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Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes in the West Coast of New Zealand is a unique limestone landscape by the ocean. The easy paved track provides a relaxing short walk to the lookout of the pancake rocks and blowholes. A natural arch with surge pools below the Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes walkway. The pancake rocks

Kura Tāwhiti, or Castle Hill (named by early European travelers) Conservation Area is a majestic geographical attraction one mustn’t miss when traveling through Kura Tāwhiti / Castle Hill. Explore the spectacular limestone landscape where the grand battle scenes of “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” were filmed. The Kura Tāwhiti

New Zealand: World Home Of Bungee How did the world’s pioneer commercial bungee jumping operation come to be? Inspired by the ancient ‘land-diving’ ritual of indigenous people of Vanuatu (where they jump off from towers with vines tied around their feet), an adventurous, entrepreneur-minded Kiwi, AJ Hackett, along with his friend / then co-founder of

Lake Hayes is a beautiful lake in between Queenstown and Arrowtown. Surrounding the lake is an easy walkway, suitable for walking, jogging, and cycling. It is a loop track with multiple entry points. It is also a good place to just chill or have a relaxing picnic by the lake, watching the ducks and geese

Known as the holiday villages with a low number of residents, Lake Tekapo and Lake Pukaki are two neighboring big lakes of the South Island in New Zealand. They are located in the unique geography of the Mackenzie Basin, featuring desert-like vast flatlands, with views of snow capped alps to the North. Lake Tekapo: Places

Wanaka, a place that sounds like a fictional continent from Marvel’s comic book, is an all-season resort town in the South Island of New Zealand. Wanaka is also known as a more casual, nature-focussed version of the busy Queenstown. Top Things To Do & Visit In Wanaka Lake Wanaka: Take A Swim / Paddle, Look

Glenorchy is a small rural settlement close to the busy Queenstown. It is a gateway to many hiking trails and also one of the must-go ‘Middle Earth’ locations for The Lord of the Rings fans. Glenorchy Lagoon Scenic Walkway Glenorchy Lagoon Scenic Walkway is an easy walking track featuring the spectacular landscapes of mountains and

Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland is a wonderful active geothermal scenic reserve in New Zealand’s Taupo Volcanic Zone. It is a natural wonder to witness, and a place to visit near Rotorua or Taupo. Waiotapu is a Maori word for ‘sacred water’. Admission tickets can be booked online, or bought on the spot (cashless only) at Wai-o-Tapu Welcome Centre.