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Discover the highlights of New Zealand

7 weeks from Canterbury to Auckland North

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3 weeks of the South Island

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4 week route from Akaroa to the Bay of Islands

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"I was lucky enough to call Kaikoura home for almost 3 years. If you ever visit this stunning place, I highly recommend a whale watch flight."
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Useful facts

New Zealand's wine regions

New Zealand is a food and wine destination for discerning foodies. With a world reputation for producing award-winning locally grown produce. This young country has come of age as a producer of internationally acclaimed wines. With an ideal climate for wine growing, there are six major grape growing regions which are all surrounded by alluring landscapes.

Marlborough, at the top of the South Island, is New Zealand’s largest wine-producing region. Marlborough has a varied selection of Sauvignon Blanc wines that have gained worldwide recognition. However, there is also Central Otago, Gisborne, Hawkes Bay, Wairarapa and Canterbury. New Zealand's is home to the world’s most southerly vineyards.

Museums in New Zealand

Out of all the museums in New Zealand, Te Papa Tongarewa should be at the top of your list. It is located in the capital city of Wellington and is the country's national museum. Both the architecture and the interior are very special.

To show that New Zealand has two different cultures, the ancient Maori culture and that of the European immigrants, the building is split into two separate parts, which merge together in the centre. This is to emphasize that both cultures are at the source from one indivisible country: New Zealand.

We also highly recommend visiting the Auckland City Art Gallery, Auckland War Memorial Museum, Ferrymead in Christchurch, Kauri Museum, Museum of Transport and Technology and Shantytown on the West Coast.

New Zealand's lakes

New Zealand has several beautiful lakes. Most were caused by the scouring effect of ice during the ice age and the melting of glacial ice. The clear blue colour of the water and the magical surroundings of mountains, should not be missed when you visit New Zealand.

Admire the clear waters of Lake Tekapo, see the flooded crater of Lake Taupo and spot special bird species around Lake Waikaremoana. By the way, did you also know that Lake Taupo is the largest lake in all of Australasia?

You can comfortably board a boat or hop in a kayak to discover all the secrets of New Zealand’s water world. In and around the lakes, it is possible to participate in various activities, such as fishing, swimming or hiking.

Culinary

New Zealand burst into the culinary scene with a fusion of local produce, innovation and flair. A multicultural country that blends flavours from all over the world. New Zealand has some of the best oysters in the world - Bluff Oysters, and don’t forget to indulge in fresh whitebait fritters.

To blend in as a local, enjoy fish and chips with a side of tomato sauce or a mince and cheese pie is a popular choice. Experience a traditional Maori Hangi, a process of cooking in a steamed pit with heated stones. Or are you more interested in wine? The top 5 wine regions are Marlborough, Hawke’s Bay, Central Otago, Gisborne and Canterbury.