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The most beautiful places in New Zealand
Updated: 15.01.2019
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New Zealand, a country at the „end of the world“ offers a plethora of natural beauties. Both high mountains, glaciers and fjords and volcanoes and bubbling lakes. An ideal place for nature lovers.

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Milford Sound

The most beautiful New Zealand fjord

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| Altitude: 1 m / 3 ft

Fiorland National Park is full of beautiful scenery. Perhaps the most famous place is the beautiful Milford… continue reading

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Emerald lakes

Three eyes of Tongariro

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| Altitude: 1 735 m / 5 692 ft

Perhaps the most famous view from the Tongariro Alpine Cross trek is the view from the Red Crater on three… continue reading

3.
Champagne Pool

The most famous lake in New Zealand

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| Altitude: 340 m / 1 115 ft

Perhaps the most famous volcanic lake in New Zealand – Chapagne Pool – is located on the Wai-O-Tapu… continue reading

4.
Roys Peak

The most beautiful view of Lake Wanaka

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| Altitude: 1 578 m / 5 177 ft

Roys Peak (1,578 m above sea level) is famous for one of the most beautiful views in New Zealand. It is… continue reading

5.
Gertrude Saddle Pass

Amazing view of Fiorland

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| Altitude: 1 421 m / 4 662 ft

The Gertrude Saddle Pass is a stunning vantage point to Milford Sound. There are not many tourists here for… continue reading

6.
Mount Taranaki

Dominant among pastures

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| Altitude: 2 518 m / 8 261 ft

Mount Taranaki (also called Mount Egmont) is one of the most beautiful volcanoes in New Zealand. With a… continue reading

7.
I'm Lomond

A lookout mountain above Queenstown

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| Altitude: 1 748 m / 5 735 ft

Ben Lomond (1,748 m above sea level) is a beautiful scenic mountain just a short distance from the adrenaline… continue reading

8.
Lake of the Tasman glacier

The lake at the end of the longest glacier

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| Altitude: 781 m / 2 562 ft

The longest glacier in New Zealand is Tasman glacier, which is long with 27 kilometers. The glacier is… continue reading

9.
Onahau Lookout

Amazing view of the fjords

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| Altitude: 416 m / 1 365 ft

Not far from the small bay of Te Mahia, you can ascend to an incredible viewpoint – Onahau Lookout (416 m… continue reading

10.
Isthmus peak

Famous view of the lakes

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| Altitude: 1 390 m / 4 560 ft

Isthmus peak (1,390 m above sea level) is the destination of the beautiful Isthmus Peak Track. Magnificent… continue reading

11.
Ngauruhoe volcano

Mount Doom

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| Altitude: 2 287 m / 7 503 ft

Perhaps the most famous volcano in New Zealand is Ngauruhoe (2,287m) known as Mount Doom, thanks to the Lord… continue reading

12.
Mount Cook - Aoraki

The highest mountain in New Zealand

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| Altitude: 3 724 m / 12 218 ft

Mount Cook or Aoraki (3,724 m above sea level) is the highest mountain in New Zealand. It lies in the… continue reading

13.
Mount Luxmore

Beautiful view of the Kepler Track

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| Altitude: 1 472 m / 4 829 ft

In the Fiorland National Park you will find the beautiful viewing peak of Mount Luxmore (1,472 m above sea… continue reading

14.
Pond at Key Summit

A wonderful place on the Key Summit Track

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| Altitude: 913 m / 2 995 ft

The beautiful short Key Summit Track (basically the first part of the famous Routeburn Track) will take you… continue reading

15.
Pancakes Rocks

The most famous rocks in New Zealand

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| Altitude: 20 m / 66 ft

The most famous rock formations in New Zealand are located near Punakaiki on the west coast of the South… continue reading

16.
Moeraki Boulders

Fossilized dragon eggs

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| Altitude: 0 m / 0 ft

In the New Zealand region of Otago, near the fishing village of Moeraki, there are huge round boulders on the… continue reading

17.
Taranaki Falls

The most beautiful waterfalls of Tongariro National Park

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| Altitude: 1 185 m / 3 888 ft

Taranaki Falls is a 20m high waterfall, which is one of the most breathtaking in all of Zealand. If you have… continue reading

18.
Pukaki Lake

A huge lake created by the glacier

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| Altitude: 446 m / 1 463 ft

