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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 95 attractions in Auckland

Farm and Eco-tour hosted by NZ and Maori operators. Experience Nature & Culture of the region where our family has lived since 1922. Small personalised groups (max 11), with all tours visiting our historic Homestead for afternoon tea (food handling certified). Lunch, rainforest, craft-shopping, wine and honey-tasting, and Muriwai gannet colony included. Opportunity to offset emissions with our Native tree planting project, (certificates issued, trees tagged & protected). Book online, 10% discount for cash.

Attraction type: Farm
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 1 attractions in Waitomo Caves
Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 95 attractions in Auckland

Contemporary Maori tours in the Auckland region. City, historical sites, rainforest and black sand West coast beaches - all from an indigenous perspective. Daily tours with a maximum of 10 people, private customised tours also available. Award winning, Maori owned company. Strong eco focus combined with the chance to see stunning landscapes, whilst also getting a cultural overview.

Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 41 attractions in Rotorua

Geothermal site where visitors can view a variety of features including mud pools, geysers, steaming volcanic lakes and mineral terraces.

Attraction type: Hot spring/geyser
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 41 attractions in Rotorua
Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 41 attractions in Rotorua
Attraction type: Other; Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 41 attractions in Rotorua

An extraordinary experience of sight, sound and smell awaits you at this active New Zealand volcano, where the always present white cloud lends a mystical touch. Tour guides outfit you for an adventurous trek on the island where signs of volcanic activity are everywhere.

Attraction type: Volcano; Water park
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Rapids Jet, Taupo
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 19 attractions in Taupo
Attraction type: Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 116 attractions in Wellington

Experience the whole of New Zealand in one building! Te Papa is New Zealand's bold, innovative and interactive national museum. Explore the great treasures and stories of this country, its unique natural environment, Mori culture and taonga (treasures), dynamic art heritage, and its fascinating history. Te Papa is located on Wellington's spectacular waterfront. Open every day from 10am to 6pm and until 9pm on Thursdays. General admission is free.

Attraction type: Museum; History museum; Natural history museum; Art gallery; Museum complex; Shop
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 116 attractions in Wellington

Zest Food Tours are about conversations not commentaries. A personal guide takes 2-8 guests to meet the people behind some of the best tastes in Wellington, the Wairarapa and Dunedin. Mostly walking tours, we stroll between visits to top food outlets, sampling taste treats and talking about living in the district and its food and wine specialities. Zest’s access to top places and people is unique, in an interactive memorable and fun style.

Attraction type: Tour
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Sky Tower, Auckland
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 95 attractions in Auckland

The tallest structure in the Southern Hemisphere, this tower is more than a thousand feet high.

Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest; Observation deck/tower
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 2 attractions in Kerikeri
Attraction type: Forest
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Auckland Museum, Auckland
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 95 attractions in Auckland

Discover the history and culture of New Zealand through this memorial to those who sacrificed their lives in wartime.

Attraction type: History museum; Museum; Military museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 95 attractions in Auckland

Discover New Zealands maritime history through highly interesting and unusual displays.

Attraction type: Maritime museum
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Auckland Zoo, Auckland
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 95 attractions in Auckland

Dedicated to protecting endangered species and housing animals in natural habitats, this zoo has native and overseas animals, an African savannah, farm animals for kids, and a forest aviary.

Attraction type: Zoo
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 95 attractions in Auckland
Attraction type: Tour
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Huka Falls, Taupo
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 19 attractions in Taupo

Huka Falls is more like a massive swarm of rapids. The change in elevation is not what Huka Falls is all about. Located near Taupo, the falls area is viewable from an easily accessible bridge and for...

Attraction type: Waterfall
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Wellington Zoo, Wellington
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 116 attractions in Wellington
Attraction type: Zoo
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Zorb Rotorua, Rotorua
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 41 attractions in Rotorua
Attraction type: Amusement/theme park
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 41 attractions in Rotorua

Rainbow Springs is simply beautiful.  Loads of New Zealand species in a calm, shady location.  Kiwi Encounter is very educational, so you'll love it if you're a patient listener.  Kiwi eggs in...

Attraction type: Nature center; Nature reserve; Wildlife park
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