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New Zealand is a country of rare seismic beauty: glacial mountains, fast-flowing rivers, deep, clear lakes, hissing geysers and boiling mud. There are also abundant native forests, long, deserted beaches and a variety of fauna, such as the kiwi, endemic to its shores.

Any number of vigorous outdoor activities - tramping (hiking), skiing, rafting and, of course, that perennial favorite, bungy jumping - await the adventurous. You can swim with dolphins, gambol with newborn lambs, whale-watch or fish for trout.

Cape Reinga Wanderer via 90 Mile Beach

From USD $85.69

Discover the natural wonders of Northland. Head north to the very top of New Zealand to see the mighty Kauri trees, the expanse of Ninety Mile Beach and the mystique of Cape Reinga.

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Heli-hike the Franz Josef Glacier

From USD $283.20

Tours, sightseeing and things to see & do in New Zealand

Take a helicopter ride over the Franz Josef Glacier, then hike for two hours over the unforgettable ice formations. Wrap up warm for this icy and unforgettable experience on the spectacular Franz Josef Glacier.

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Queenstown Helicopter & River Rafting Tour

From USD $246.17

Start with a jet-boat ride, follow that up with a helicopter trek up to Skippers Canyon, and finish up with an incredible white-water rafting odyssey. If you're looking for adventure, look no further.

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Auckland Great Day Out

From USD $156.13

See first hand why Auckland is known as the "City of Sails" on this full day tour combining a trip over the Auckland Harbor Bridge, followed by a tour through the Westhaven Marina, home to thousands of yachts.

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Spotlight on South Island

New Zealand's South Island is simply spectacular, home to the country's signature sights: snow-capped mountains, rugged coastline, sheep-filled valleys - and nature lovers. If you love the great outdoors, you will love the South Island. Here are some highlights:

Best of New Zealand: Top Hotels

In addition to these options, find a self catered accommodation in New Zealand from Owners Direct.

Sky City Grand Hotel

This is easily the best five-star addition to the city. Rooms are beautifully decorated and the service is amongst the best in the city, with a real feel of 'your wish is my command'. It's multilingual and well placed to advise guests on the best eating, drinking, shopping and sightseeing options.

Heartland Hotel Queenstown

This hotel is set up on a small rise to benefit from the views of the town and the lake, which can be seen through a huge glass wall. Set up like apartments, the accommodations are very stylishly decorated and well equipped, with private laundry and a dishwasher. Private entrances mean you can come and go discreetly to tour around the main street, conveniently located right outside your door.

Wellesley Hotel

Built in 1925 as an exclusive, cigar-puffing gentlemen's club, it's now an opulent hotel with 13 suites and upstairs salons decked in neo-Georgian character. Spacious, plush rooms feature elements like an oak writing desk, flowing drapes, claw-foot tubs, and black-and-white tiled floors. The communal salons are elaborately decorated with wall-mounted deer heads, billiard tables, wingback chairs and a piano. Spend a day exploring the hotel's five levels of fine art, or duck into the Wellesley Cafe for lunch.

Suggested Itineraries: New Zealand

Some of New Zealand's noteworthy cultural events include:

Summer City Program (January to February; Wellington), which is a series of festivals around the city; Wine Marlborough Festival (2nd weekend in February; Blenheim); New Zealand Festival (February, even-numbered years only; Wellington), an entire month of national and international culture. The Golden Shears Sheep-Shearing Contest (March; Masterton) is a must for lovers of sheep.

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