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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 17 attractions in Paihia

Come sailing on Carino NZ. Help to hoist sails or sit back and relax. We are the only yacht licensed to swim and view wild dolphins in the Bay. Included is an island stopover for Snorkeling tours, Island walks, beach games and BBQ lunch. Depart Paihia 9.30am-3.45pm daily.

Attraction type: Group tour/boat
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Auckland Zoo, Auckland
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 104 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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Wellington Zoo, Wellington
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 117 attractions in Wellington

Wellington Zoo is a wonderful place to meet - boost your creative thinking and planning in their friendly, exotic environment. Overlooking Monkey Island, the Archibald Centre is an unforgettable...

Attraction type: Zoo
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #4 of 117 attractions in Wellington

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Attraction type: Architectural building; Concert; Historic site
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #8 of 43 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 centre; Nature reserve; Wildlife park
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Ananda Tours, Waiheke Island
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 3 attractions in Waiheke Island

Enjoy Waiheke's award winning wines and locally produced gourmet delights, along with gardens and galleries,music and poetry, native birds and bush walks in any combination.All tours are accommpanied by an informed commentary, ensuring you get the most out of the experience.

Attraction type: Tour
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 17 attractions in Paihia

Sweeping clifftop lawns, a giant flagstaff, a unique fully carved Maori meeting house and the historic Treaty House are the setting for guided tours, basic Maori language classes, cultural shows and the world's largest single-hulled canoe (waka). Open daily except Christmas. Essential to understand NZ bicultural history.

Attraction type: Historic site; Garden
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Rotorua Museum, Rotorua
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 43 attractions in Rotorua
Attraction type: Museum; History museum
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 117 attractions in Wellington

Free, one-hour guided tours of Parliament operate every day on the hour. Take a tour with one of our trained guides to visit key parts of Parliament’s buildings and learn about our parliamentary processes. Weekdays: first tour 10am, last tour 4pm. Saturdays and most public holidays: first tour 10am, last tour 3pm. Sundays: first tour 11am, last tour 3pm. We recommend you arrive least 15 minutes before the tour departs as Tour group sizes are limited and so you have time to check in your belongings. Everyone must leave their bags, coats, phones, cameras and other electronic devices in secure storage at the Visitor Centre in the Beehive. Individuals do not need to book. Groups of 10 or more are required to book their tour in advance.

Attraction type: Government building
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 117 attractions in Wellington

The New Zealand Portrait gallery aims to provide a continuous sequence of exhibitions devoted to the personalities and the history of New Zealand. It provides a place where the pictorial biography of...

Attraction type: Art gallery
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Agroventures, Rotorua
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 43 attractions in Rotorua

Agroventures is home to unique New Zealand adventure activities located within the realm of the world famous Agrodome. Adventures include the worlds first Shweeb - a human powered mono rail race track, Rotorua Bungy - jump from 43 m, Freefall Xtreme body flying; the only one in Australiasia! Agrojet - power around a 1 km jet sprint course at speeds of up to 100 kmph and swoop through the air at 130 kmph. Agrojet - New Zealand's fastest jet boat experience.

Attraction type: Amusement/theme park
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Cornwall Park, Auckland
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #9 of 104 attractions in Auckland

This lovely urban park offers an escape from the city hustle and bustle with oak tree-lined roads, winding paths and grazing sheep and cattle.

Attraction type: Park
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 117 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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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 24 attractions in Taupo
Attraction type: Other; Sports complex
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 104 attractions in Auckland
Attraction type: Group tour/boat; Nature trail
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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 20 attractions in Napier
Attraction type: Nature reserve
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Te Puia, Rotorua
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 43 attractions in Rotorua

Definitively worth doing but skip the private tour it is not worth the money.  The dinner is not that great but it allows you to see the geyser at night.  Allow enough time to visit the workshops...

Attraction type: Educational site
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Huka Falls, Taupo
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #3 of 24 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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TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #1 of 1 attractions in Matamata
Attraction type: Tour
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Albert Park, Auckland
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #11 of 104 attractions in Auckland

This elegant garden close to downtown Auckland has towering palm trees, a floral clock, a Victorian fountain, statues and an Argentinian ombu tree, whose enormous roots grow above ground.

Attraction type: Park
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