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Created by Elizabeth Iriz • Updated On: January 13, 2023

After traveling around Australia for a month or so, planning to spend some time in New Zealand. Exactly how much time is yet to be determined. Would love to hear any tips about must see, must swim, mu

Mazagran is one of New Zealand.

1. Mazagran

7.4
Café · 5 tips and reviews
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Tansy: the molasses sugar in espresso is awesome. All the coffee in NZ is excellent, but this is my favorite.
Royal Albatross Centre is one of New Zealand.

2. Royal Albatross Centre

8.3
1260 Harington Point Rd, Dunedin, Otago
Nature Preserve · 4 tips and reviews
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Tansy: Check out the seals on your way out, and hopefully the albatross cam will be on again this year: http://www.doc.govt.nz/royalcam
Te Anau Glow Worm Caves is one of New Zealand.

3. Te Anau Glow Worm Caves

7.3
Lake Te Anau, Te Anau, Southland
Cave · 5 tips and reviews
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Tansy: Not specifically this glow worm cave, but any you get a chance to go to. Glow worms are amazeballs :) (NZ doesnt have fireflies, so this is what we got instead)
Golden Bay is one of New Zealand.

4. Golden Bay

Town · 1 tip
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Tansy: Generally beautiful
Lawrence is one of New Zealand.

5. Lawrence

Town · 4 tips and reviews
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Tansy: Go see St Patricks - the giant run down old wooden church behind the pub. It belongs to my family and it's basically our summer home. St Patricks, by Architect R.A. Lawson. Go figure.

6. Gabriel's Gully

Park · No tips or reviews
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Tansy: While you're in Lawrence, the walk to the upper dam is wonderful. Great waterfall and picnic spot at the top.
Fiordland National Park is one of New Zealand.

7. Fiordland National Park

8.8
Te Anau, Southland
National Park · 6 tips and reviews
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Tansy: Generally beautiful
Aoraki Mount Cook is one of New Zealand.

8. Aoraki Mount Cook

8.8
Mt Cook National Park, Mount Cook Village, Canterbury
Mountain · 4 tips and reviews
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Tansy: Generally beautiful, and it's nice to wave at the memory of Sir Ed.
The Craic Irish Tavern is one of New Zealand.

9. The Craic Irish Tavern

6.0
24 The Octagon, Dunedin, Otago
Pub · 1 tip
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Tansy: Great cozy bar in the middle of town. Get the beer battered fries with gravy and say Hi to the humpty dumpty looking guy (Brian) he works at Cadbury's and can hook you up.
Cadbury Chocolate Factory is one of New Zealand.

10. Cadbury Chocolate Factory

6.4
Dunedin, Otago
Factory · 4 tips and reviews
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Tansy: This is why everything smells like chocolate. The three story chocolate waterfall is frankly underwhelming, but the rest of the tour is pretty cool, and loads of chocolate :) My mum's first job was packing pinky bars in this place.
Bluff is one of New Zealand.

11. Bluff

Southland
Town · 2 tips and reviews
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Tansy: Southern most town in mainland NZ. Cold and windy. Great fish and chips. If you're into oysters, bluff oysters are the best in the world (according to kiwis, anyway)

12. Dunedin Musicians Club

Music Venue · No tips or reviews
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Tansy: You'll see a bunch of the same folks playing live in the Octagon thu-sat nights, but they're usually drunker and more fun at the muso's club.
Capers Restaurant is one of New Zealand.

13. Capers Restaurant

412 George St, Dunedin, Otago
Café · 11 tips and reviews
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Tansy
Governors Cafe is one of New Zealand.

14. Governors Cafe

7.3
438 George st (btw Albany & Frederick), Dunedin, Otago
Café · 5 tips and reviews
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Tansy
Speight's Brewery is one of New Zealand.

15. Speight's Brewery

7.3
200 Rattray St, Dunedin, Otago
Brewery · 13 tips and reviews
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Tansy: What all the students drink. fun brewery tour.
Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa is one of New Zealand.

16. Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

9.1
55 Cable St, Wellington, Wellington
Museum · Te Aro · 119 tips and reviews
Lake Tekapo is one of New Zealand.

17. Lake Tekapo

9.4
State Hwy 8, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury
Lake · 24 tips and reviews
Milford Sound is one of New Zealand.

18. Milford Sound

Milford Sound, Southland
Village · 18 tips and reviews
The Mt. Vic Chippery is one of New Zealand.

19. The Mt. Vic Chippery

8.6
5 Majoribanks St, Mount Victoria, Wellington
Fish and Chips Shop · 21 tips and reviews
Tongariro Alpine Crossing is one of New Zealand.

20. Tongariro Alpine Crossing

8.7
SH 47, Tongariro National Park, New Zealand
Hiking Trail · 20 tips and reviews

Andrew M.Andrew McKenzie: A one day hike across a rugged (inactive) volcano. Driving there is half the fun - it's surrounded by a volcanic moonscape just like you'd see in iceland.

