riding, or cycling.

Beautiful Queenstown is located in the Southern Alps of New Zealand. The region is known for its stunning scenery with snow-capped mountains, pristine lakes, rivers, towering trees before reaching the coast, where the water sparkles like jewels against a backdrop of green hillsides. The region also boasts some great wineries.

The West Coast on the South Island of New Zealand is one of the most picturesque regions and a must-see destination on your travel bucket list. Come to the West Coast - South Island if you want to experience off the beaten path, a gorgeous self-drive adventure, and see glaciers descending through a rainforest.

The Marlborough region is located in the northeast of New Zealand, on the top of the South Island. The Marlborough wine region is well known for its Sauvignon Blanc. One of the best ways to explore the Marlborough region is by a small group or private tour. Many different wineries around the Marlborough region offer wine tasting tours to visitors. These tours include visits to vineyards, wineries, and tasting rooms. Tourists can learn about how wine is made through interactive exhibits or workshops on viticulture or grape growing.

The Coromandel region is located southeast of Auckland on New Zealand’s North Island. The Coromandel is a popular holiday destination for both locals and international tourists. The region is a stunning mix of raw and rugged coastline, lush forests, and vast expanses of untouched beaches. Visiting The Hot Water Beach around low tide and seeing the Cathedral Cove is a must-do!

Wanaka New Zealand is located in the Southern Alps, about four hours from Franz Josef Glacier and just over an hour from Queenstown. Like its more famous neighbor, Queenstown, Wanaka is home to a vast sparkling lake, snow-capped mountains, river valleys, alpine meadows, and dense forests. However, Wanaka is more low-key than Queenstown, with fewer tourists and more peaceful for those travelers who need some downtime. So for those who want an alpine adventure but don’t like the crowds, Wanaka is a great option.