{"id":41149,"date":"2022-08-17T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-17T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/?p=41149"},"modified":"2022-11-02T17:19:06","modified_gmt":"2022-11-02T09:19:06","slug":"the-ultimate-new-zealand-bucket-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/the-ultimate-new-zealand-bucket-list\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ultimate New Zealand Bucket List"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Planning your next getaway to the <em>other<\/em> land down under, but not sure where to start? From breathtaking fjords to quirky exhibitions, discover the wonders of New Zealand with our comprehensive list of must-dos that\u2019ll show you how to live, eat and play like a local!<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whenever we talk about bucket lists and epic adventures, our minds often wander to places like the bustling streets of India, the charming cobblestone walkways of Italy, or the nature wonderland that is the United States.&nbsp;However, there\u2019s a hidden gem that\u2019s tucked away in the southern hemisphere: New Zealand. With more than 700 islands to its name, you\u2019d be able to find anything and everything your heart desires \u2014 from the stunning cityscapes to rich culture, and of course, untamed wilderness in all shapes and forms.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But with so much going on, you may be wondering how and where to start; after all, within New Zealand, you may find yourself struggling to choose between a visit to the North or South Islands.&nbsp;So to help you guys out, we\u2019ve put together a list of 15 bucket list-worthy places and things to do sorted according to the respective islands. All you need to do is to book that flight, pack your bags, and set off!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>North vs. South Island \u2014 Which Should I Visit?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Generally speaking, if you\u2019re on the lookout for a cultural trip with a good mix of city life and nature, then the North Island (a.k.a. Auckland and Wellington) might be your best bet. There, you get to immerse yourself in the Maori culture, hit up gorgeous geothermal spots, and of course, paint the town red in its vibrant cities.<br><br>But if you prefer taking the off-the-beaten track and would like to experience all that nature has to offer, then the South Island would be a perfect choice. From rugged landscapes to mist-cloaked fjords, the South Island is a treasure trove of marvels just waiting to be uncovered and can be accessed through major cities like Christchurch and Queenstown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Must-Visit Spots On The North Island<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Waimangu Volcanic Valley, Rotorua<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/1-9.png\" alt=\"The Ultimate New Zealand Bucket List\" class=\"wp-image-41151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/1-9.png 900w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/1-9-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/1-9-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/1-9-600x314.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Image credits: The Road Trip<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the world\u2019s youngest geothermal valley, Waimangu is a unique geographical landscape that formed as a direct result of the 1886 Mount Tarawera eruption. It\u2019s currently home to a variety of unique craters, geysers, hot springs, and wildlife. Take a self-guided walking tour to explore the various systems like the Inferno Crater or the Mt. Haszard Trail, and end off by the tranquil Lake Rotomahana.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you\u2019re done at the Waimangu Valley, don\u2019t forget to take some time to explore the rest of Rotorua \u2014 explore a variety of sparkling lakes and gorgeous forests, and of course, immerse yourself in the Maori culture.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><em>Find out more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waimangu.co.nz\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.waimangu.co.nz\">Waimangu Volcanic Valley<\/a> <em><em><span><em style=\"font-style: italic\">to build the ultimate<\/em><\/span><\/em><\/em> New Zealand bucket list <\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. <strong>Gibb\u2019s Farm, Makarau<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/2-7.png\" alt=\"The Ultimate New Zealand Bucket List\" class=\"wp-image-41152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/2-7.png 900w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/2-7-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/2-7-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/2-7-600x314.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Image credits: <em>Tripadvisor<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t let its name deceive you \u2014 this is not your average farm. Gibb\u2019s Farm is, in fact, an open-air sculpture park that features some of the most stunning avant-garde sculptures you\u2019d ever lay your eyes on, commissioned from some of the world\u2019s most renowned artists.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Expect more than 20 abstract cultures on this 1000-acre plot of land, which have been designed to complement the environment and landscape. Oh, and do note that while the farm is open to public, it&#8217;s only for one day out of a month!