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# 45 Breathtaking Sights of New Zealand ...

There are just too many gorgeous sights of New Zealand to mention. It is one of the most beautiful countries in the world (in my opinion, the most beautiful) and according to various statistics, it is also one of the most peaceful country on Earth. Its stunning scenery and landscape has made it the adventure capital of the world and you'll see why when you start drooling over the sights of New Zealand.

## 1. Hobbit Trail, New Zealand

![Hobbit Trail, New Zealand](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/kr/tb/g3ryrd93_426x640.jpg)

Via [Hobbit trail](https://www.flickr.com/photos/coolbiere/8293110811/in/set-72157632233445523)

So many of the sights of New Zealand have become associated with the Lord of the Rings movies.

## 2. Waitomo Glow Worm Caves

![Waitomo Glow Worm Caves](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/nn/a3/g8kt9iob_462x581.jpg)

Via [Let's Glow!](https://www.huffpost.com/entry/glow-worm-cave_n_4617320)

The caves are just as awesome in the daytime too (as you'll see later).

## 3. Ngongotaha Valley

![Ngongotaha Valley](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/b1/zn/rbgq95bx_425x640.jpg)

Via [Primordial New Zealand](https://www.flickr.com/photos/altus/3450234616/)

Stunning primordial forest.

## 4. Ross, South Island

![Ross, South Island](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/or/sp/hga42but_341x450.jpg)

Via ["Turquoise Water" by Jon Hollström ...](https://www.mostphotos.com/en-us/366197/turquoise-water)

The stunning color of the glacial melt waters comes from rock flour (minute particles.)

## 5. Milky Way

![Milky Way](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/c2/q9/zwrjcf41_500x700.jpg)

Via [Milky Way, South Island, New ...](https://web.archive.org/web/http://daringplanet.com/milky-way-south-island-new-zealand/)

Clear skies thanks to lack of light pollution.

## 6. The Milford Track #1

_ Via Milford Track - Mackay Falls_

One of the best hiking trails in New Zealand.

## 7. Milford Track #2

![Milford Track #2](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ch/lw/hotqu0j1_332x500.jpg)

Via [120316_JTSg_7079_h.jpg](https://www.flickr.com/photos/panafoot/7611931448/)

And one of the reasons it's so popular is the diversity along the route.

## 8. Paua Shell

![Paua Shell](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/g5/fb/ph5cwlbc_500x363.jpg)

Via [Paua Shell](https://www.flickr.com/photos/tropicaliving/1919014151/in/photostream/)

I think everyone would love to find some on the beach. Paua shell is only found around New Zealand.

## 9. Aurora Australis over Tainui

_ Via Aurora Australis_

The Southern Hemisphere's equivalent of the Northern Lights.

## 10. Wharariki Beach, Golden Bay

![Wharariki Beach, Golden Bay](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/jg/en/igs4qu7v_323x640.jpg)

Via [New Zealand Trip_225_Wharariki](https://www.flickr.com/photos/tk_five_0/6020744177/)

The beaches are one of the major attractions of New Zealand, yet they're never crowded.

## 11. Queenstown

![Queenstown](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/qf/an/k630r0oq_427x640.jpg)

Via [The best place on earth](https://www.flickr.com/photos/annagorin/11160685384/in/photostream/)

If New Zealand is the Adventure Capital of the World, Queenstown is the Adventure Capital of New Zealand.

## 12. The Blue Pools, Queenstown

![The Blue Pools, Queenstown](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/v5/f3/idt24bml_427x640.jpg)

Via [The Blue Pools](https://www.flickr.com/photos/bigfrank/91168445/)

Mother Nature used every color on the palette when she painted New Zealand.

## 13. Abel Tasman National Park

![Abel Tasman National Park](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ok/gu/nduvs87v_530x626.jpg)

Via [Natural Wonders: Beautiful Places To ...](http://naturaltopwonders.com/)

Just one of 14 national parks in New Zealand.

