The Best Summer Things to Do in New Zealand's North Island

The Best Summer Things to Do in New Zealand's South Island

The Great Ocean Road is a roadie fit for a Queen (or King), so it’s fitting that it’s in the state of Victoria. This rugged coastal route is full of instagrammable spots, with the amazing views over the 12 Apostles amongst the most famous views in all of Australia. Sadly, only 7 of the towering rock columns remain. There were actually only ever 9 (12 Apostles sounded better), but one collapsed in 2005 and another in 2009, lost to the ocean forever from erosion. Make sure you see this amazing site today as you never know what it may look like tomorrow!


12 Apostels

It's just luck that the popular Rainbow Falls is so close by. It means not only can you visit another epic waterfall, but that many people travel right past this less well known spot.

Just 30 minutes from the Bay of Islands capital of Pahea, this tiered rock waterfall provides a lovely place to swim away from the beaches and often the crowds.


Charlie's Rock Waterfall

Stunning views of the sound - an epic spot

Eatwells Lookout

Cape Reinga offers one of the most scenic views in New Zealand as you look out over the joining of two oceans, their meeting point shown by unique currents and wave activity.

The stunning lighthouse makes an ideal backdrop and don’t forget to snap a picture at the world famous sign.

There are plenty of great walks here with the largest being the Te Paki 3 day coastal track, however you can break this into smaller segments for short walks to match your holiday.

This place holds special significance to Maori, as this is the jumping off point for the spirits of their people as they leave this life for the next. It’s hard not to feel the mana and aura while visiting this place.


Cape Reinga & Lighthouse

Lookout Kakadu Nationalpark

Nice parc with a nice view from the Opera and the Harbour Bridge

Lookout

Piriaka Lookout

Springsure Lookout

Lookout at end of the Gardens road, with lookout spot and beach access

Bay of Fires Lookout

Rex Lookout

Nice Lookout

Picnic site with a great view on Lake Taupo

Awesome Lookout Beach

There are two platforms where you can observe the platypus from

Platypus lookout

Superbe point de vue, surtout pendant le coucher de soleil.

Small waterfall on the side of the road! Pay close attention! This is indicated by a sign!

Waterfalls

Lookout of Cooks beach and Lonely Bay from the top of Shakespeare Cliff

Nice view point visible through a panel from the road indicating "boat launching." Great picture spot, too!

Lookout Lake

Beautiful views of the Rivermouth, the sea, and Mount Taranaki, beach access possible from here.

Lake Wanaka Lookout

Mahia Lookout

Red Knoll Lookout

Mariner's Lookout

Waterfall right in the Whakatane township

Waterfall

Devil’s Staircase viewpoint

Anaura Bay Lookout

Coastal Lookout

Beautiful lookout over the bay and mountains. Directly on the road. Nice place to take a break. Garbage cans and seats are available.

The Best Summer Things to Do in New Zealand's North Island

The Best Summer Things to Do in New Zealand's South Island

12 Apostels

Charlie's Rock Waterfall

Eatwells Lookout

Cape Reinga & Lighthouse

Lookout Kakadu Nationalpark

Lookout

Piriaka Lookout

Springsure Lookout

Bay of Fires Lookout

Rex Lookout

Nice Lookout

Lookout

Lookout

Awesome Lookout Beach

Platypus lookout

Lookout

Waterfalls

Lookout

Lookout Lake

Lookout

Lake Wanaka Lookout

Mahia Lookout

Red Knoll Lookout

Mariner's Lookout

Waterfall

Devil’s Staircase viewpoint

Anaura Bay Lookout

Coastal Lookout

Lookout

Rosetta Head Lookout

Lookout

Otira Gorge Rock Shelter Lookout

Auckland City Lookout

Kilkenny Lookout

Lake Hawea Lookout

Tomahawk Bunkers and Lookout

Eastcape Lighthouse

Makarori Beach Lookout