Must See Places In New Zealand Part 2

If you are planning your New Zealand motorhome holiday - whether it is your first trip, or you are lucky to be returning for another dream holiday, then you are spoilt for choice with places to visit.

Here are a few of our favourite must-see places in New Zealand for you to consider adding to your holiday itinerary.

Bay Of Plenty

The Bay Of Plenty was given this much-deserved name as a result of James Cook noting himself just how plentiful this bay was when he first landed in 1769. After so long at sea, it must have been a welcome sight to see a beautiful sandy bay surrounded by plantations and villages. Luckily for modern travellers, it is just as plentiful today. Now, this must-see place boasts orchards, gardens, local beers, and a lot of fresh seafood to enjoy.

The bay is the perfect location to stop and enjoy the local produce while soaking up the sun on the beautiful beaches. If you want to add some excitement into your time here, then this is a great place to enjoy some of the best in outdoor beach pursuits.

Tongariro National Park

If you book a Grand New Zealand Tour, then just one of the many highlights is the Tongariro National Park. This is a stunning area of New Zealand boasting not one, but three active volcanic mountains! Perfect for someone looking for adventure. The landscape around this area is remarkable, and its majestic beauty provides a beautiful backdrop to a selection of places to eat, drink and activities to enjoy.

Moeraki Boulders

On Koekohe Beach sits a natural wonder that is fascinating to behold. The Moeraki Boulders are spheres of stone that seem placed upon the beach in a formation that, at first appears unnatural but are actually naturally formed over years of shoreline erosions. This natural wonder has intrigued people over time and comes with their own set of local legends. So take a trip to see the stones and hear the myths that surround them. We just had to include the option to visit these boulders in our Wonders of New Zealand Tour so that travellers can visit this must-see attraction.

Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers

A trip through the Southern Alps wouldn't be complete without stopping to take in the awe-inspiring ice valleys that seem to flow from mountain top to the sea. The movement of these glaciers is hard to spot by eye, but they are made of slow-moving blue ice that is a wonder to behold.

This pair of glaciers are the most accessible of any in the world, and with care, planning and a local guide can be walked and hiked among giving you the rare opportunity to see some of the harshest of climates first hand.

While you are there, you can stop for a relaxing dip in the glacier hot pools! A once in a lifetime experience.

This must-see place in New Zealand is so wonderful that we have included it in several of our holiday options! Take a look at all our New Zealand holidays here.

Milford Sound

When touring the South Island, you can find Milford Sound sitting majestically in the Fiordland National park. This is the only fjord in New Zealand that you can access by road. It is a natural wonder offering a beautiful landscape of rocky cliffs, deep valleys, waterfalls and views that you won't forget in a hurry.

Perfect for hikers, there are trails for you to explore and some rare wildlife you might be lucky enough to encounter, including both dolphins and ducks.

Dunedin

Located on the South Island is Dunedin, the second-largest city in this area. The city is a bustling metropolis with a rich history and culture to explore. What makes this city genuinely wonderful is its mix of urban offerings paired with the natural wonders nearby.

You don't need to travel far from the city to start to find nature again, and you can visit the beautiful coastlines. For those who love to see the local wildlife, this is a great choice, and we have an excursion available that allow you to tour some of the best rare wildlife spots and see nature at its best.

Lake Wanaka

There is nothing quite like having lakes, mountains and forests together in one beautiful spot and this is precisely what Lake Wanaka has to offer. The peaceful lake is a must-see for many visitors to New Zealand who take the opportunity to have a leisurely walk or cycle ride around the shores of the serene lake with forests and mountains as the backdrop to their adventure.

Once you have taken in the sights of Lake Wanaka on your South Island Discovery Tour and enjoyed the natural beauty, you can head to many of the galleries, shops and restaurants that the nearby towns and villages have to offer.

Auckland

No trip to New Zealand's North Island is complete without a visit to the iconic city of Auckland. This is the largest city that New Zealand has to offer and is packed full of historical sights to see, restaurants and culture to soak in.

Not only do you have the usual city activities of tourism attractions, museums, cafes and shopping expeditions on offer, but you also have the opportunity to visit this famous beach and relax for a while in the sun. Or take the opportunity to book a sailing or water activity lesson to add some excitement to your day.

New Zealand

There is no doubt, New Zealand as a whole has so much to offer any traveller, and this is why our guided tours and independent holidays pack so much in. Our itineraries are all designed to pack in as much or as little as you like into your holiday. So start planning your holiday of a lifetime and prepare for a trip full of memories you will cherish forever.

Make sure to check out the first part of must see places in New Zealand.