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><em><em><em>Find out more about <a href=\"https:\/\/gibbsfarm.org.nz\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/gibbsfarm.org.nz\">Gibb&#8217;s Farm<\/a> <em><em><span><em style=\"font-style: italic\">to build the ultimate<\/em><\/span><\/em><\/em> New Zealand bucket list <\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Hobbiton, Waikato<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/3-6.png\" alt=\"The Ultimate New Zealand Bucket List\" class=\"wp-image-41153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/3-6.png 900w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/3-6-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/3-6-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/3-6-600x314.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Image credits: <em>Unsplash<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Did you actually visit New Zealand if you didn\u2019t check out Hobbiton, a.k.a. the lush pasture where the spirit of <em>the <\/em>Shire lives on? If you\u2019re not sure what we\u2019re referring to, it\u2019s where the epic Lord Of The Rings Trilogy was filmed, and where all our favourite hobbits reside.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t forget to book a guided tour \u2014 while you can drive up to Hobbiton on your own, embarking on your own adventure will not be possible, so plan ahead to avoid disappointment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>F<\/em><span><em style=\"font-style: italic\">ind out more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobbitontours.com\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.hobbitontours.com\">Hobbiton<\/a> <em><em><span><em style=\"font-style: italic\">to build the ultimate <\/em><\/span><\/em><\/em>New Zealand bucket list <\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. <strong>Tindalls Bay, Whangaparaoa<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/4-7.png\" alt=\"The Ultimate New Zealand Bucket List\" class=\"wp-image-41154\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/4-7.png 900w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/4-7-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/4-7-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/4-7-600x314.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Image credits: Dailymail<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ve probably seen images of glowing, neon-blue shores \u2014 those are a result of bioluminescence plankton, otherwise known as the aurora of the sea, and for good reason! Equal parts surreal and breathtaking, being on the beach during the algae bloom can feel like you\u2019re in Pandora, the world of <em>Avatar<\/em>. If Tindalls Bay is out of the way, fret not \u2014 as long as you\u2019re along the Whangaparaoa Peninsular, you\u2019d most likely be able to spot a glimpse of this gorgeous phenomenon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>F<\/em><span><span><i>ind out more about <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nzherald.co.nz\/nz\/tindalls-beach-glows-blue-due-to-bioluminescence-on-whangaparaoa-peninsula-north-of-auckland\/FAOYZIENJXBJ3DDA2KXKRXK4VE\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nzherald.co.nz\/nz\/tindalls-beach-glows-blue-due-to-bioluminescence-on-whangaparaoa-peninsula-north-of-auckland\/FAOYZIENJXBJ3DDA2KXKRXK4VE\/\"><i>Tindall&#8217;s<\/i><\/a><\/span><em style=\"font-style: italic\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nzherald.co.nz\/nz\/tindalls-beach-glows-blue-due-to-bioluminescence-on-whangaparaoa-peninsula-north-of-auckland\/FAOYZIENJXBJ3DDA2KXKRXK4VE\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nzherald.co.nz\/nz\/tindalls-beach-glows-blue-due-to-bioluminescence-on-whangaparaoa-peninsula-north-of-auckland\/FAOYZIENJXBJ3DDA2KXKRXK4VE\/\"> Bay<\/a><\/em><span><i> to <em><em><span><em style=\"font-style: italic\">build the ultimate <\/em><\/span><\/em><\/em>New Zealand bucket list <\/i><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. <strong>Hot Water Beach, <strong>Coromandel Peninsular<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/5-6.png\" alt=\"The Ultimate New Zealand Bucket List\" class=\"wp-image-41155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/5-6.png 900w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/5-6-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/5-6-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/5-6-600x314.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Image credits: All About Whitianga<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bring a shovel and get comfy \u2014 as its name suggests, the Hot Water Beach is where you can dig your very own natural hot pool. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the Pacific Ocean situated just metres away from where you decide to set up camp!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wonder how on Earth this works? Well, because New Zealand sits on a geothermal fault line, it means that geothermal springs are aplenty. Our recommendation: pack a comfy swimsuit, bring your favorite snacks and bask in the best of what nature has to offer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><em><em>F<\/em><span><em style=\"font-style: italic\">ind out more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecoromandel.com\/explore\/hot-water-beach\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.thecoromandel.com\/explore\/hot-water-beach\">Hot Water Beach<\/a> to build the ultimate New Zealand bucket list<\/em><\/span><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. <strong><strong>Glowworm Caves, Waitomo<\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/6-5.png\" alt=\"The Ultimate New Zealand Bucket List\" class=\"wp-image-41156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/6-5.png 900w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/6-5-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/6-5-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/6-5-600x314.