The Great Lake Pukaki is renowned for its beautiful color and in good weather condition with a stunning view… continue reading

19.
Abel Tasman National Park

The most beautiful beaches of New Zealand

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| Altitude: 0 m / 0 ft

Almost at the very northern end of the South Island you will find the magical Abel Tasman National Park named… continue reading

20.
Oparara Arch

An interesting rock formation on the river Oparara

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| Altitude: 228 m / 748 ft

There are several good rock arches in Kahurangi National Park by the Oparara River. The most famous of these… continue reading

21.
Paparoa National Park

Limestone karst overgrown with jungle

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| Altitude: 12 m / 39 ft

Paparoa National Park protects a beautiful karst area that reaches all the way to the sea. Limestone rocks… continue reading

22.
Wakatipu Lake

The longest lake in New Zealand

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| Altitude: 215 m / 705 ft

Wakatipu Lake is the longest in New Zealand. You will find here beautiful beaches, tempting to swim, and the… continue reading

23.
Franz Josef Glacier

Beautiful glacier in the Westland National Park

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| Altitude: 301 m / 988 ft

Franz Josef Glacier, together with the Fox Glacier, is one of the most famous glaciers in New Zealand. It… continue reading

24.
Kohaihai River

Starting point to Kahurangi National Park

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| Altitude: 16 m / 52 ft

As you will at the beginning of another world, you will feel when you reach the end of the road to the… continue reading

25.
Bridal Veil Falls

Amazing waterfall with glowing worms

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| Altitude: 151 m / 495 ft

One of the most beautiful waterfalls in New Zealand is located on the North Island – near the town of Raglan.… continue reading

26.
Lady Knox Geyser

Geyser accurate as a watch

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| Altitude: 344 m / 1 129 ft

Lady Knox Geyser is a bit of a natural phenomenon listening to the word of man. Its irregular eruptions were… continue reading

27.
Rotoiti Lake

The jewel of Nelson Lakes National Park

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| Altitude: 602 m / 1 975 ft

Lake Rotoiti is located on the northern edge of Nelson Lakes National Park. It is a great tourist starting… continue reading

28.
View from Wrights Hill

Perfect view of Wellington

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| Altitude: 341 m / 1 119 ft

Wrights Hill is a famous view of the capital of New Zealand – Wellington. It is ideal to leave here in the… continue reading

29.
Mount Eden

Famous view of Auckland

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| Altitude: 196 m / 643 ft

Mount Eden (196 m above sea level) is an old extinct volcano and at the same time the highest natural point… continue reading

30.
Three Sisters and Elephant Rock

Breathtaking rock cliffs

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| Altitude: 1 m / 3 ft

On the west coast of the North Island of New Zealand, right at the mouth of the Tongaporut River, rise from… continue reading

31.
Fox Glacier

One of New Zealand's most famous glaciers

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| Altitude: 375 m / 1 230 ft

The Fox Glacier, along with the Franz Josef Glacier, is one of the most famous glaciers in New Zealand. It is… continue reading

32.
Hunua Falls

Picturesque waterfall just outside Auckland

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| Altitude: 62 m / 203 ft

The Hunua Reserve is located southeast of Auckland. There is also a 30-meter high waterfall of the same name.… continue reading

33.
Tekapo Lake

Perfect natural harmony

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| Altitude: 721 m / 2 365 ft

he view of the beautiful bluish lake near the town of the same name Lake Tekapo is literally enchanting.… continue reading

34.
Dawson Falls

Waterfall in the goblin forest

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| Altitude: 855 m / 2 805 ft

The short ** Kapuni Loop Track ** (in Egmont National Park) leads through a spooky „goblin“ forest, with… continue reading

35.
View from the Sky Tower

All of Auckland in the palm of your hand

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| Altitude: 24 m / 79 ft

With its 328 meters, the Sky Tower is not only the tallest building in New Zealand, but also the entire… continue reading

36.
Auckland War Memorial Museum

The most important museum in New Zealand

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| Altitude: 61 m / 200 ft

The Auckland War Memorial Museum is housed in an interesting non-classical building in the middle of a large… continue reading

37.
Ship Creek

Picturesque beach and small river

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| Altitude: 5 m / 16 ft

Ship Creek is a truly picturesque place, made for relaxation, a short walk or swimming. On a small area you… continue reading

