There are so many wonderful places to visit in New Zealand, it can be hard to pick! Get to know what makes each of our New Zealand destinations special.
Want to learn more? Get in touch with the isite Visitor Information Centres in each region (you'll find them listed at the bottom of each regional page), or click through to the local official Regional Tourism Organisation. They're the good folks that promote their regions to visitors, and help showcase the best attractions, experiences and adventures they have to offer.
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Read more on Timaru
Take a break in Timaru and enjoy the beachside attractions of Caroline Bay. You'll find botanic gardens, an aviary and wonderful walks.
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Just south of Auckland lies the Hamilton-Waikato region; a land of lush pastures that was chosen to play The Shire in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films.
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Wairarapa is an hour's drive north of Wellington. Visit the vineyards of Martinborough or Cape Palliser, the southernmost point of the North Island.
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The Waitaki region is a place of scenic contrast and haunting natural beauty. Experience mysterious boulders, windswept beaches and Maori rock art.
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Situated at the southern end of the North Island, Wellington, New Zealand, was recently named "the coolest little capital in the world" by Lonely Planet.
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The West Coast, or 'the Coast' as locals call it, is an untamed natural wilderness of rivers and rainforests, glaciers and geological treasures.
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