New Zealand 2026

A collection of 86 places curated by Charlotte

Places in this collection

  1. Wharariki Beach

    attraction

    Wharariki Road, Pūponga 7073, New Zealand

    Cold, windy, dramatic. Go at low tide if you can. The blue pools at the far end are worth timing it.

    Wharariki BeachView on Google Maps

  2. Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park

    attraction

    Canterbury Region 7999, New Zealand

    Even the “easy” walks feel epic here. You don’t need to be a hardcore hiker to feel small.

    Aoraki/Mount Cook National ParkView on Google Maps

  3. Kidds Bush Reserve Campsite

    attraction

    Meads Road, Hunter Valley 9382, New Zealand

    Tucked-away spot

    Kidds Bush Reserve CampsiteView on Google Maps

  4. Perky's - Floating Bar Queenstown

    bar

    Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

    New Zealand’s only floating bar!

    Perky's - Floating Bar QueenstownView on Google Maps

  5. Arrowtown

    attraction

    Otago Region, New Zealand

    Day trip

    ArrowtownView on Google Maps

  6. Cape Farewell, New Zealand

    attraction

    Pūponga 7073, New Zealand

    Park the car, walk 10 minutes, stand at the edge of the South Island. Simple and unreal.

    Cape Farewell, New ZealandView on Google Maps

  7. Wishbone falls

    activity

    Mount Aspiring 9382, New Zealand

    Swim spot

    Wishbone fallsView on Google Maps

  8. Putaruru Blue Spring

    attraction

    Leslie Road, Tapapa 3483, New Zealand

    Putaruru Blue SpringView on Google Maps

  9. Lake Tekapo Scenic

    attraction

    Lake Tekapo 7999, New Zealand

    6. Lake Tekapo foreshore in spring

    Lake Tekapo ScenicView on Google Maps

  10. Sanga’s Pies

    restaurant

    22 Broderick Road, Johnsonville, Wellington 6037, New Zealand

    Stop for Sanga’s Pies and the red bridge photo, trust me

    Sanga’s PiesView on Google Maps

  11. Mercer Bay Loop

    attraction

    PQPW+24, Leigh 0985, New Zealand

    Hiking trail with mandatory shoe wash stations

    Mercer Bay LoopView on Google Maps

  12. Te Waipounamu / South Island

    attraction

    New Zealand

    RV camper road trip with friends

    Te Waipounamu / South IslandView on Google Maps

  13. Little Blackwood

    bar

    88 Beach Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

    Located on Steamer Wharf, serves cocktails with lake views.

    Little BlackwoodView on Google Maps

  14. Pancake Rocks and Blowholes Track

    attraction

    4294 State Highway 6, Punakaiki 7873, New Zealand

    Found by accident, didn’t want to leave

    Pancake Rocks and Blowholes TrackView on Google Maps

  15. Surat Bay

    attraction

    Otago Region, New Zealand

    Windy, wild, and seals doing their own thing. Feels untouched most days.

    Surat BayView on Google Maps

  16. Little Mez

    restaurant

    Cow Lane, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

    Underground cocktail bar, Mexican fusion, killer cocktails, good vibe

    Little MezView on Google Maps

  17. Lake Matheson

    attraction

    West Coast Region 7886, New Zealand

    4/10 A nice and easy trail, but it's only worth doing on a clear day when there's a reflection on the lake

    Lake MathesonView on Google Maps

  18. Sawyer Burn Hut

    attraction

    Hunter Valley 9382, New Zealand

    Hike with scenic views

    Sawyer Burn HutView on Google Maps

  19. Earnslaw Burn Track

    activity

    Earnslaw Burn Track, Otago Region 9372, New Zealand

    View on Google Maps

  20. Lake Tekapo

    other

    Canterbury Region 7999, New Zealand

    Stargazing is non negotiable. hot pools are literally down the road

    Lake TekapoView on Google Maps