Popular New Zealand destinations

Choose Queenstown for bungy jumps, jet boats and lake outings, with mountains close to town.

Base yourself beside Lake Wānaka for walking, cycling and access to the Southern Alps.

Stay in Te Anau for Milford Sound, Doubtful Sound and walks through Fiordland’s forest and mountains.

Combine lake cruises, Huka Falls and outdoor adventures, then allow separate time for nearby Tongariro.

Explore geothermal parks and Māori cultural experiences, with rafting, biking and ziplining nearby.

Choose a gentle glowworm cave tour or a more physical underground rafting and caving trip.

Find your kind of adventure

Compare skydive locations by scenery, jump options and how they fit your route.

Find the right jump for you, from the original Kawarau Bridge site to the higher Nevis Bungy.

Compare river grades, settings and physical requirements before choosing your rafting trip.

Choose between narrow canyon rides, river journeys and trips focused on scenery.

Explore fiords, lakes and coastlines, with practical advice on departures and transport.

Compare mountain flights, glacier landings and other routes before choosing a flight.

Start planning your New Zealand trip

Choose your destinations, compare activities and build a route around the time you have.

Where to go

Find a region that suits your interests, then use the destination guide to plan your stay.

What to do

Compare outdoor experiences by location, intensity and what each trip includes.

Plan your route

Choose an island, trip length, regions and activities for a suggested day-by-day itinerary.

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Take your trip plan with you

Keep your route, bookings and budget in one place, with room for the stories you’ll bring home.

Choose your island

Discover volcanic landscapes, Māori culture, glowworm caves and warm northern coastlines. Explore Rotorua, Taupō, Tongariro and beyond.

Explore alpine lakes, glacier valleys and fiords. Explore Queenstown, Wānaka, Aoraki/Mount Cook, the West Coast and Abel Tasman.

New Zealand road trip ideas

Central North Island Adventure — 7 days

An Auckland-return route through Rotorua, Taupō and Tongariro. See where to stay and how to choose between geothermal visits, lake activities and walking.

South Island Alpine Adventure — 10 days

Travel from Christchurch through Tekapo, Aoraki/Mount Cook, Wānaka and Queenstown to Fiordland. Allow for the final Te Anau night and onward travel.

Ultimate South Island Road Trip — 14 days

A Christchurch loop through Kaikōura, Abel Tasman, the West Coast, Wānaka, Queenstown and Aoraki. Check the overnight plan before booking your flights.

Practical ideas for your New Zealand adventure

Aotearoa Adventures helps you decide where to go, what is worth booking and how to connect it all. Start with a destination, compare an activity or use the trip planner to build a suggested route.

The travel guides cover timing, transport, costs and packing so you can turn the ideas into a workable holiday.