{"id":2015,"date":"2021-07-14T14:10:19","date_gmt":"2021-07-14T04:10:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/best-views-in-new-zealand-unmissable-lookouts\/"},"modified":"2025-01-10T09:28:26","modified_gmt":"2025-01-09T22:28:26","slug":"best-views-in-new-zealand-unmissable-lookouts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/best-views-in-new-zealand-unmissable-lookouts\/","title":{"rendered":"New Zealand\u2019s Best Views: 7 Unmissable Lookouts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em><strong>Few places on Earth are as naturally breathtaking as New Zealand. Equal parts humbling and empowering, its&nbsp;majestic&nbsp;beauty is&nbsp;a reminder of how lucky we are to call this planet home.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The South Island offers&nbsp;an abundance of mountains, lakes,&nbsp;fiords&nbsp;and rugged coastline,&nbsp;while the North Island is brimming with beaches, caves and&nbsp;national parks. Views like these are best enjoyed from a bird\u2019s-eye perspective \u2013 so bring your camera and hunt down our pick of the best views in New Zealand.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ready to go?<\/strong> Discover our collection of <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/au\/search?destinationName=New+Zealand&amp;destinationId=ChIJh5Z3Fw4gLG0RM0dqdeIY1rE&amp;adults=1&amp;children=none\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Zealand escapes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"lux_UI lux_single_dealcard cacheid_ccdcc137fe637ba64a50fbc262e8ca98\">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_preview\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide lux_dealcard_gallery\" aria-label=\"Luxury Escapes: Hotel Montreal, Christchurch, 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\/hotel-montreal-christchurch-new-zealand\/0062y000008fSIiAAM\" data-le=\"promo\" 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Alternatively, you can drive or&nbsp;catch a bus straight to the&nbsp;summit.&nbsp;Whichever way you choose,&nbsp;you\u2019ll&nbsp;be rewarded with breathtaking views across the&nbsp;harbour, Wellington and its surroundings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Te&nbsp;Mata Peak, Hawke\u2019s Bay&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Spectacular&nbsp;Te&nbsp;Mata&nbsp;Peak&nbsp;stands nearly 400m&nbsp;above sea level&nbsp;and offers panoramic views of the&nbsp;Ruahine,&nbsp;Kaweka&nbsp;and&nbsp;Maungaharuru&nbsp;Ranges and Cape Kidnappers from its peak. On a clear day,&nbsp;the Ruapehu volcano in the&nbsp;centre&nbsp;of Tongariro National Park is also visible.&nbsp;Hike and bike through forests and limestone valleys or drive to the summit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Knights Point,&nbsp;Haast&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For panoramic views of New Zealand\u2019s wild coastline, you&nbsp;can\u2019t&nbsp;beat Knights Point. 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