Discover our top 10 unforgettable experiences in New Zealand after three trips—from scenic hikes and epic road trips to hidden gems across the North and South Islands.


Discover our top 10 unforgettable experiences in New Zealand after three trips—from scenic hikes and epic road trips to hidden gems across the North and South Islands.

Discover Wellington, New Zealand’s windy capital: cafés, Wētā Workshop, Lord of the Rings filming locations, Zealandia Sanctuary, and vibrant city life in just two nights.

Part 15 of our travel diaries from 1997, we get to the North Island of New Zealand and we visit a thermal park.