Tourism New Zealand

Sights to See in New Zealand

There are many sights to see whilst in New Zealand, this country is full of culture, history and natural phenomenons.

If your are looking for an insight into New Zealand history and culture, whether it be Maori culture or historic sights from the first European settlers. There are many places to visit such as:

Cathedral Square in Christchurch is usually a starting point for alot of travellers, the square is placed right in front of New Zealands most famous cathedral 'Christ Church'. It had started construction in 1864 and completed in 1904. Designed by English Architect 'Sir George Gilbert Scott'.

Nevis Valley in central Otago, is a country valley where in 1862 there where the first reports of gold being found, it wasn't untill years later that anyone realised there was a fortune to be made in this valley starting off the Nevis Valley Gold Rush. The valley still stands today, with historic landmarks still in place including the old cemetery. This is a beautiful spot aswell and is easily accessible during the warmer months by 4 wheel drive or mountain bikes.

Captain Cook's landing sight and young Nick's Head, located in Gisborne in the Eastland Region. This Historic Reserves marks the spot where Captain Cook first hit New Zealand soil in 1769. As for young Nick's Head, this is the headland which a young surgeons boy named Nicholas Young first spotted New Zealand, Captain Cook later named this head land as Young Nick's Head.

Aswell as the never ending list of Natural Sights such as Mount Eden and One Tree Hill in Auckland, Mine Bay in Taupo, Katikati, Moeraki in Otago Coast, Pancake rocks at Punakiaki, Mount Iron is Wanaka, Mount Hikuragi in East Cape, Mount Victoria in Wellington, Port Hills in Christ Church and Flagstaff Hill in Dunedin.

With many more places to see what a great time to start exploring the magical land of New Zealand.