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Mt. Cook Helicopter Tours
By Viator, March 2018
Famously the training ground for Sir Edmund Hillary’s Everest ascent, Mount Cook (Aoraki), New Zealand’s highest peak, soars 12,316 feet (3,754 meters) into the clouds. But you don’t have to don ... Read more
Franz Josef & Fox Glacier Helicopter Tours
By Viator, March 2018
The glassy rivers and snow-capped peaks of the Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier are among the highlights of New Zealand’s South Island, and the West Coast glaciers are even more spectacular from ... Read more
Food and Wine Lover's Guide to Queenstown
By Viator, March 2018
Queenstown is best known for its electric nightlife, alpine scenery, and adrenaline-pumping activities, but the fun-loving city is also one of the best places on the South Island to sample New ... Read more
Taking the InterIslander Ferry in New Zealand
By Viator, February 2018
New Zealand is a country of two halves. A scenic way to travel between the North Island and South Island is the InterIslander Ferry. Here’s what you need to know about crossing the Cook Strait by ... Read more
The Lord of the Rings Tours from Wellington
By Viator, February 2018
From North Island attractions such as the Hobbiton movie set to the sweeping countryside around Queenstown on the South Island, there are Lord of the Rings filming locations across New Zealand, ... Read more
Mt. Cook Tours from Christchurch
By Viator, February 2018
Soaring 12,315 feet (3,750 meters) over the Southern Alps of New Zealand’s South Island, Mt. Cook (Aoraki) is Australasia’s highest mountain and the grand centerpiece of the Aoraki/Mount Cook ... Read more
Milford Sound Tours from Queenstown
By Viator, February 2018
The dramatic focal point of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Fiordland National Park, Milford Sound is a popular natural wonder on New Zealand’s South Island. Whether you want to cruise the fjord, soar ... Read more
Top Day Trips From Queenstown
By Viator, January 2018
Queenstown has a reputation as New Zealand’s adventure capital, but head a couple of hours out of the city and you’ll be rewarded with some of the South Island’s most photo-worthy landscapes. Here ... Read more
Top Hot Springs in Rotorua
By Viator, January 2018
You don’t have to look far to experience Rotorua’s geothermal wonders—hissing geyers and bubbling mud pools can be found all around the city. Visits to Rotorua’s natural hot springs are also a ... Read more
Top Day Trips From Rotorua
By Viator, January 2018
Strategically located at the center of New Zealand’s North Island, Rotorua makes a popular basecamp for exploring the surrounding sights. After exploring its geothermal attractions and Maori ... Read more
Top Day Trips from Auckland
By Viator, January 2018
1958 Ratings | Tours & Tickets
New Zealand’s largest city makes a strategic starting point for taking in the highlights of the North Island. Once you’ve explored Auckland City’s sights, here are your options for day tours, from ... Read more
Things to Do in New Zealand in Spring
By Viator, January 2018
1646 Ratings | Tours & Tickets
Springtime in New Zealand is all about variety—soak up the sunshine at the beach, explore the country’s many hiking trails, sample seasonal delicacies at a food festival, or even hit the ski slopes ... Read more
Top Hot Springs in Taupo
By Viator, January 2018
Stretching all the way from the Great Lake Taupo to Rotorua, the Taupo Volcanic Zone is one of New Zealand’s most famous volcanic regions. Here’s what to expect on a visit, from dramatic craters and ... Read more
Rotorua Tours from Auckland
By Viator, October 2017
Rotorua is both home to New Zealand’s most active geothermal zone and considered a sacred place for the Maori people. Here’s how to visit from Auckland to see geysers and bubbling mud, then visit ... Read more
The Lord of the Rings Tours from Auckland
By Viator, October 2017
JRR Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings” movies were filmed in more than 150 locations across New Zealand. Many are on the South Island, but LOTR fans visiting Auckland can tour the lush Hobbiton movie ... Read more
