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Sports in New Zealand: More than just a game

  • Young Kiwi golfer, Lydia Ko, is all praises for New Zealand's world-class golf courses.
    Kiwi golfer, Lydia Ko., New Zealand

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  • All Blacks team at Eden Park
    Auckland
    All Blacks team at Eden Park , Auckland

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    Wellington
    Faultline Ultra, Wellington

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See our world-famous All Blacks or find your flow on our mountain bike trails – there’s always a seat (or a track) waiting for you.

Whether it’s the roar of a last-minute try or the steep slope of a gritty mountain bike trail, sports in New Zealand are about atmosphere and spending time with mates.

New Zealand All Blacks
New Zealand All Blacks, New Zealand

By Kai Schwörer

Rugby

To see a live rugby match is to experience the heartbeat of New Zealand. Whether you’re joining the sea of black jerseys at Auckland’s Eden Park or sitting under the new roof at One New Zealand Stadium in Christchurch, you’ll feel the energy of a nation that lives for the game.

Get in the game

Golf

Golf like a New Zealander on courses with unique architectural integrity. You’ll find a mix of modern masterpieces like Te Arai Links, which prioritize a minimalist, "firm and fast" playing surface, and historic gems like Titirangi that reflect the strategy of the golden age of design. It’s a chance to play thoughtfully designed layouts where the challenge comes from the wind, the bunker placement, and the creative shot-making required at every hole.

Find Your Line

Golfing at Jacks Point
Queenstown
Golfing at Jacks Point, Queenstown

By Destination Queenstown

Cycling at Lake Pukaki, near our tallest mountain, Aoraki Mt Cook
Cycling at Lake Pukaki, near our tallest mountain, Aoraki Mt Cook, New Zealand

By Miles Holden

Cycling

Find trail networks designed for flow and variety, ranging from the massive, Californian redwood canopies of Rotorua to the steep, lift-accessed alpine runs in Queenstown. You’ll find everything from "Great Rides"—smooth, multi-day journeys through native bush—to technical, hand-built singletrack that follows the natural contours of the hills.

Pick your path

Whether you're a beginner or experienced, the coastline around Gisborne is known for its clean, reliable surf.
Tairāwhiti Gisborne
Surfing lesson, Tairāwhiti Gisborne

By Brennan Thomas

Surfing

Discover surfing defined by consistent swells and a wide variety of uncrowded coastlines. You can ride the world-famous left-hand point break at Raglan or the powerful, black-sand peaks of Piha and Muriwai. From the reliable summer breaks in Gisborne to the wild southern reefs, it’s a raw, high-energy way to experience the Pacific and Tasman oceans.

Find your drop in

Routeburn Track
Southland
Routeburn Track , Southland

By Great Southland

Hiking

When you’re tramping here, you’ll feel the sudden drop in temperature the second you step under the thick canopy of a beech forest. It’s a mix of the damp, earthy smell of moss and the silence of the backcountry, broken only by the occasional call of a Tūī. Whether you're hauling a pack up a steep ridge in Fiordland or crossing the volcanic craters of Tongariro, you’ll see views that make you feel tiny against the sheer scale of the landscape. It’s less about "conquering" a peak and more about that deep, quiet exhaustion you feel when you finally reach a remote hut at sunset.

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