A Local's List: 18 Epic Things to Do in New Zealand

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There aren’t many places in the world where you can be hiking through lush rainforest in the morning, sunbathing on glorious golden sands at lunch, and seeing glacier-strewn mountains by evening!

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Here's a list of things to do in New Zealand from someone lives there. Which will you do?

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Jump off Auckland’s Highest Building

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Walk up Auckland’s Highest Volcanic Cove

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Volcanoes aren’t the only natural attractions on offer around Auckland. Look eastward to the Hauraki Gulf, and you’ll find a multitude of idyllic islands too.

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There are 144 islands to explore by sea or air here, alongside a fun-loving and lively atmosphere and endless walking and waterborne pursuits.

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Why not make Hobbiton your first port of call? A movie set turned into a tourist attraction, and it’s one of the most popular things to do in New Zealand.

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A Local's List: 18 Epic Things to Do in New Zealand

There aren’t many places in the world where you can be hiking through lush rainforest in the morning, sunbathing on glorious golden sands at lunch, and seeing glacier-strewn mountains by evening!

Here's a list of things to do in New Zealand from someone lives there. Which will you do?

Jump off Auckland’s Highest Building

Auckland is the biggest city in New Zealand and a perfect place to start this list. It’s about as picturesque as major cities get, with parks, viewpoints.

Walk up Auckland’s Highest Volcanic Cove

The views from the top tend to be amazing too, which is the cherry on top of what’s already one of the unique things to do in New Zealand.

Volcanoes aren’t the only natural attractions on offer around Auckland. Look eastward to the Hauraki Gulf, and you’ll find a multitude of idyllic islands too.

Visit the Islands off Auckland’s Coast

There are 144 islands to explore by sea or air here, alongside a fun-loving and lively atmosphere and endless walking and waterborne pursuits.

Hit the Water in the Bay of Islands

Why not make Hobbiton your first port of call? A movie set turned into a tourist attraction, and it’s one of the most popular things to do in New Zealand.

Unleash Your Inner Movie Geek at Hobbiton

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