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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.

195 places

Landmark · South IslandElephant Rocks

Sight · South IslandWaiuta

Glenfalloch Woodland Gardens

Park · South IslandGlenfalloch Woodland Gardens

A serene lake reflects mountains and sky with tall grass

Museum · South IslandLakes District Museum & Gallery

Florence Hill Lookout

Viewpoint · South IslandFlorence Hill Lookout

Glow Worm Dell

Landmark · South IslandGlow Worm Dell

Hokitika Museum

Museum · South IslandHokitika Museum

Fort Taiaroa

Historic site · South IslandFort Taiaroa

Blacks Point Museum

Museum · South IslandBlacks Point Museum

Arthur's Pass National Park

Park · South IslandArthur's Pass National Park

Marble Hill Campsite

Sight · South IslandMarble Hill Campsite

Viewpoint · South IslandKnights Point Lookout

Orana Wildlife Park

Zoo · South IslandOrana Wildlife Park

Cave Stream Scenic Reserve

Landmark · South IslandCave Stream Scenic Reserve

Mirror Lakes

Lake · South IslandMirror Lakes

Castle Hill, New Zealand

Sight · South IslandCastle Hill, New Zealand

Te Hikoi Museum

Museum · South IslandTe Hikoi Museum

Sight · South IslandRakiura Museum

Vanished World Centre

Landmark · South IslandMuseum of the Vanished World

National Kiwi Centre

Landmark · South IslandThe National Kiwi Centre

Natures Wonders

Landmark · South IslandNatures Wonders

Landmark · South IslandMcLean Falls

Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa

Sight · South IslandGibbston Valley Lodge & Spa

Friendly Bay Steampunk Playground

Sight · South IslandFriendly Bay Steampunk Playground

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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.