new zealand

A collection of 194 places curated by Caitlin

Places in this collection

  1. Kawarau Falls

    attraction

    Frankton, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

    Features a different shade of blue water in winter. Bungee jumping spot offers parking for views. Nearby hikes like Gibston Trail show the river's length.

    Kawarau FallsView on Google Maps

  2. Forgotten World Adventures

    activity

    9 Hakiaha Street, Taumarunui 3920, New Zealand

    Ride a golf cart on train tracks for 142 kilometers through the beautiful New Zealand countryside, go over bridges and through tunnels, see local wildlife, stop for food and drinks, and learn about the history of this area

    Forgotten World AdventuresView on Google Maps

  3. Rob Roy Glacier Track

    activity

    Otago Region 9382, New Zealand

    A bucket list hike with stunning mountain and glacier views, featuring a swing bridge over a turquoise river.

    Rob Roy Glacier TrackView on Google Maps

  4. Mueller Hut Route

    accommodation

    Canterbury Region 7999, New Zealand

    Hiking

    Mueller Hut RouteView on Google Maps

  5. Earnslaw Burn Track Parking

    activity

    Lovers Leap Road, Otago 9372, New Zealand

    A scenic valley with waterfalls, featured in The Lord of the Rings road trip.

    Earnslaw Burn Track ParkingView on Google Maps

  6. Fergbaker

    cafe

    40 Shotover Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

    Better than Fergburger, pastry was really yum, have to try the cream donut

    FergbakerView on Google Maps

  7. Picton

    other

    Picton, New Zealand

    Up through to Picton

    PictonView on Google Maps

  8. Erik's Fish and Chips

    restaurant

    13 Earl Street, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

    The fish was pretty good but the chips ratio was too much and the chips were a bad kind of soggy

    Erik's Fish and ChipsView on Google Maps

  9. Wānaka Lavender Farm

    attraction

    36 Morris Road, Wānaka 9382, New Zealand

    Wander around, have afternoon tea/ice cream, and try different honey. Entry price varies by season.

    Wānaka Lavender FarmView on Google Maps

  10. Blue Pools

    attraction

    Blue Pools Track, Otago Region 9382, New Zealand

    Hiking

    Blue PoolsView on Google Maps

  11. Billy’s

    restaurant

    20 Grant Road, Frankton, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

    In a beautiful glasshouse, must eat to drink

    Billy’sView on Google Maps

  12. Bob’s Cove Track & Nature Walk

    attraction

    Mount Creighton 9371, New Zealand

    Mentioned as a specific scenic spot on the South Island.

    Bob’s Cove Track & Nature WalkView on Google Maps

  13. 12 Mile Delta

    accommodation

    Mount Creighton 9371, New Zealand

    The location where Sam cooks rabbit stew and argues with Gollum before seeing the Oliphaunts, and where they are captured by Faramir. The video shows the exact spot where they see the Oliphaunts marching through.

    12 Mile DeltaView on Google Maps

  14. Duke's Nose/Kairara Rocks Track

    attraction

    Totara North 0479, New Zealand

    A 12km hike in Northland, New Zealand, taking you through native bush and up to a 360-degree viewpoint overlooking Pungarua Harbour. It's known for potential mud and stream crossings, with a steep final climb. The hike is approximately 4 hours long.

    Duke's Nose/Kairara Rocks TrackView on Google Maps

  15. Sundays

    other

    Country Lane 26 Hansen Road, Frankton, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

    Ice cream sandwich, pretty good, we love NZ's ice cream and hokey pokey flavour, the cookie is lowkey mid but it still went nice with the ice cream

    SundaysView on Google Maps

  16. Stratford Plateau Carpark

    accommodation

    Egmont National Park, 4391, New Zealand

    Waking up to this view was surreal. Windy Road up the volcano to get here! Because you're up high it gets cold so wrap up. Cost: $0

    View on Google Maps

  17. The Church of the Good Shepherd

    attraction

    Pioneer Drive, Lake Tekapo 7999, New Zealand

    Even more beautiful than remembered, with surviving lupins nearby.

    The Church of the Good ShepherdView on Google Maps

  18. Mt Rosa Wines

    bar

    47 Gibbston Back Road, Gibbston 9371, New Zealand

    Mt Rosa WinesView on Google Maps

  19. Deer Park Heights Queenstown

    attraction

    432 Peninsula Road, Kelvin Heights, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

    Visit with a hire car, then return it.

    Deer Park Heights QueenstownView on Google Maps

  20. Weta Cave

    attraction

    1 Weka Street, Miramar, Wellington 6022, New Zealand

    Where all the props, weapons and effects for LOTR were created. Located right in Wellington

    Weta CaveView on Google Maps