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Attractions in New Zealand

Sights, markets, museums and nights out in New Zealand, with our top choices first and then the places readers open most.

132 places

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Sight · South IslandSlope Point

Te Anau Glowworm Caves

Landmark · South IslandTe Anau Glowworm Caves

Waikawa Museum and Information Centre

Landmark · South IslandWaikawa Museum and Information Centre

Sight · South IslandPegasus Bay

Orokonui Ecosanctuary

Zoo · South IslandOrokonui Ecosanctuary

Hanmer Springs Animal Park

Zoo · South IslandHanmer Springs Animal Park

Clay Cliffs

Landmark · South IslandClay Cliffs

Christchurch Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre

Sight · South IslandChristchurch Botanic Gardens Visitor Centre

The Bearded Mining Co. Ltd. Reeftown

Landmark · South IslandThe Bearded Mining Co. Ltd. Reeftown

Arrowtown Chinese Settlement

Landmark · South IslandHistoric Arrowtown Chinese Settlement

Sacred Heart Basilica

Church · South IslandSacred Heart Basilica

Church of the Good Shepherd

Church · South IslandThe Church of the Good Shepherd

Sight · South IslandScotts Beach Campsite

Denniston Plateau

Sight · South IslandDenniston Plateau

Hokitika Gorge

Landmark · South IslandHokitika Gorge

St. Joseph's Cathedral

Church · South IslandSt. Joseph's Cathedral

Historic site · South IslandStirling Point

Ophir Post Office

Sight · South IslandOphir Post Office

Blue Penguin Colony

Landmark · South IslandBlue Penguin Colony

St. Patrick's Catholic Church

Church · South IslandSt. Patrick's Catholic Church

Historic site · South IslandArrowtown goal

Caroline Bay

Sight · South IslandCaroline Bay

cycle ventures

Sight · South Islandcycle ventures

Mitchells Gully Gold Mine

Landmark · South IslandMitchells Gully Gold Mine

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DestinationsWhere to go, when to go and how to get around in 221 countries. Every practical fact shows the date we checked it and who checked it.Where to stayNeighborhoods walked end to end: who each area suits, how far it is from the airport train, and the hotels we would book ourselves.PlanVisas and entry rules, travel insurance, eSIMs and rail passes, explained in plain words and rechecked when the rules change.EventsFestivals, concerts and tours with confirmed dates, rooms near the venue and the fastest way on to the next city.StoriesField reports and data stories from the road. We time the queues, count the costs and say what changed since last year.