## 14. Mount Cook

![Mount Cook](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/rx/hs/gl24q59u_554x739.jpg)

Via [Travel Pinspiration - 5 Photos ...](https://www.ytravelblog.com/)

Mount Cook is the tallest mountain in New Zealand.

## 15. Sandfly Bay

_ Via Five lesser-known spots in five ..._

It looks like Wales! Sandfly Bay is a nature reserve and ideal for spotting sea lions and yellow-eyed penguins.

## 16. Whangarei Falls

![Whangarei Falls](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ev/br/jxbrwg7a_600x900.jpg)

Via [15 Things To See and ...](https://www.ytravelblog.com/15-things-to-do-on-new-zealands-north-island/)

If you love waterfalls, there are plenty of viewing opportunities in New Zealand.

## 17. Mangawhai

![Mangawhai](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/a9/qn/bdu5ag06_433x640.jpg)

Via [Untitled](https://www.flickr.com/photos/mitchell-collins/8391792104/)

A favorite among surfers and there's also the Mangwhai Clifftops Walk.

## 18. Waitomo Caves

![Waitomo Caves](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ds/be/lk5uuxnj_402x600.jpg)

Via [Trovolo - Hamilton & Waikato](https://goo.gl/lXZZvg)

These are the glowworm caves you saw earlier - in daylight.

## 19. Tunnel Beach

![Tunnel Beach](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/an/qf/bv92budr_334x500.jpg)

Via [Tunnel Beach](https://www.flickr.com/photos/mundoview/7156969764/)

Just gorgeous.

## 20. Otago

_ Via Outside Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand_

Otago is just outside Queenstown and there's plenty to do here if you seek an adrenaline rush.

## 21. Koekohe Beach

_ Via Dinosaur Eggs_

The huge spherical stones are known as the Moeraki Boulders.

## 22. Akaroa Harbour

![Akaroa Harbour](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/vt/kg/voauhf4o_335x500.jpg)

Via [Akaroa Harbour](https://www.flickr.com/photos/geoftheref/2488499513/in/photostream)

So idyllically rural. Did you know there are 3 million people in New Zealand but 60 million sheep? ^_^

## 23. Sutherland Falls, Manapouri

![Sutherland Falls, Manapouri](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ll/cg/sp3mdegf_480x640.jpg)

Via [HOME SWEET WORLD: Sutherland Falls](https://www.hugedomains.com/domain_profile.cfm?d=homesweetworld.com)

They can't seem to decide if this is the tallest waterfall in New Zealand or if it's Browne Falls.

## 24. Waiotapu Thermal Reserve, Rotorua

![Waiotapu Thermal Reserve, Rotorua](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/w8/kr/gixv2dpf_600x902.jpg)

Via [Sacred spring 红遍春江](https://www.flickr.com/photos/11865547@N06/2233084054/)

This is romantically known as the "Champagne Pool."

## 25. Milford Sound

![Milford Sound](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ql/rn/g9kf88z6_375x500.jpg)

Via [New Zealand](https://goo.gl/ySvgyg)

New Zealand's Fjordland.

## 26. Dunedin

_ Via Five lesser-known spots in five ..._

Another stunning beach.

## 27. Lake Pukaki

![Lake Pukaki](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/wl/oy/j0yz1bjd_334x500.jpg)

Via [Lake Pukaki, New Zealand](https://www.flickr.com/photos/eloctre/6828156649/)

That color is just unreal.

## 28. Ancient Maori Wall Carvings

![Ancient Maori Wall Carvings](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/n9/wt/rt2xksi4_480x640.jpg)

Via [Ancient Wall Carvings, New Zealand ...](https://goo.gl/zV5twa)

The indigenous people of New Zealand are Maoris - Polynesians who settled the islands before 1300 BCE.

## 29. Rob Roy Glacier and Falls

![Rob Roy Glacier and Falls](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/zt/yp/ovegcniw_594x900.jpg)

Via [Rob Roy Glacier And Falls ...](https://fineartamerica.com/featured/rob-roy-glacier-and-falls--new-zealand-craig-lovell.html)

The glacier and the Matukituki River valley is a popular summer hiking area.

