Places to visit in new zealand - auckland

New Zealand is famous for its natural beauty.

As you make your way around the country, you’ll see dramatic black-sand beaches, thermal springs, sandy coves, towering mountains and aquamarine lakes.

City breaks include cosmopolitan Auckland, the cool capital of Wellington and ever-evolving Christchurch. However, many of the best places to visit in New Zealand involve leaving the city limits behind and immersing yourself in the great outdoors.

As you build your itinerary for Aotearoa (as New Zealand is known in the Māori language), here are nine spots that should top your list.

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Queenstown

Best for adventure activities

New Zealand’s adventure capital is a favorite with visitors for good reason. On the shores of Lake Wakatipu and surrounded by snow-capped mountains, Queenstown’s location makes it one of the country’s most sought-after places to work and play.

There are three good ski hills (called “ski fields”) and an equally enviable après-ski scene.

Queenstown's reputation for adventure is justified: from bungee jumping and zip lining to paragliding and jet boating,

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