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Image credits: <em>Truly Experiences<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Imagine this: you\u2019re gliding silently through still waters, and above you, millions of tiny creatures dance around and radiate a luminescent glow. That\u2019s a small sneak peek into what it\u2019s like as you take a boat ride through the glowworm grotto, an attraction that is unique to New Zealand. Here, you\u2019ll venture over 40 meters underground where you\u2019ll find yourself in a completely different world; one that was created nearly 30 million years ago.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>F<\/em><span><em style=\"font-style: italic\">ind out more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.waitomo.com\/glowworms-and-caves\/waitomo-glowworm-caves\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.waitomo.com\/glowworms-and-caves\/waitomo-glowworm-caves\">Glowworm Caves<\/a> <em><em><span><em style=\"font-style: italic\">to build the ultimate <\/em><\/span><\/em><\/em> New Zealand bucket list<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. <strong>Matakana Village Farmers\u2019 Market, Matakana<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/7-6.png\" alt=\"The Ultimate New Zealand Bucket List\" class=\"wp-image-41157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/7-6.png 900w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/7-6-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/7-6-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/7-6-600x314.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Image credits: Concrete Playground<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s not all scenic landscapes over in New Zealand! The Matakana Village Farmer\u2019s Market is a complete foodie haven, where you\u2019ll be spoiled for choice with their fresh, sustainable, and artisanal produce. Expect a huge variety of options, from delicious galettes to fresh pressed juices and the freshest fruits and vegetables in all shapes and forms. The market runs every Saturday from 8 AM to 1 PM throughout the year \u2014 be sure to bring a reusable bag or two to lug your purchases home (which will be plenty, trust us).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>F<\/em><span><em style=\"font-style: italic\">ind out more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.matakanavillage.co.nz\/market\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.matakanavillage.co.nz\/market\">Matakana Village Farmers\u2019 Market <\/a><span><em style=\"font-style: italic\"><em><em><span><em style=\"font-style: italic\">to build the ultimate <\/em><\/span><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/span>New Zealand bucket list<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. <strong>Hiakai Restaurant, Wellington<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/8-5.png\" alt=\"The Ultimate New Zealand Bucket List\" class=\"wp-image-41162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/8-5.png 900w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/8-5-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/8-5-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/8-5-600x314.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Image credits:<em> 50 Best Discovery<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A visit to the Rotorua region would have most likely given you the chance to have a taste of Maori Cuisine. But if you did not get the opportunity, you can still savor the flavours at Hiakai, a fine-dining restaurant that spotlights locally farmed and foraged indigenous ingredients and flavours in modern and innovative ways. Be sure to make a reservation at this degustation restaurant \u2014 seats at this establishment need to be booked weeks in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><em><em>F<\/em><span><em style=\"font-style: italic\">ind out more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hiakai.co.nz\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.hiakai.co.nz\">Hiakai Restaurant<\/a> <span><em style=\"font-style: italic\"><span><em style=\"font-style: italic\"><em><em><span><em style=\"font-style: italic\">to build the ultimate<\/em><\/span><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/span><\/em><\/span> New Zealand bucket list<\/em><\/span><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. <strong>Giapo Gelato, Auckland<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/9-6.png\" alt=\"The Ultimate New Zealand Bucket List\" class=\"wp-image-41163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/9-6.png 900w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/9-6-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/9-6-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/9-6-600x314.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Image credits:<em> <\/em><\/em><i>Auckland<\/i><em><em>nz<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A trip to New Zealand is not complete without doing the Hokey Pokey! And by that, we mean having a scoop of the nation\u2019s sweetest treasure \u2014 think rich and creamy vanilla ice cream mixed generously with delicious honeycomb toffee morsels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And while you\u2019re likely to find this at nearly every convenience store or ice cream shop on the island, we love Giapo Gelato for its curious yet artisanal range of flavors and concepts. Think selfie ice cream cones, squid-shaped ice cream, and donuts and brookies in some of the most sinfully delightful flavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>F<\/em><span><em style=\"font-style: italic\">ind out more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.giapo.com\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.giapo.com\">Giapo Gelato<\/a> <span><em style=\"font-style: italic\"><span><em style=\"font-style: italic\"><em><em><span><em style=\"font-style: italic\">to build the ultimate<\/em><\/span><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/span><\/em><\/span> New Zealand bucket list<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Must-Visit Spots On The South Island<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10. <strong>Lake Tekapo, Mackenzie Country<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/10-3.png\" alt=\"The Ultimate New Zealand Bucket List\" class=\"wp-image-41164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/10-3.png 900w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/10-3-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/10-3-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/10-3-600x314.