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1. Fiordland National Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Fiordland National Park
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2. Abel Tasman National Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Abel Tasman National Park
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3. Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park

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Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
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4. Lake Taupo

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Lake Taupo
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5. Larnach Castle

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Larnach Castle
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6. Tongariro National Park

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Tongariro National Park
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7. Spiritual Center of the Universe

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Spiritual Center of the Universe
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8. Big Dog and Sheep

Big Dog and Sheep
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9. Electrum

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10. Fox Glacier

Fox Glacier
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11. Franz Josef Glacier

Franz Josef Glacier
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12. Gibbs Farm

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Gibbs Farm
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13. Hamilton Gardens

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Hamilton Gardens
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14. Hobbiton Movie Set

Hobbiton Movie Set
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15. Huka Falls

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Huka Falls
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16. International Antarctic Centre

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International Antarctic Centre
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17. Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life Aquarium

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Kelly Tarlton's Sea Life Aquarium
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18. Lake Tekapo

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Lake Tekapo
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19. Milford Sound

Milford Sound
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20. Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

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Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
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21. Auckland War Memorial Museum

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Auckland War Memorial Museum
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22. Aro Ha

Aro Ha
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23. Waiotapu

Waiotapu
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24. Waitomo Caves

Waitomo Caves
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25. Wrights Hill Fortress

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Wrights Hill Fortress
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • New Zealand is a fascinating island country in the Pacific, a world of few people, magnificent forests, live volcanoes, moving glaciers, dense jungles, rivers, lakes, waterfalls, and ancient Maori culture.
  • Two main islands are home to many parks and wilderness reserves where New Zealanders protect their heritage.

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