{"id":1996,"date":"2021-03-31T04:05:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-30T17:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/things-to-do-in-new-zealand-10-experiences\/"},"modified":"2025-11-06T16:27:17","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T05:27:17","slug":"things-to-do-in-new-zealand-10-experiences","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/things-to-do-in-new-zealand-10-experiences\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to Do in New Zealand: 10 Unmissable Experiences"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>If you\u2019re not sure where to start with all the adventure and beauty on offer, here\u2019s our guide to the best things to do in New Zealand.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From glowworm caves to thermal pools, bungee jumps to hobbit houses, New Zealand offers countless unique experiences. We\u2019ve put together this concise guide to the best New Zealand has to offer, featuring must-see attractions and local favourites that are worth booking in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"lux_UI lux_single_dealcard cacheid_a715d3d0ed77fd3fe431736e71a558aa\">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_preview\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide lux_dealcard_gallery\" aria-label=\"Luxury Escapes: QT Auckland , Auckland, New Zealand\"><div class=\"splide__arrows\"><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/qt-auckland-new-zealand\/0062y000004v0x1AAA\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC    mapped \" data-name=\"QT Auckland \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\"><div class=\"splide__track\"><div class=\"splide__list\"><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" 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alt=\"QT Auckland , Auckland, New Zealand 8\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_details\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/qt-auckland-new-zealand\/0062y000004v0x1AAA\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC deal_card   mapped \" data-name=\"QT Auckland \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t\t<div class=\"dealcard_details_inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Auckland, New Zealand<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">QT Auckland <\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Designer QT Escape near Auckland Harbour with Rooftop Bar<\/div><div class=\"rating_box\"><span class=\"rating_count gold \">9.3<\/span><span class=\"rating_label\">Exceptional<\/span><span class=\"rating_reviews\">6 reviews<\/span><\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">1 night, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$157<\/span><span class=\"type\">total<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tax\">taxes &#038; fees apply<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"btn_view_offer\">View offer<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"Hotel\",\n    \"name\": \"QT Auckland \",\n    \"address\": {\n        \"@type\": \"PostalAddress\",\n        \"addressLocality\": \"Auckland\",\n        \"addressCountry\": \"New Zealand\"\n    },\n    \"telephone\": \"+1201 977 8523\",\n    \"aggregateRating\": {\n        \"@type\": \"AggregateRating\",\n        \"ratingValue\": \"4.7\",\n        \"reviewCount\": 6,\n        \"bestRating\": 5,\n        \"worstRating\": 1\n    },\n    \"priceRange\": \"1 night from $157 USD\",\n    \"photo\": \"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/66y6wc2mlpk1h48y0oenl.webp\",\n    \"image\": \"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/fw380b7ewq2y73uzuksg.webp\",\n    \"description\": \"Designer QT Escape near Auckland Harbour with Rooftop Bar\",\n    \"amenityFeature\": [],\n    \"geo\": {\n        \"@type\": \"GeoCoordinates\",\n        \"latitude\": -36.8453552817169,\n        \"longitude\": 174.7596177086234\n    }\n}<\/script>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Be dazzled by glowworm caves<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/search?destinationName=New+Zealand&amp;destinationId=le_9fc3d7152ba9336a670e36d0ed79bc43&amp;adults=2&amp;children=none&amp;pages=4\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/search?destinationName=New+Zealand&amp;destinationId=le_9fc3d7152ba9336a670e36d0ed79bc43&amp;adults=2&amp;children=none&amp;pages=4\" rel=\"noopener\">New Zealand<\/a> is one of the few places in the world where you can encounter glowworms in their natural habitat \u2013 an experience not to be missed. There are several locations in the country where these can be found, including the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waitomo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Waitomo Caves<\/a> on the North Island, or Te Anau on the South Island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Embark on a journey through ancient caves before arriving at a still, dark grotto, where you\u2019ll board a boat and float into the abyss. Suddenly, the inky blackness above you illuminates with hundreds of twinkling lights as the glowworms put on their breathtaking show. Who needs Disneyland when nature has created its very own magic?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"lux_UI lux_single_dealcard cacheid_a715d3d0ed77fd3fe431736e71a558aa\">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_preview\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide lux_dealcard_gallery\" aria-label=\"Luxury Escapes: QT Auckland , Auckland, New Zealand\"><div class=\"splide__arrows\"><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/qt-auckland-new-zealand\/0062y000004v0x1AAA\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC    mapped \" data-name=\"QT Auckland \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\"><div class=\"splide__track\"><div class=\"splide__list\"><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/66y6wc2mlpk1h48y0oenl.webp\" 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https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/r5gic35ca47i4j7yrcs.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"QT Auckland , Auckland, New Zealand 7\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/p4xd55cn4k58yecz0mr.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/p4xd55cn4k58yecz0mr.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/p4xd55cn4k58yecz0mr.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_800,h_800\/p4xd55cn4k58yecz0mr.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/p4xd55cn4k58yecz0mr.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"QT Auckland , Auckland, New Zealand 8\" width=\"1200\" 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Fantastic for the whole family, Tekapo Springs offers a series of tiered heated and cool pools, plus steam and sauna rooms. You can even book a stargazing experience, culminating in a private session in the hot pool beneath the glittering stars of the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve \u2013 the only one of its kind in the southern hemisphere and one of only eight in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Go on a culinary journey in Auckland<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>New Zealand is known for its award-winning wines and outstanding produce, available throughout the country, but <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/search?destinationName=Auckland&amp;destinationId=le_464adf7b911508701f4c4e70eab19a6e&amp;adults=2&amp;children=none&amp;pages=2\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/search?destinationName=Auckland&amp;destinationId=le_464adf7b911508701f4c4e70eab19a6e&amp;adults=2&amp;children=none&amp;pages=2\" rel=\"noopener\">Auckland<\/a> stands out with an incredible range and quality that makes it a true food lover\u2019s paradise. 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