Visit Taumata

Visit Christchurch, the largest city in New Zealand's South Island. Explore the Botanic Gardens (established in 1863 with native and exotic plants), see the Cardboard Cathedral (temporary cathedral built after the 2011 earthquake using cardboard tubes), ride the Christchurch Gondola (offering panoramic views of the city and Lyttelton Harbour), and stroll through the Riverside Market (indoor food hall with local produce and eateries).

Visit Auckland, New Zealand's largest city. Explore the Sky Tower (328m tall with panoramic views and a sky jump), wander through the Auckland Domain (city's oldest park with the Wintergardens and Auckland War Memorial Museum), take a ferry to Waiheke Island (known for vineyards and beaches), and see the Auckland Harbour Bridge (iconic structure with bridge climb and bungee options).

Visit Queenstown, the adventure capital of New Zealand. Experience bungee jumping at the Kawarau Bridge (the world's first commercial bungee site), ski or snowboard at Coronet Peak or The Remarkables, take a scenic cruise on Lake Wakatipu to see the stunning alpine scenery, and explore the historic gold-mining town of Arrowtown.

Visit Wellington, the capital of New Zealand. Ride the historic Wellington Cable Car (opened in 1902) for panoramic views, explore Te Papa Tongarewa (national museum with interactive exhibits and Maori artifacts), stroll along the waterfront to see the iconic Wellington sign and sculptures, and sample a flat white coffee at a local cafe in Cuba Street (known for its bohemian vibe and street art).

Road-trip fjords, glowworm caves, and Maori heartlands of New Zealand

Visit the Hobbiton Movie Set in New Zealand, the filming location for The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies

See New Zealand's spherical beach stones

Visit the Cook Islands, a tropical paradise in the South Pacific with stunning beaches, lagoons, and Polynesian culture