What does it feel like to meet a god of the forest? To swim with a dusky dolphin? Or to seek another world? Well, it's here to find in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Seeking a little more of Aotearoa?

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One small step for some, but a massive plunge for others. Are you brave enough to take the leap? #IfYouSeekNZ Learn more: https://www.newzealand.com/int/bungy/

If You Seek Something to Conquer

One small step for some, but a massive plunge for others. Are you brave enough to take the leap?

Seek the thrill
queenstown
As one of the first places in the world to catch the suns’ morning rays there’s really no better way to soak it all in… than from a hot pool

If You Seek The First Light

As one of the first places in the world to catch the suns’ morning rays there’s really no better way to soak it all in… than from a hot pool overlooking the Pacific Ocean

Seek the warmth
christchurch-canterbury
Dust off your feet and unroll your map as you venture into the magical world of Hobbiton™. Your journey awaits.

If You Seek a Little Adventure

Dust off your feet and unroll your map as you venture into the magical world of Hobbiton™. Your journey awaits.

Seek adventure
hamilton-waikato
This is a pōwhiri. Performed by the Ngāti Awa people of Whakatāne. What does this welcoming ceremony feel like? You’ll have to come and experience it! #IfYou...

If You Seek Connection

This is a pōwhiri. Performed by the Ngāti Awa people of Whakatāne. What does this welcoming ceremony feel like? You’ll have to come and experience it yourself

Seek a warm welcome
bay-of-plenty
Fancy your own personal hot pool right on the beach? The locals know the best way to soak it all in, it just takes a little effort and a shovel

If You Seek Buried Treasure

Fancy your own personal hot pool right on the beach? The locals know the best way to soak it all in, it just takes a little effort and a shovel... So, what’s the secret?

Seek your own hot pool
coromandel
Kai (food) inspired by the whenua (land), moana (sea), and tāngata (people) of Aotearoa. This is Hiakai. Come have a taste!

If You Seek Traditions Reimagined

Kai (food) inspired by the whenua (land), moana (sea), and tāngata (people) of Aotearoa. This is Hiakai. Come have a taste!

Seek unique tastes
wellington
What’s stopping you? Blossoming orchards, lush forests and a gorgeous stretch of New Zealand’s coastline. You just have to get through 1352m of tunnel.

If you Seek Mystery

Blossoming orchards, lush forests and a gorgeous stretch of New Zealand’s coastline. You just have to get through 1352m of tunnel. Come for a ride!

Seek the great taste
nelson
Meet New Zealand's curious dusky dolphins. Gathering in large pods off the coast of Kaikōura, they’ll be more than happy to greet you! Come for a snorkel 🐬 ...

If You Seek New Mates

Meet New Zealand's curious Dusky dolphins. Gathering in large pods off the coast of Kaikōura, they’ll be more than happy to greet you! Come for a snorkel!

Seek underwater friends
christchurch-canterbury
Kina, fresh from our moana (ocean). Some love it, others… not so much, but there’s only one way to find out

If You Seek Unusual Delights

Kina, fresh from our moana (ocean). Some love it, others… not so much, but there’s only one way to find out...

Seek seafood delights
northland
A little fantail bird told us there’s a better view from up top. More trees, sky and sounds to explore. We thought we’d have a look for ourselves… want to co...

If You Seek Nature. Faster.

A little Fantail bird told us there’s a better view from up top. More trees, sky and sounds to explore. We thought we’d have a look for ourselves… want to come see?

Seek eco-adventure
rotorua
What’s it like bathing in a pool gifted by gods? Māori warriors once used them to heal their battle-scared bodies, so what’s the secret? You’ll have to try f...

If You Seek Renewal

What’s it like bathing in a pool gifted by gods? Māori warriors once used them to heal their battle-scared bodies, so what’s the secret? You’ll have to try for yourself!

Seek renewal
rotorua
Son of Ranginui (sky father) and Papatūānuku (earth mother), Tāne Mahuta (‘God of the Forest’) stands more than 50m tall.

If You Seek Perspective

Son of Ranginui (sky father) and Papatūānuku (earth mother), Tāne Mahuta (‘God of the Forest’) stands more than 50m tall. Come over and meet New Zealand’s largest living Kauri tree.

Seek a god of the forest
northland
What’s down there? Hidden 100m below in the deep dark caves of Waitomo? There’s only one way to find out… 🧗 #IfYouSeekNZ Learn more: https://www.newzealand....

If You Seek a Different Direction

What's down there? Hidden 100m below the deep dark caves of Waitomo? There's only one way to find out...

Seek the challenge
hamilton-waikato
An expert driver, twin V8 engines and you…flying through the Kimiākau River.

If You Seek Goosebumps

An expert driver, twin V8 engines and you…flying through the Kimiākau River. With cliff faces towering over you as you twist and turn, the biggest challenge will be keeping your eyes open!

Seek the action
queenstown
New Zealand's cutest animal stands just 30cm tall (the smallest of its kind). What are they? Well, you'll have to come meet them 🐧 #IfYouSeekNZ Learn more: ...

If You Seek Awww

New Zealand's cutest animal stands just 30cm tall (the smallest of its kind). What are they? Well, you'll have to come meet them

Seek NZ's cutest animal
waitaki
Awe-inspiring mountains, a pristine fjord and cascading waterfalls. This is Milford Sound. Formed with rocks from over 600 million years ago, this place is h...

If You Seek Lost For Words

This is Milford Sound. Formed with rocks from over 600 million years ago, this place is hiding all sorts of magic. You’ll see, once you get here...

Seek awe-inspiring
fiordland

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