## 30. Emerald Lakes, Tongariro

_ Via Travel Pinspiration - 7 Beautiful ..._

Perfect Lord of the Rings Scenery.

## 31. Vineyards

_ Via Planning your trip to New ..._

Book yourself a VW camper and take a tour of the vineyards.

## 32. Mt. Ruapehu

![Mt. Ruapehu](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/d5/us/qfz2n2ff_517x800.jpg)

Via [Ruapehu ash cloud – Historic ...](https://teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/6879/ruapehu-ash-cloud)

The volcano on an eruption day. It's the most active and tallest volcano in New Zealand.

## 33. Christchurch

![Christchurch](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/un/zx/rhpwcy3k_436x582.jpg)

Via [Top 5 Cities in Australia ...](https://www.cntraveler.com/galleries/2011-10-25/top-5-cities-australia-pacific)

The largest city on South Island suffered a huge earthquake in 2010. It was of 7.1 magnitude and 185 people lost their lives.

## 34. Watch Tower

![Watch Tower](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/sn/mr/sfkxjy4z_533x800.jpg)

Via [Mt. Cook](https://www.trekearth.com/gallery/Oceania/New_Zealand/photo417972.htm)

When spring comes to the mountains ...

## 35. Starfish Colony, Paparoa

![Starfish Colony, Paparoa](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/iq/co/lnijl7pn_600x900.jpg)

Via [StudioView - West Coast starfish ...](https://studioview.tumblr.com/post/80965290304/west-coast-starfish-colony-by-mundoview-new)

It's not just we humans that love the beaches of New
Zealand.

## 36. Skippers Road

![Skippers Road](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ym/a7/d7rj84kr_413x620.jpg)

Via [The world's most dangerous roads](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/galleries/The-worlds-most-dangerous-roads/?image=1)

Classed as one of the World's Most Dangerous Roads.

## 37. West Coast, South Island Heading North to Punakaiki

![West Coast, South Island Heading North to Punakaiki](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/y6/fq/p1sij2qk_399x600.jpg)

Via [Traveling to New Zealand](https://www.chicagotribune.com/travel/chi-traveling-to-new-zealand-20120320-photogallery.html)

What a fabulous road trip this would be.

## 38. Auckland

![Auckland](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/mt/cr/rzntjjvo_500x749.jpg)

Via [The world's 10 best cities ...](https://goo.gl/4BZmJY)

One of New Zealand's great cities.

## 39. Hobbit Houses

_ Via theultimatephotos.blogspot.co.uk_

Hobbiton is a permanent tourist attraction and there are tours of Peter Jackson's LOTR movie set.

## 40. Kariotahi Beach

![Kariotahi Beach](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/xl/v2/pvlnif8c_534x800.jpg)

Via [Explosions in the sky](https://www.flickr.com/photos/waltmannz/8737343773/)

Sunsets to rival sunsets anywhere.

## 41. Doubtful Sound

_ Via Doubtful Sound, New Zealand_

One of the larger fjords or Fjordland.

## 42. Winter in New Zealand

![Winter in New Zealand](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/da/k8/w8j1d820_368x550.jpg)

Via [pinterest.com](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/390265123930796197/)

There aren't words to describe it ...

## 43. Cathedral Cove

_ Via Twitter_

This is the beach that's at the very top of my bucket list.

## 44. Larnach Castle, Dunedin

![Larnach Castle, Dunedin](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/rh/in/id93k5xd_422x688.jpg)

Via [Dunedin Gardens to Visit | ...](http://www.dunedingardens.co.nz/)

New Zealand or Scotland? Uncanny!

## 45. Nelson Lakes National Park

![Nelson Lakes National Park](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/fc/fg/egewr6bu_480x640.jpg)

Via [Angelus Hut](https://www.flickr.com/photos/bluepolaris/11187222983/)

The Blue Nelson Lake - also known as Rotomairewhenua – is considered the clearest lake in the world.

Well we've come to the end of my selection of the sights of New Zealand. I'll never tire of the stunning sceneries - will you?

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