Parasailing on Lake Taupo – Aerial Adventure
Experience parasailing on Lake Taupo with Taupo Parasail. Enjoy sky-high views, smooth flights, and an unforgettable aerial adventure.
Best Things to Do in New Zealand (2026 Travel Guide)
Best Things to Do in New Zealand (2026 Travel Guide)
From world-famous landscapes to hidden local gems, this guide showcases the best things to do in New Zealand — from iconic North Island highlights to unforgettable South Island adventures. Whether you’re planning a once-in-a-lifetime trip or building your NZ bucket list, discover top tours, natural wonders, wildlife encounters and free experiences across the country.
Top Attractions, Tours & Experiences Across New Zealand
Your Ultimate Guide to the North & South Islands
Welcome to New Zealand’s ultimate travel guide, where every adventure, from thrilling outdoor activities to cultural immersions, awaits you.
Our carefully curated selection spans the North Island’s rich Maori heritage, geothermal wonders, and coastal adventures, as well as the South Island’s breathtaking alpine landscapes, renowned vineyards, and pristine lakes.
Whether you’re an adventure seeker looking for bungy jumping, a nature lover eager to hike through the Southern Alps, or a food enthusiast keen to savour New Zealand’s seafood and farm-to-table delights, this guide has it all.
Discover iconic experiences, including scenic road trips, family-friendly destinations, and hidden gems, ensuring a memorable journey.
Plan your perfect New Zealand itinerary and let this guide lead you through unmissable experiences across both the North island and South Islands.
Things to Do in the North Island
Explore the North Island of New Zealand with Must Do New Zealand. Discover activities, attractions and unforgettable things to see and do across this diverse and vibrant island.
Things to Do in the South Island
Travel the majestic South Island of New Zealand and discover unforgettable experiences. Explore activities, attractions and incredible things to see and do across this spectacular island.
Some of New Zealands Recommended Must Do Experiences
Handpicked experiences showcasing the diversity of New Zealand — from wildlife encounters and scenic journeys to unique local adventures…
Scenic Flights Over Mount Cook – Helicopter, Ski Plane & Heli-Hike Options
Explore Mount Cook by helicopter, ski plane, or heli-hike. Glacier landings, alpine views, and unforgettable flights over Aoraki await—see your options here.
Kaikoura Helicopters Whale Watching & Scenic Flights
Put yourself in the best viewing vantage point to view Kaikoura’s Sperm Whales and other marine life with Kaikoura Helicopters.
Hanmer Springs Whitewater Rafting Trips
Hanmer Springs provides an idyllic backdrop for an unforgettable grade 2 rafting experience, amongst stunning mountains & marble land formations
Wild Rivers Rafting on the Buller River – Murchison NZ
Experience Wild Rivers Rafting on Buller River’s famous Earthquake Section in Murchison NZ. Half-day whitewater adventure with expert guides awaits!
Kahukiwi Experiences – Maori Culture Experience Rotorua
Discover Kahukiwi – Explore our rich heritage on a 3-hour, intimate and fully-guided, Maori cultural tour in Rotorua, an unmissable tourist attraction.
Hot Air Balloon Flights Methven, South Island
Adventure Balloons NZ operates hot air balloon flights from Methven, Mt Hutt Village, Just an hour and a half from Christchurch and Timaru. (Stay in Methven night before)
Mailboat Pelorus Sound Cruise – Havelock, Marlborough
Join one of the last remaining ‘Genuine’ Mail Boats left anywhere in the world, the Pelorus Mail Boat is an iconic and fascinating look in to yesteryear
Queenstown Helicopter Scenic Flights & Milford Sound
Queenstown helicopter flights with alpine landings, plus Milford Sound scenic flights or heli + cruise. Remarkables and Fiordland views.
Helicopter Scenic Flights Fox Glacier, Franz Josef
‘Glacier Helicopters’ provide scenic flights which include snow landings on the Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier & guided heli-hike adventures
Best Places to Go Jet Boating in New Zealand – Top Jet Boat Rides
Discover the best jet boat rides in New Zealand’s North & South Islands. Experience thrilling 360° spins, fast canyon runs and breathtaking landscapes.
Hokianga’s Waipoua Forest Kauri Trees & Glow Worms
Journey into a unique part of New Zealand, first discovered by Kupe Visit the Waipoua Forest & meet the mighty kauri tree Tane Mahuta