12 Best Things To Do In New Zealand

With oodles of natural beauty and a whole heap of culture to explore, there are so many incredible and best things to do in New Zealand. It doesn’t matter if you’re a hiker, a history buff or just a foodie with a rumbling tummy, New Zealand is a spot for you.

Now, the only thing about having so many stunning and best things to do in New Zealand is that it can be hard to whittle all the spots down. Though, this is almost essential if you’re only visiting New Zealand on a vacation or holiday. 

This is exactly why I wanted to share some of the best things to do in New Zealand on your next trip. The whole country is blessed with some amazing places that I’m pretty sure you’ll fall in love with.

In order to make your trip that bit easier, I’ve created a little map to highlight some of the key spots. Take a look at the stars which correlate to each point below. 

1.) Discover Milford Sound

Head down to the Southwest of South Island, ditch the car, and hop on a boat to see the stunning sights of Milford Sound. It really is one of the best things to do in New Zealand if you’re a nature lover. 

Formed by glaciers in the Ice Age, it was described by Rudyard Kipling as ‘the eighth wonder of the world.’ With its mountains and waterfalls, and with dolphins streaming through the water which surrounds it, it’s hard to disagree with him.

The highlight is the Milford Discovery Centre and Underwater Observatory, where you can get a 360-degree view of the underwater environment without getting even the slightest bit wet.

The highlight is the Milford Discovery Centre and Underwater Observatory, where you can get a 360-degree view of the underwater environment without getting even the slightest bit wet.