Government Gardens, Rotorua

Government Gardens Rotorua: free heritage park with Tudor museum, rose gardens, croquet lawns & Lake Rotorua views. 5 min from Rotorua CBD. Open daily.

Kuirau Park, Rotorua

Kuirau Park Rotorua: NZ’s only free geothermal public park. Mud pools, crater lake, free hot footbaths & Saturday market. 5 min walk from Rotorua CBD.

Tongariro Alpine Crossing

Tongariro Alpine Crossing is NZ’s best day hike. 19.4 km of volcanoes, emerald lakes and jaw-dropping views in Tongariro National Park.

Picton Foreshore Walk

Picton foreshore walk is a free harbour walkway in Marlborough’s Sounds gateway town. Ferry views, native bush, coffee & access to the Queen Charlotte Track.

Pelorus Bridge Scenic Reserve

Pelorus Bridge Scenic Reserve: free Hobbit filming location with emerald swimming holes & native forest walks. On SH6 between Blenheim & Nelson.

Ross Goldfields Trail

Visit Ross to walk the historic goldfields for free. See old mining equipment and beautiful views of the coastline.

Goldsborough Gold Mining Area

Explore Goldsborough, a free historic gold-mining site. Walk through old tunnels and try your luck gold panning in the creek.

Hokitika Town Heritage Walk

The Hokitika Heritage Walk is a free way to see the town’s history. Explore statues, old buildings, and local art.

Hole in the Rock Cruise

Chase wild dolphins, and sail through a rock arch at the edge of the Pacific. The Hole in the Rock Cruise is the Bay of Islands’ most iconic adventure.

Sky Tower Auckland

Sky Tower Auckland — 328m observation deck, SkyJump & SkyWalk experiences, and dining with 360° city views. An unmissable Auckland landmark.