24 Reasons To Join Us On A 24-Day Road Trip Around New Zealand

By Wild Kiwi Team published on 26 June 2018

If, like Aerosmith, you don’t wanna miss a thing, here’s why soaking in the sights and sounds of both islands will result in one of those truly epic New Zealand holidays you won’t ever forget!


Welcome to New Zealand - The sights and sounds that will define your trip

1) Go Surfing

Practice your surf skills or soak in some rays in Raglan, one of the best totally chill stretches of coastline in the world.

2) Do Adventure Sports

Want to go bungee jumping? How about canyon swinging or skydiving? We’ve got you covered!

3) Visit Hobbtion

Make like your inner Hobbit and stroll around The Shire before settling in for a few drinks at the Green Dragon.

4) Do Some Stargazing

Spend an evening stargazing after a riverside BBQ surrounded by Mt Cook and the Southern Alps.

5) Go Dolphin Watching

There will be lots of dolphins! And whales. And fur seals.

6) See Some Wildlife

Actually, prepare to see ALL of the wildlife. A pretty emosh experience sometimes!

7) Heli-hike

Heli-hike the epic Franz Josef Glacier.

8) Try A Thermal Spa

Enjoy your own thermal spa at Hot Water Beach. Heavenly!

9) Do Wine Tasting

New Zealand holidays aren’t complete without a wine tasting tour!

10) Eat Local Food

Oh, and let’s not forget the locally brewed beer and unforgettable food.

11) Go Zorbing

Wanna go zorbing surrounded by an ancient Redwood Forest? Yeah, you do! And you can in Rotorua.

12) Try A Fergburger

One word: Fergburgers.

13) Visit Milford Sound

Explore the natural beauty of Milford Sound.

14) Do Some People Watching

Sit back and partake in a spot of people watching when sipping your morning coffee.

15) Check Out Weta Workshop

Peek behind the scenes of blockbuster movies at the Weta Workshop.

16) Go Jetboating

Fancy going jetboating in the crater of Taupo Volcano?

17) Visit Waitomo Glow Worm Caves

If your Insta-snaps of the glow worm-illuminated caves in Waitomo don’t get more than a couple of hundred likes, we’ll eat our hats.

18) Learn About Maori Culture

Gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of Maori culture.

19) Experience NZ Nightlife

Hit the dance floor in Auckland, Wellington and Queenstown, and party the night away.

20) Visit Famous Galleries

Stroll museums and art galleries galore.

21) Do Some Queenstown Sports

Kayak the Dart River and go luging at Bob’s Peak in Queenstown. Hello adrenaline!

22) Make New Mates

Make BFFs for life, baby!

23) Try Epic Water Sports

Whatever water-based activities tempt you, NZ is the place to be!

24) Well, What Are You Waiting For…

And finally, these are going to be the best 24 days of your life. You know, just saying.


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