Discover NZ Tourism

28/05/2020

A small taste of Lake Rere, located in the Greenstone and Caples Conservation Area - like a beautiful gem, tucked away in a small pocket in the mountains inland from Glenorchy, at the head of Lake Wakatipu. A popular tourist destination back in the late 19th century. Off The Beaten Track Collective
Queenstown NZ

12/06/2019

31/01/2019

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Learn more about this historic vote...

02/10/2017

Each adventure will carry you across sea, land and sky to show the beautiful nature New Zealand has to offer!

These adventures will take you by sea, land, and sky to discover the best that nature has to offer.

29/09/2017

Have you ever travelled the TranzAlpine from Greymouth to Christchurch? Well it's one to add to your list because the National Geographic names the TranzAlpine as one of the most scenic train journeys in the world!

National Geographic picks NZ rail journey as one of the 10 most scenic in the world.

25/09/2017

Thinking of making a trip to Wellington soon? Well February is the month to go because Wellington harbour will be the stunning setting for the launch of next year's New Zealand Festival. A fleet of waka will glide into the harbour at dusk on February 23, to be greeted by a karanga from actors, choirs, and a thousand-strong haka led by Te Ati Awa.

Thousand-strong haka to welcome waka into Wellington to launch next year's NZ Festival

22/09/2017

"Readers of Rough Guides have been asked to vote for the most beautiful country in the world, with New Zealand coming in third."

Wait, what? Third?? Which countries are more beautiful than Aotearoa?

20/09/2017

There are hundreds of stunning waterfalls scattered throughout New Zealand. Some tumble down from great heights while others cascade almost horizontally with huge force. No matter where you are in NZ there is always something beautiful to see!

Roaring, gushing or gently flowing - the waterfalls throughout New Zealand are spectacular sights.

18/09/2017

Unsure about the best time to visit New Zealand? Check out the reasoning for each season below!

Wondering when the best time of year to visit New Zealand is? Wonder no longer as we explore all the seasons in New Zealand and help you decide!

15/09/2017

A gold rush in the Otago province during the 1860s caused Dunedin’s population, and wealth, to increase dramatically; it was for several years New Zealand’s largest and most prosperous city. Find out more about the history of Dunedin below!

Dunedin was established in 1848 by the Lay Association of the Free Church of Scotland.

08/09/2017

Long before Europeans settled in Wellington, the waterfront area was the centre of local Māori life.
The earliest known name for Wellington city, derived from Māori legend, is Te Upoko o te Ika a Maui or the head of Maui’s fish. Find out more about the Māori history of Wellington below!

Kupe, the great Māori explorer, is said to have stayed in the harbour hundreds of years ago and many place names in the harbour acknowledge his presence – Matiu and Makaro, or Somes and Ward Islands as they are also known, are the names of two of Kupe’s nieces.

07/09/2017

New Zealand has only just stepped into spring! Check out below what our mighty landscapes have to offer now that winter is over.

New Zealand didn't exactly experience a typical winter this year. But we still can't wait for the place to warm up! Longer days, warmer sun, lambs, blossom and stone fruit are all on the way.

01/09/2017

"Spend a little longer and you'll discover a side of New Zealand few tourists do. Here's a selection of small towns we think don't get the attention they deserve."

Stop off for longer or stay a while in the small towns that confound expectations.

30/08/2017

Take a visit to the secret spots in NZ!

If you want to get off the beaten track on your next adventure to New Zealand check out our 9 best places you've never heard of in NZ and get exploring!

28/08/2017

For Māori, Cape Reinga is the most spiritually significant place in New Zealand. Click below to discover more about the Māori history and legend.

It is here that after death, all Māori spirits travel up the coast and over the wind-swept vista to the pohutukawa tree on the headland of Te Rerenga Wairua.

24/08/2017

If you've just hit the South Island and have landed in Christchurch, check out this 10-day trip that takes you over to Queenstown!

Explore New Zealand's lower South Island with this awesome 10 day driving itinerary from Christchurch to Queenstown inc. Franz Josef and Queenstown

18/08/2017

Do you know why some children in Whakarewarewa dive off the entrance bridge to collect coins? Discover why by downloading our DNZT app!

14/08/2017

The Wakatipu Basin was created by glacial movement some 15,000 years ago and evidence of Maori presence has been found dating back around 700 years ago.

Nestled on the banks of Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown (Maori name Tahuna) is one of New Zealand’s most loved tourist and holiday destinations. The town is settled right at the lake’s edge, surrounded by…

11/08/2017

Whilst our shores may be more appealing during the summer months when the sun shines bright and the days are long, visitors are really missing out if they don’t come and check out New Zealand in the winter months – we truly live in a stunning country!

New Zealand is an amazing place to visit all year round. From the hot summer months to the stunning, cold winter - put New Zealand on your to do list!

09/08/2017

Do you know why an observatory was built on Mt. John in Tekapo? Download our app to discover why!

07/08/2017

According to legend, the mountain once lay inland. Spurned by the beautiful mountain Pūwhenua, it begged the fairy-like creatures of the forest to drag it into the ocean. Discover the rest of the history about Mount Maunganui below!

The magnificent stretch of beach attracted the first settlers in the early 1900s. The Mt Maunganui Surf Club was formed in 1914 and incorporated in 1930.

05/08/2017

Discover the history behind Rotorua and why its a prime tourism spot in New Zealand!

The pink and white silica terraces in the thermal Rotorua region had become known as ‘the eighth wonder of the world’, and even today are still known as New Zealand’s most famous tourist attraction.

04/08/2017

From Maori settlement to the later European settlement, to the natural history carved in the land. Discover the dramatic history of the South Island of New Zealand below!

Evidence of the history of the South Island of New Zealand can be found everywhere. From architecture, to memorial monuments, to museums, to the naturally carved stories in the land, you can discover it for yourself.

02/08/2017

"Aside from being one of the most beautiful countries in the world, responsible for some of the greatest exploratory and scientific minds, New Zealand has also produced some of the best and most original films."

Sam Neill stars in Taika Waititi's hit film.

31/07/2017

Maori is the indigenous language of New Zealand. Learn more about the Maori language below and see how well you can score in the quiz!

28/07/2017

"Whether you’re a thrill-seeker or a sightseer, there’s no doubting the near-Utopian beauty of our very own backyard in winter."

Whether you're a thrill-seeker or just a sightseer, these five South Island gems are sure to up your gram game in no time at all.

26/07/2017

Take a look at the Te Papa museum in Wellington restoring some of their items after a 7.8 earthquake took place late last year.

On 14 Nov 2016 an earthquake registering 7.8 on the Richter scale shook Wellington awake. All-in-all Te Papa’s buildings and its collection were virtually unscathed. Out of over two million…

24/07/2017

Every country has its slang – those silly little words and phrases that make absolutely no sense to outsiders. New Zealand is no exception!

Every country has its slang – those silly little words and phrases that make absolutely no sense to outsiders. New Zealand is no exception. Here’s a list of ten silly things that Kiwis say – things I…