Explore in New Zealand

Cape Foulwind

Westport

Westport, on the West Coast of the South Island, is a former coal capital facing the Tasman Sea. Cape Foulwind, Carters Beach, and the Coaltown Museum make it an authentic stop on the West Coast route.

Village Katikati

Waihi

Waihi, in the Waikato region, is known for the Martha gold mine and the Hauraki Rail Trail. A stopover between Auckland and the Coromandel Peninsula, two hours' drive from Auckland.

Twizel

Twizel

Twizel, a small town on the Mackenzie high plain, serves as a base to explore Lake Pukaki, Aoraki/Mount Cook and one of the world's largest dark sky reserves.

Tauranga Bay

Tauranga Bay

A wild cove 12 km from Westport, Tauranga Bay is known for its fur seal colony visible from a coastal viewpoint, accessed via a clifftop trail along Cape Foulwind.

Reefton

Reefton

New Zealand's first electrified town, Reefton preserves Victorian architecture from the gold rush era and opens onto the wild beech forests of Reefton State Park on the South Island's West Coast.

Havelock

Havelock

A fishing port nestled in the heart of the Marlborough Sounds, Havelock is New Zealand's green mussel capital and the departure point for cruises in Pelorus Sound.

Methven

Methven

Lake Brunner

Lake Brunner

Kurow

Kurow

South Island

South Island

Milford Sound

Milford Sound

Mount Cook Village

Mount Cook Village

Nelson

Nelson

Nelson, a coastal city in the north of New Zealand's South Island, combines exceptional sunshine, a vibrant art scene, and direct access to Abel Tasman and Kahurangi national parks. An ideal base for exploring the Tasman region.

Hanmer Springs

Hanmer Springs

A thermal village nestled in the Southern Alps, Hanmer Springs brings together natural hot pools, hiking through pine forests and adventure activities just two hours from Christchurch.

Whitianga

Whitianga

On the Coromandel Peninsula, Whitianga combines beaches, Māori heritage, hot springs and a working marina. Our complete guide to planning your Mercury Bay stopover.

Wellington

Wellington

Wellington is far more than just an administrative hub. It's a vibrant city, culturally rich and spectacular in its geography. Bordered by Wellington Harbour and surrounded by steep hills, Nouvelle-Zélande's capital captivates both art enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

Wānaka

Wanaka

At the foot of Mount Aspiring National Park, Wanaka offers a glacial lake, alpine hiking, and ski resorts in a quieter atmosphere than Queenstown.

Parc national de Tongariro

Tongariro National Park

Three active volcanoes, the iconic Tongariro Alpine Crossing and sacred Maori land: Tongariro National Park is an unmissable destination on New Zealand's North Island.