38.
Crown Saddle

The highest paved road in New Zealand

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| Altitude: 1 076 m / 3 530 ft

From Queenstown you can drive to Wanaka by two roads. If you like mountain roads, take the one that leads… continue reading

39.
Wanaka Lake

The fourth largest lake in New Zealand

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| Altitude: 259 m / 850 ft

Lake Wanaka is one of the largest lakes in New Zealand. This lake was also excavated by a huge glacier. From… continue reading

40.
Queenstown

The city of adrenaline

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| Altitude: 313 m / 1 027 ft

Queenstown is a small town, but beautifully situated. It is located directly on beautiful Lake Wakatipu and… continue reading

41.
Hawea Lake

A lake created during the Ice Age

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| Altitude: 240 m / 787 ft

Lake Hawea is a large lake created like most of the Great Lakes on the South Island by a massive glacier… continue reading

42.
Huka Falls

New Zealand's most famous waterfall

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| Altitude: 338 m / 1 109 ft

Huka Falls is probably the most famous waterfall in New Zealand. It is interesting that before the water… continue reading

43.
Rotorua Lake

The remains of a prehistoric volcano

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| Altitude: 287 m / 942 ft

Lake Rotorua is the second largest lake on the North Island. Of interest are the sulfur fumaroles at the… continue reading

44.
Hobbiton

A small town from the Lord of the Rings

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| Altitude: 177 m / 581 ft

Hobbiton is located near the town of Matamata on the North Island of New Zealand. In fact, it is a private… continue reading

45.
Tarawera Lake

Lake with beautiful sunrise

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| Altitude: 301 m / 988 ft

Lake Tarawera is just a quarter of an hour’s drive from Rotorua. It is worth a visit just before dawn, when… continue reading

46.
Haast river

Emerald river

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| Altitude: 23 m / 75 ft

The Haast River drains the glacial Southern Alps, so it has a beautiful blue color. The biggest attraction on… continue reading

47.
Lindis Pass

Pass in the desolate mountains

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| Altitude: 971 m / 3 186 ft

The SH8 road connecting Queenstown with Christchurch culminates in the Lindis pass (971 m above sea level),… continue reading

48.
Wellington

The capital of New Zealand

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| Altitude: 13 m / 43 ft

Wellington is the capital, but only the second largest city in New Zealand. You will be fascinated by modern… continue reading

49.
Kawarau Gorge

The gorge in the region of gold diggers

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| Altitude: 229 m / 751 ft

The Kawarau Gorge is located between Cromwell and Queenstown. In its vicinity you will also find the remains… continue reading

50.
Mirror Lakes

A beautiful place on the outskirts of Fiorland

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| Altitude: 332 m / 1 089 ft

Mirror Lakes is a group of lakes halfway between Te Anau and Milford Sound in a picturesque valley near the… continue reading

51.
Hokitika

Zlatokopecké town

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| Altitude: 3 m / 10 ft

Hokitika is a small town on the west coast of the South Island of New Zealand, which was in the past one of… continue reading

52.
Otago Museum

A unique experience from Otago

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| Altitude: 0 m / 0 ft

The Otago Museum in Dunedin offers the natural, cultural and scientific stories of Otago, New Zealand and the… continue reading

53.
Blue Pools

Blue river

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| Altitude: 318 m / 1 043 ft

Along the road leading to the Aspiring National Park you will find one pleasant place for a short rest – the… continue reading

54.
Raukawa Falls

Picturesque waterfall on the river Mangawhero

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| Altitude: 198 m / 650 ft

The valley of the Mangawhero River is very picturesque and definitely worth a ride. One of the possible stops… continue reading

55.
Fantail Falls

An interesting waterfall in Aspiring National Park

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| Altitude: 457 m / 1 499 ft

In the valley of the river Haast you will find a lot of interesting waterfalls, which fall from the side… continue reading

56.
Irimahuwhero Viewpoint Viewpoint

Beautiful sea shore of Paparoa National Park

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| Altitude: 108 m / 354 ft

Directly from the road leading to the western end of Paparoa National Park, there are beautiful views of the… continue reading

57.
The longest place name in the world

Maori name of the hill in the Guinness Book

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| Altitude: 24 m / 79 ft

Taumatawhakatan­gihangakoauau­otamateaturipu­kakapikimaunga­horonukupokaiw­henuakitanata­hu, or simply **… continue reading

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