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New Zealand: Every Day is a Different Journey (Sponsored)


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New Zealand: Every Day is a Different Journey (Sponsored)

    In the diverse country of New Zealand, every day is a different journey. From picture-perfect beaches to luscious vineyards, your vacation will be anything but ordinary.

    Check out Aoraki Mount Cook National Park in Canterbury for accessible hiking trails for all levels like the

    Hooker Valley Track

    that stretch through the entire country and make it easy to explore picturesque landscapes.



    Disclosure: This sponsored post is brought to you by Tourism New Zealand

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  • Cathedral Cove, Coromandel

  • Pack a picnic, follow the coastal trail and enjoy an idyllic day at one of New Zealand’s picture-perfect beaches.

  • Kaikoura, Canterbury

  • The coastal town of Kaikoura is the perfect place for marine life encounters. Go whale watching, see playful dolphins, snorkel with seals and feast on local, fresh crayfish.

  • Mine Bay, Lake Taupo

  • Take a kayak or boat tour around Lake Taupo's western bays to see the huge Maori rock carvings.

  • Milford Sound, Fiordland

  • Bask in the scale of dramatic fiords, spectacular waterfalls, and towering peaks in Milford Sound. Explore by helicopter, boat cruise, kayak or foot.

  • Waiheke Island, Auckland

  • Take a wine-tasting tour, relax on white sand beaches, or enjoy a leisurely lunch at a vineyard restaurant on Waiheke, just a short ferry ride from downtown Auckland.

  • Te Puia, Rotorua

  • Rotorua’s volcanic landscape of geothermal geysers, mud pools, and soothing hot springs is woven among inviting Maori village life and cultural experiences.

  • Fox Glacier, West Coast

  • Take a heli-hike through brilliantly blue ice formations on the west coast's awe-inspiring glaciers of Franz Joseph or Fox Glacier.

  • Shotover River, Queenstown

  • Queenstown is fantastically scenic and a haven for every kind of outdoor activity you could imagine. Don't miss a thrilling jet boat ride for amazing views and 360 spins.

  • Routeburn Track, Fiordland

  • Take a walk through soaring mountain peaks, huge valleys, waterfalls, and jewel-like lakes. Hiking trails stretch throughout the entire country and are a great way to immerse yourself in New Zealand’s epic scenery.

  • Moeraki Boulders, Otago

  • You simply can't drive along the North Otago coast without stopping to play on the Moeraki Boulders—they're amazing! Scientists believe they were formed 65 million years ago.