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Pahi Coastal Walk

No. 3 of Best Things to Do in Waikato

Hukafalls Jet Taupo

This exhilarating 30-minute adventure delivers nonstop fun and excitement as you speed along the stunning Waikato River, passing through native forests, steep cliffs, and thermal streams on both banks. Take the Hukafalls Jet Taupo and speed toward the spectacular Hukafalls at up to 80 km/h, marveling at its magnificent cascading views. Along the way, you'll experience the signature 360-degree spin, delivering an exhilarating mix of laughter and adrenaline-pumping thrills.

No. 11 of Night Attractions in New Zealand

Mitai Maori Village

Mitai Maori Village is a Maori cultural village in Rotorua, operated for generations by the Mitai-Ngatai family, situated on land gifted by the Ngati Whakaue tribe. The experience centers around an evening activity, beginning with a traditional welcome ceremony, where travelers can witness the full process of a hangi earth oven meal being unearthed: ingredients are placed on hot stones in the pit, slow-steamed for several hours, then removed and served to travelers as dinner. Cultural performance is the core of the experience, covering Maori songs, poi ball dance, and the finale haka war dance, with narration on Maori history and traditional lifestyle interspersed throughout. In the village, Maori warriors in traditional attire paddle waka—ancient canoes—slowly down the Waiofiro stream, a scene both solemn and majestic. The post-dinner jungle night walk leads travelers through native bush to explore the remains of an ancient fortified village and learn about the lifestyle of early Māori ancestors. Along the way, you can pay respects at the sacred natural spring Te Puna Tapu a Tuhoe, and as night falls, witness the natural spectacle of glowworms twinkling along the forest riverbank.

No. 3 of Night Attractions in Auckland

Queen Street

Queen Street is the core commercial main street in downtown Auckland, New Zealand. It was formed at the beginning of Auckland's founding in 1840 and was named after Queen Victoria. Its northern end reaches the wharf area by Waitemata Harbour, adjacent to the ferry terminal. Following a gentle slope upwards, it reaches Karangahape Road,running through the entire city center, with Auckland's commercial fabric and urban memories spread out along this line. A mix of old and new buildings and glass-curtain skyscrapers outlines Auckland's highly recognizable urban streetscape. As the main street where Auckland's commercial popularity is concentrated, it is densely packed with international brand stores, duty-free shops, wool product and souvenir shops, cafes, and restaurants from various countries, with street performances dotting the area year-round.

No. 2 of Night Attractions in Auckland

Mount Eden

Mount Eden is a dormant volcano located a few kilometers south of downtown Auckland. It has an elevation of about 196 m, formed by the successive eruptions of three craters. The most recent eruption is estimated to have occurred tens of thousands of years ago, leaving behind a bowl-shaped crater at the summit that is about 50 m deep. The crater floor is covered in lush green grass, looking from afar like a giant bowl filled with greenery turned upside down amidst the city. From the parking lot at the foot of the mountain, follow the gentle trail uphill. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the crater rim. A circular wooden boardwalk runs along the rim, with the deep volcanic crater on one side and a panoramic view of the city on the other. The Māori people once built a fortified village here, and the remains of terraced fields and sweet potato storage pits on the slopes are still visible today.

No. 1 of Spring Outings in Auckland

Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill

Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill, whose green spaces connect with Cornwall Park, are often considered one large park andare a great place for a leisurely stroll. It was formed by a volcanic eruption tens of thousands of years ago and stands approx. 180m tall, with a complete crater still preserved at the summit. The mountain's name comes from a single tree that once stood alone on the summit, which was vandalized in 1994 and 2000 and was eventually removed as it could not be saved. Several native saplings were planted on the summit in 2016, and only one will be kept once they grow to continue the "One Tree" name. Today, an obelisk commemorating the Māori people and a bronze statue of a Māori warrior stand at the summit, and the terraced remains on the slopes are remnants left by the early Māori settlers when they built their settlements.

No. 4 of Night Attractions in Auckland

Auckland Harbour Bridge

Auckland Harbour Bridge is a road bridge connecting downtown Auckland and the North Shore. It opened to traffic in 1959 and is approx. 1 km long. The bridge features a steel truss structure spanning the sea, with a clearance of over 40 m beneath it, allowing ocean-going vessels to pass underneath. Viewed from the headland on the North Shore side, the bridge frames the city skyline on the opposite bank, creating a highly recognizable image of Auckland. The bridge has long offered bridge climb and bungy jump experiences; climbing to the top allows for panoramic views of the harbor and the entire city, while the bungy platform is suspended beneath the bridge, offering a unique way to appreciate the bridge by leaping toward the sea.

No. 4 of Best Things to Do in Waikato

The Legendary Black Water Rafting Co, Waitomo

The legendary black water rafting activity at Waitomo Caves is a unique and exciting adventure experience on New Zealand's North Island, attracting many adventure lovers with its mysterious underground landscape and unique activity format. Waitomo Caves is famous for its spectacular stalactites and glowworms, and black water rafting provides visitors with a new perspective to explore this natural wonder. Black water rafting is a comprehensive adventure activity that combines rafting, climbing and walking. Participants put on wetsuits, sit on rubber tires, and float along the underground river, enjoying the brilliant glow of the glowworms in the cave along the way. These glowworms form a starry sky on the top of the cave, adding a mysterious and romantic color to the entire adventure. During the activity, professional guides will lead the team through narrow passages and underground waterfalls to ensure the safety of each participant. The guides will also share interesting knowledge about the formation of the cave, geological features and glowworm ecology, making the whole journey not only exciting but also educational.

No. 9 of Best Things to Do in Bay of Plenty

Whakarewarewa - The Living Maori Village

Whaka Maori Village is a place to introduce the Aboriginal Maori people in New Zealand. Here you can learn about traditional Maori cultural performances, learn how Maori people use geothermal heat in their daily lives, appreciate the history of Maori culture at the Rotorua Museum, and in addition Also visit geothermal pools, geysers and ancient submerged villages.

Driving Creek Railway

DrivingCreekRailway is a "mini" railway with a track width of only 38 cm and a total length of 6 miles. However, because the entire railway line is built on the steep slope of the mountain, its drop is 105 meters. The railway is located among dense jungles and mountains, and there are many sculptures and pottery works along the way.