These Are The 5 Busiest Places In New Zealand

New Zealand is home to many charms, many of them natural, that are worth visiting at least once in your life. In this article we will discover some of the best-known places in New Zealand, those that are most successful among tourists. Do you dare to meet them? We promise you will not be disappointed.

1. Queenstown, one of the most famous places in New Zealand

Part of the tourist success of Queenstown is due to the large number of activities it offers: from enjoying various adventure sports, such as bungy jumping or rafting,  to other quieter options, such as hiking or horseback riding.

All of this is possible thanks to Queenstown’s prime location on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, amidst towering mountain ranges. This lake is the longest in the country, with a length of eighty kilometers, although if it stands out for something, it is for the beauty of its landscape.

Queesnstown also stands out as one of the great centers of New Zealand cuisine and wine. Therefore, it is recommended to go to one of the gourmet restaurants that it houses and enjoy the local cuisine, as well as try the splendid Pinot Noir or Pinot Gris, very aromatic and fresh.

2. Hobbiton (Matamata)

Since Peter Jackson discovered this wonderful place to the rest of the world thanks to the Lord of the Rings trilogy , many tourists come every year to see the hobbit houses located between hills.

It is, therefore, a unique place that is worth visiting regardless of whether or not you are a fan of the JRR Tolkien universe. A place where everyone who visits it feels in a magical corner.

The only way to visit Hobitton is through the guided tours organized by Hobbiton Movie Set Tours. These are held practically every half hour -although it is advisable to book them in advance-, they last about two hours and include a stop at the El Dragón Verde inn, where you can taste craft beer.

3. Cathedral Cove

From The Lord of the Rings we move on to The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian to discover one of the portals that the Pevensie family used to reach the famous fantasy world. This is Cathedral Cove , a rock arch surrounded by wonderful beaches that is located on the Coromandel Peninsula.

Getting to the place is very simple, as it is perfectly signposted. It can be done on foot, but also by boat or kayak. Of course, being one of the most touristy places in New Zealand, it is best to go early or at sunset so as not to coincide with a large number of visitors.

4. Milford Sound

It is not only one of the most visited places in New Zealand, but also one of the most beautiful and recommended. And it is that Milford Sound, one of the many fiords of Fiordland National Park, is the most outstanding example of the natural landscape of this country.

Likewise, Milford Sound stretches ten miles inland from the Tasman Sea and is surrounded by peaks that are over 1,200 feet high. One of the best ways to know all this is by taking a cruise from which, in addition, you can see colonies of wild seals or waterfalls.

5. Wellington

The capital of New Zealand, located at the southern tip of the North Island, between a port and several green and rolling hills, could not be missing on this list. Its beauty, as well as its commitment to culture or art, have made it recognized by Lonely Planet as “the coolest little capital in the world”.

Among the tourist possibilities it offers, its museums should be highlighted, starting with the Te Papa Tongarewa, which pays tribute to the history of the country with various exhibits.

You should also visit the Kaori Sanctuary Trust, a reserve of more than two hundred hectares; or hike the Makara Track for spectacular views.