The Library is one of New Zealand.

21. The Library

8.6
53 Courtenay Pl (at Tory St), Wellington Central, Wellington
Lounge · 40 tips and reviews

Andrew M.Andrew McKenzie: Sip cocktails on leather couches surrounded by shelves of books. Get the cocktail that has plum wine in it.

Whale Watch Kaikoura is one of New Zealand.

22. Whale Watch Kaikoura

8.1
Whale Watch Way, Kaikoura, Canterbury
Scenic Lookout · 11 tips and reviews
Skyline Luge is one of New Zealand.

23. Skyline Luge

9.1
Skyline, Queenstown, Otago
Amusement Park · 37 tips and reviews

Andrew M.Andrew McKenzie: The views are there to distract you - ignore them and see how many clueless tourists you can rocket past!

T.S.S Earnslaw is one of New Zealand.

24. T.S.S Earnslaw

Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown, Otago
Boat or Ferry · 9 tips and reviews

25. Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa

7.1
42 Amuri Avenue, Hanmer Springs, Canterbury
Hot Spring · 20 tips and reviews

Andrew M.Andrew McKenzie: Hanmer's a bit out of the way - but if you're passing by, it's known for the hot springs.

Queen Charlotte Sound - Tōtaranui is one of New Zealand.

26. Queen Charlotte Sound - Tōtaranui

Harbor or Marina · 4 tips and reviews

Andrew M.Andrew McKenzie: Rent a kayak in Picton for the day (they're dirt cheap), grab a picnic and island hop around Queen Charlotte's sound!

Church of the Good Shepherd is one of New Zealand.

27. Church of the Good Shepherd

8.4
Pioneer Dr, Lake Tekapo, Canterbury
Church · 16 tips and reviews

Andrew M.Andrew McKenzie: Perfect spot for pics

Cathedral Square is one of New Zealand.

28. Cathedral Square

7.3
Worcester St (at Colombo St.), Christchurch, Canterbury
Plaza · Cathedral Square · 12 tips and reviews
Moeraki Boulders is one of New Zealand.

29. Moeraki Boulders

8.1
Moeraki Boulders Rd, Hampden, Otago
Beach · 13 tips and reviews

Andrew M.Andrew McKenzie: Random boulders in the middle of a beach that are way more fun than it sounds... must stop here if passing by.

Mount Victoria is one of New Zealand.

30. Mount Victoria

9.2
Lookout Rd (at Alexandra Rd), Wellington, Wellington
Mountain · 20 tips and reviews

Andrew M.Andrew McKenzie: Hike up to the top of the mountain for 360 degree views of the city.

Zealandia Eco-Sanctuary is one of New Zealand.

31. Zealandia Eco-Sanctuary

8.4
End of Waiapu Rd., Karori, Wellington
Nature Preserve · 28 tips and reviews

Andrew M.Andrew McKenzie: A giant predator-free fenced off nature reserve full of rare native creatures (kiwi, weta, tuatara, takahe) running amock.

Kazu Yakitori & Sake Bar is one of New Zealand.

32. Kazu Yakitori & Sake Bar

8.0
43 Courtenay Place, Wellington, Wellington
Sake Bar · Te Aro · 15 tips and reviews
Cuckoo is one of New Zealand.

33. Cuckoo

8.4
Kumutoto Plaza, Wellington, Wellington
Cocktail Bar · Wellington Central · 6 tips and reviews
Matterhorn is one of New Zealand.

34. Matterhorn

106 Cuba Mall (btwn Ghuznee & Dixon St), Wellington, Wellington
Lounge · Te Aro · 38 tips and reviews
Black Sparrow is one of New Zealand.

35. Black Sparrow

8.1
10 Majoribanks St (at Courtenay Pl), Te Aro, Wellington
Lounge · 3 tips and reviews
General Practitioner is one of New Zealand.

36. General Practitioner

100 Willis St (at Boulcott St), Wellington Central, Wellington
Gastropub · 14 tips and reviews
Ortega Fish Shack is one of New Zealand.

37. Ortega Fish Shack

8.9
16 Majoribanks St, Wellington, Wellington
Seafood Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews
North Hagley Park is one of New Zealand.

38. North Hagley Park

9.4
Park Terrace (btw Deans and Hagley Ave), Christchurch, Canterbury
Park · Hagley Park · 4 tips and reviews

39. Mosaic By Simo

Falafel Restaurant · Upper Riccarton · 1 tip
Christchurch Botanic Gardens is one of New Zealand.

40. Christchurch Botanic Gardens

9.3
7 Riccarton Ave, Christchurch, Canterbury
Botanical Garden · Hagley Park · 28 tips and reviews