1 - Cape Reinga (Te Rerenga Wairua)
At the very top of New Zealand, Cape Reinga is where the Tasman Sea meets the Pacific Ocean. CLICK TO READ MORE
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2 - Bay of Islands (Pēwhairangi)
Pēwhairangi, known as the Bay of Islands, holds deep cultural and historical importance in Aotearoa. CLICK TO READ MORE
3 - Whangārei
Whangārei is the gateway to Northland and a region deeply connected to Māori history and coastal life. CLICK TO READ MORE
4 - Auckland ( Tāmaki Makaurau)
Tāmaki Makaurau, known as Auckland, is the largest city in New Zealand and sits between two harbours… CLICK TO READ MORE
5 - Whaihiki island
Whangārei is the gateway to Northland and a region deeply connected to Māori history and coastal life… CLICK TO READ MORE
6 - Coromandel (Te Tara-o-te-Ika-a-Māui)
The Coromandel Peninsula, known in Māori as Te Tara-o-te-Ika-a-Māui, is one of the most iconic coastal regions … CLICK TO READ MORE
7 - Mount Maunganui -Tauranga (Mauao)
Mauao, known as Mount Maunganui, is a sacred mountain deeply rooted in Māori legend.... CLICK TO READ MORE
8 - Hobbiton (Matamata region)
Hobbiton is one of New Zealand’s most famous attractions, located near Matamata in the Waikato region… CLICK TO READ MORE
9 - Rotorua
Rotorua is one of the most culturally rich destinations in Aotearoa, known for its strong Māori heritage and geothermal activity… CLICK TO READ MORE
10 - Taupō
Taupō-nui-a-Tia is New Zealand’s largest lake, formed by a massive volcanic eruption around 1,800 years ago, … CLICK TO READ MORE
11 - Tongariro National Park
Tongariro is one of the most sacred landscapes in Aotearoa and holds deep cultural significance for Māori. The land was gifted to the people of New Zealand by the chief Te Heuheu Tukino IV to ensure the protection of its tapu (sacred) mountains.
12 - Napier / Hawke’s Bay (Ahuriri / Te Matau-a-Māui)
Ahuriri, known today as Napier, sits in the Hawke’s Bay region, one of the sunniest areas in New Zealand. … CLICK TO READ MORE
13 - Raglan (Whāingaroa)
Whāingaroa, known as Raglan, means “the long pursuit” and reflects the deep connection between Māori and the ocean in this region… CLICK TO READ MORE
14 - Mount Taranaki
Mount Taranaki is one of the most iconic mountains in New Zealand, known for its near-perfect symmetrical shape… CLICK TO READ MORE
15 - Wellington (Te Whanganui-a-Tara)
Wellington, known in Māori as Te Whanganui-a-Tara (“the great harbour of Tara”) … CLICK TO READ MORE
16 - Marlborough SoundsTe Tauihu-o-te-Waka-a-Māui
Te Tauihu-o-te-Waka-a-Māui refers to the “prow of Māui’s canoe”, a name that connects… CLICK TO READ MORE
17 - Nelson / Abel Tasman (Whakatū)
Whakatū, known today as Nelson, sits at the top of the South Island and is one of the sunniest regions in New Zealand.… CLICK TO READ MORE
18 - Kaikōura
Kaikōura means “to eat crayfish” in Māori, reflecting the area’s deep connection to the ocean and its rich marine life.… CLICK TO READ MORE
19 - Christchurch (Ōtautahi)
Ōtautahi, known as Christchurch, is the largest city in the South Island and a place that has reinvented itself… CLICK TO READ MORE