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Image credits:<em> Unsplash<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A three-hour drive away from Christchurch, Lake Tekapo is everything you\u2019d imagine New Zealand to be \u2014 picturesque views of the Southern Alps and the calm turquoise lake. But by night, did you know that it is also the perfect place to marvel at a sky full of stars? After all, it is part of the UNESCO Dark Sky Reserves! For the best experience, opt for the stargazing tour where you\u2019ll find yourself soaking in the Tekapo Hot Springs while soaking up the stars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><em><em>F<\/em><span><em style=\"font-style: italic\">ind out more about <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tekapotourism.com\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.tekapotourism.com\">Late Tekapo<\/a> <span><em style=\"font-style: italic\"><span><em style=\"font-style: italic\"><em><em><span><em style=\"font-style: italic\">to build the ultimate<\/em><\/span><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/span><\/em><\/span> New Zealand bucket list<\/em><\/span><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>11. <strong>Malborough Wine Trail, Marlborough<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/11-2.png\" alt=\"The Ultimate New Zealand Bucket List\" class=\"wp-image-41165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/11-2.png 900w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/11-2-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/11-2-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/11-2-600x314.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><i>Image credits:<\/i><i> <\/i><em><em>Wikiwand<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may not be familiar with Marlborough, but you would\u2019ve likely heard of household names like Cloudy Bay, Allan Scott and Hunter\u2019s Wine \u2014 just some of the 30-odd wineries and vineyards in the region. The Wine Trail is famous for its Sauvignon Blanc and stunning views \u2014 don\u2019t forget to take a day or two off to fully explore the region!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>F<\/em><span><span><i>ind out more about <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marlboroughwinenz.com\/visit-us\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.marlboroughwinenz.com\/visit-us\"><i>Marlboroug<\/i><\/a><\/span><em style=\"font-style: italic\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marlboroughwinenz.com\/visit-us\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.marlboroughwinenz.com\/visit-us\">h Wine Trail<\/a><\/em><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marlboroughwinenz.com\/visit-us\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.marlboroughwinenz.com\/visit-us\"><i> <\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-style: italic\"><em style=\"font-style: italic\"><span><em style=\"font-style: italic\"><em><em><span><em style=\"font-style: italic\">to build the ultimate<\/em><\/span><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/span><\/em><\/span><i> New Zealand bucket list<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>12. <strong>Aoraki Mount Cook, Canterbury<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/12-2.png\" alt=\"The Ultimate New Zealand Bucket List\" class=\"wp-image-41166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/12-2.png 900w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/12-2-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/12-2-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/12-2-600x314.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Image credits:<em> Unsplash<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aoraki Mount Cook is home to some of the highest mountain ranges and longest glaciers in New Zealand. With more than 20 peaks over 3000 metres high, this national park is also a popular destination for mountaineers of all stripes. Of course, the activities at Mount Cook are not confined to winter sports. Here, you\u2019ll also get to explore a variety of nature-filled activities: mountain walks to alpine tarns, relaxing strolls to herb fields, and of course, a chance to bask in the stillness of nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>F<\/em><span><span><i>ind out more about <\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newzealand.com\/sg\/feature\/national-parks-aoraki-mount-cook\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.newzealand.com\/sg\/feature\/national-parks-aoraki-mount-cook\/\"><i>Aoraki<\/i><\/a><\/span><em style=\"font-style: italic\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newzealand.com\/sg\/feature\/national-parks-aoraki-mount-cook\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.newzealand.com\/sg\/feature\/national-parks-aoraki-mount-cook\/\"> Mount Cook<\/a><\/em><span><i> <\/i><span style=\"font-style: italic\"><em style=\"font-style: italic\"><span><em style=\"font-style: italic\"><em><em><span><em style=\"font-style: italic\">to build the ultimate<\/em><\/span><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/span><\/em><\/span><i> New Zealand bucket list<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>13. <strong>Pancake Rocks, Punakaiki<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/13-1.png\" alt=\"The Ultimate New Zealand Bucket List\" class=\"wp-image-41167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/13-1.png 900w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/13-1-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/13-1-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/13-1-600x314.