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New Zealand’s capital city relishes the good life with its natural beauty, arts, culture and thriving movie industry.

Walk or bike through native scrubland, visit the botanic gardens or stand on the lookout for spectacular views over the city skyline, river and bay.

Day or night, this modern marina precinct is a great spot to dine along the waterfront, attend yachting events and learn about the region’s maritime heritage.

One of the world’s most famous buildings is surprisingly accessible; take in a show or just take a stroll to admire this astonishing building.

One of the world’s most famous buildings is surprisingly accessible; take in a show or just take a stroll to admire this astonishing building.

Baffling optical illusions, quirky displays and a twisting maze make this fun attraction near Wanaka an unforgettable experience for the whole family.

Discover arctic cold, visit indigenous New Zealand and journey back to the age of the dinosaurs at this extensive museum.  

One of the world’s most famous buildings is surprisingly accessible; take in a show or just take a stroll to admire this astonishing building.

Nature experiences abound in this city surrounded by harbors and rain forest. Go island hopping, dine out on the water or peer into the crater of a volcano.

Flanked by the Opera House and Harbour Bridge, Sydney’s transportation hub is one of the prettiest terminals in the world.

Walk or bike through native scrubland, visit the botanic gardens or stand on the lookout for spectacular views over the city skyline, river and bay.

Browse exhibitions of works by artists from New Zealand and around the world displayed in the halls of a striking glass-fronted building.

Enjoy one of Brisbane’s best spots for sunset drinks with panoramic views over the glinting city skyscrapers, the winding river and the City Botanic Gardens.

Try out interactive displays, marvel at intricate creations, get lost in a light show or just have some bizarre fun at this art gallery with a difference.

The modern facilities of Auckland’s major rail and bus hub extend elegantly from the picturesque architecture of a former Edwardian post office.

Baffling optical illusions, quirky displays and a twisting maze make this fun attraction near Wanaka an unforgettable experience for the whole family.

Hike up this grassy volcano to see 360-degree views of Waitemata Harbour and the Hauraki Gulf, as well as intriguing historical sites and cultural centres.

Walk or bike through native scrubland, visit the botanic gardens or stand on the lookout for spectacular views over the city skyline, river and bay.

Mountains, rivers, valleys and beaches are in abundance in this diverse region, which has been shaped by its gold mining and European settler history.

Delve inside the minds of a group of local artists as you explore the curiosities of this fascinating gallery, housed within a former Victorian grain store.