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Image credits:<em> Unsplash<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A drool-worthy natural formation, the Pancake Rocks features stacks on stacks of thin limestone sheets that have piled onto one another after millions of years of weathering. While no one really knows how it managed to reach this stage, one thing\u2019s for sure \u2014 it sure makes for a unique photo op! While you\u2019re there, go ahead and explore the Putai blowhole and surge pools within the vicinity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><em>F<\/em><span><em style=\"font-style: italic\">ind out more about <a href=\"https:\/\/punakaiki.co.nz\/about_punakaiki\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/punakaiki.co.nz\/about_punakaiki\/\">Pancake Rocks<\/a> <span><em style=\"font-style: italic\"><span><em style=\"font-style: italic\"><em><em><span><em style=\"font-style: italic\">to build the ultimate<\/em><\/span><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/em> <em><span><em style=\"font-style: italic\">New Zealand bucket list<\/em><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>14. Nelson Arts Festival, Nelson<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/14-2.png\" alt=\"The Ultimate New Zealand Bucket List\" class=\"wp-image-41168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/14-2.png 900w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/14-2-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/14-2-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/14-2-600x314.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><i>Image credits:<\/i><span><i> <\/i><\/span><em><em>NelsonWeb<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">South Island may be known for being a nature wonderland, but you\u2019d be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is also home to an amazing community of art aficionados. Enter: the Nelson Arts Festival, one of the most popular arts and culture events in the region. Explore a range of workshops, literary events, theatre acts, and musical performances during this 10-day event that takes place in October each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>F<\/em><span><em style=\"font-style: italic\">ind out more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nelsonartsfestival.nz\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nelsonartsfestival.nz\">Nelson Arts Festival<\/a> <span><em style=\"font-style: italic\"><span><em style=\"font-style: italic\"><em><em><span><em style=\"font-style: italic\">to build the ultimate<\/em><\/span><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/span><\/em><\/span> New Zealand bucket list<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>15. &nbsp;Bra Fence, Cardrona<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/15-1.png\" alt=\"The Ultimate New Zealand Bucket List\" class=\"wp-image-41169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/15-1.png 900w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/15-1-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/15-1-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/15-1-600x314.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><i>Image credits:<\/i><i> <\/i><em><em>Unsplash<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No this isn\u2019t a typo \u2014 a trip up to this fence will literally present hundreds of bras in all sizes and colours undulating in the wind. This curious movement began in 1999, and today, it has become a tourist hotspot for its peculiarity! Despite its kooky beginnings, the movement has evolved into something more meaningful. In 2015, the Bra Fence was rebranded to become Bradrona and has raised more than $30,000 for the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation. So if you find yourself in the area, don\u2019t forget to stop for a quick photo op and make a donation or two to this worthy cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><em>F<\/em><span><em style=\"font-style: italic\">ind out more abo<\/em><\/span><\/em><span><em>ut <\/em><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stuff.co.nz\/travel\/destinations\/nz\/95565502\/world-famous-in-new-zealand-the-cardrona-bra-fence\"><em>the Cadrona Bra Fence<\/em><\/a><span><em> <\/em><\/span><em><span><em style=\"font-style: italic\"><span><em style=\"font-style: italic\"><span><em style=\"font-style: italic\"><em><em><span><em style=\"font-style: italic\">to build the ultimate<\/em><\/span><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/span><\/em><\/span> New Zealand bucket list<\/em><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>16. &nbsp;Kaikoura Seafood BBQ Kiosk, Kaikoura<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/16.png\" alt=\"The Ultimate New Zealand Bucket List\" class=\"wp-image-41170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/16.png 900w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/16-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/16-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/16-600x314.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><i>Image credits:<\/i><i> <\/i><em><em>Neat Places<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This roadside seafood shack has been around since 1993 and has been serving up the freshest seafood that taste like the ocean. Some of their must-try include their whitebait fritters, Blackfoot abalones, as well as their seafood chowder. We love that it\u2019s just a short drive to Point Kean, where you can go seal watching. So pack up your grub and spend an afternoon by the coast!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><em>F<\/em><span><em style=\"font-style: italic\">ind out more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaikoura.co.nz\/listing\/kaikoura-seafood-bbq\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.kaikoura.co.nz\/listing\/kaikoura-seafood-bbq\">Kaikoura Seafood BBQ Kiosk<\/a> <span><em style=\"font-style: italic\"><span><em style=\"font-style: italic\"><em><em><span><em style=\"font-style: italic\">to build the ultimate<\/em><\/span><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/span><\/em><\/span> New Zealand bucket list<\/em><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>17. &nbsp;<strong>Franz Josef Glacier, Westland Tai Poutini National Park<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/17.png\" alt=\"The Ultimate New Zealand Bucket List\" class=\"wp-image-41171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/17.png 900w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/17-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/17-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/17-600x314.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><i>Image credits:<\/i><i> <\/i><em><em>Unsplash<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re looking for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, the Franz Josef Glacier is the answer. Located in the Westland Tai Poutini National Park, the glacier is one of the most accessible ones in the country for explorers to visit and interact with. Choose to get up close and personal by taking a guided ice walk, or enjoy the best of both worlds through a heli-hike \u2014 a combination of a helicopter ride and a hike. Whichever option you choose, we promise it\u2019s nothing but jaw-dropping views.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><em>F<\/em><span><em style=\"font-style: italic\">ind out more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newzealand.com\/in\/franz-josef-glacier\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.newzealand.com\/in\/franz-josef-glacier\/\">Franz Josef Glacier<\/a> <span><em style=\"font-style: italic\"><span><em style=\"font-style: italic\"><em><em><span><em style=\"font-style: italic\">to build the ultimate<\/em><\/span><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/span><\/em><\/span> New Zealand bucket list<\/em><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>18. &nbsp;<strong><strong>Firefly Cinemas, Canterbury Region<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/18.png\" alt=\"The Ultimate New Zealand Bucket List\" class=\"wp-image-41172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/18.png 900w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/18-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/18-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/18-600x314.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><i>Image credits:<\/i><i> <\/i><em><em>Concrete Playground<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019ve seen it in the movies, so why not try it out in real life? Chances are you\u2019d already be renting a vehicle for your travels around the island, so book a spot and watch a movie with South Island\u2019s largest drive-through cinema concept! The great thing is that Firefly Cinemas isn\u2019t confined to one location, but instead roves around the entire Canterbury Region, so don\u2019t worry about missing out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><em>F<\/em><span><em style=\"font-style: italic\">ind out more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.firefly.nz\/about\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.firefly.nz\/about\/\">Firefly Cinemas<\/a> <span><em style=\"font-style: italic\"><span><em style=\"font-style: italic\"><em><em><span><em style=\"font-style: italic\">to build the ultimate<\/em><\/span><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/span><\/em><\/span> New Zealand bucket list<\/em><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Go Forth And Explore The Wondrous World Of New Zealand<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/nz-final.png\" alt=\"The Ultimate New Zealand Bucket List\" class=\"wp-image-41173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/nz-final.png 900w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/nz-final-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/nz-final-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/nz-final-600x314.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019ve made it this far down the article, you\u2019d come to realise that no matter which island you end up on, you will definitely be in for a treat. But before every trip, it\u2019s also important to take the necessary steps to ensure that you\u2019re prepared for any challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thankfully, we\u2019re here to help you out. From car rentals to petrol runs and everything else in between, don\u2019t forget to make use of your YouTrip Card to lock in those <a href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/what-are-wholesale-exchange-rates-how-to-use\/\">wholesale exchange rates<\/a> and overall peace of mind when you\u2019re travelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you don\u2019t have a YouTrip card yet, sign up now and be sure to check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/youtrip-perks\/\">YouTrip Perks<\/a> page for exclusive offers and promotions too! For more great tips and articles like this, join our <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/youtripsquad\">Telegram(@YouTripSG)<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/go.you.co\/blog-newsletter\">subscribe to our free weekly newsletter here<\/a> or down below! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And while you&#8217;re at it, why not join the conversation with thousands of #YouTroopers in our very own Community Telegram Group <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/youtripsquad\">@YouTripSquad<\/a>? 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