10 most amazing places to visit in New Zealand

Have you ever wondered what place holds the honorary title of the most beautiful country? Our planet is incredibly diverse in its directions, and pointing the finger at one place or another seems like an impossible task. There are 195 countries with different cultures and different views, but they are all equally breathtaking - so is it even fair to choose a favorite?

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and what makes a place “most beautiful” is the memories you make, the people you meet, and perhaps otherworldly views that you will cherish for the rest of your days.

However, if we talk about otherworldly views, the landscapes of New Zealand are among the most memorable in the world. The sixth largest island nation is filled with unique places that everyone should visit at least once in a lifetime, and to help all your adventurer friends, we have put together a few places that will make your next trip completely unforgettable.

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1. Waipu is a small town in Bream Bay, in the northern part of New Zealand, with Scottish roots. Near the city are the Waipu Caves, which are home to a significant population of fireflies.

2. The giant Ngatoroirangi rock art on Lake Taupo in my Bay has been hailed as one of New Zealand's most outstanding contemporary Maori works of art. Rising 14 meters above the deep waters of Lake Taupo, the sculpture has become one of the biggest tourist attractions on the North Island.

3. Rudyard Kipling once called Fiordland National Park "the eighth wonder of the world." Simply put, this is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Created as a national park in 1952 and listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1990, the area includes icy fjords filled with crystal clear waters, deep lakes that seem almost pristine, spectacular snow-capped mountains that reach for the sky, and stunning views stretching from the granite hills to the sea

4. Wanaka is a city on the east coast of Northland, New Zealand. A long wooden footbridge connects North Wananaki and South Wabanaki, while an alternative connection is a 6 km long road that crosses the river above the estuary.

5. The town of Waitomo is green and hilly, but underneath the sunny, glassed-in area lies something much darker and more intriguing: a system of caves and underground streams. Visitors to the Waitomo Caves can see massive stalactites and stalagmites illuminated by a population of phosphorescent fireflies that live in the caves and illuminate the space with an eerie light.

6. Tutukaka is a locality on the east coast of Northland, New Zealand, in an area commonly referred to as the Tutukaka coast. As the closest marina to the Poor Knights Islands, Tutukaka is the base for boat trips to dive and snorkel in the waters around these protected islands. During the peak of the busy summer months, Tutukaki's population increases from around 600 permanent residents to over 2,400. A footpath leads from Tutukaka to a small lighthouse at Cape Tutukaka (South Gable).

7. Christchurch is a city on the South Island of New Zealand on the east coast of the island and in the Canterbury area. It is New Zealand's second-largest city and is known as the Garden City for its magnificent gardens and parks. The traditional English feel of Christchurch is balanced by the usual New Zealand feeling that you can never be too far from nature, and it's true: the oceans, beaches, and mountains are on the city's doorstep. The Canterbury area is well known for its diverse landscape of snow-capped mountains, beautiful blue lakes, and grassy plains.

8. Huka Falls are waterfalls on the Waikato River, which flows into Lake Taupo in New Zealand. A few hundred meters upstream from Huka Falls, the Waikato River narrows from about 100 meters wide to a canyon just 15 meters across.

9. Hawke's Bay is a region of New Zealand on the east coast of the North Island. The Hawke's Bay area includes the rolling coastal area around the northern and central bay, the flood plains of the Wairoa River in the north, the broad, fertile plains of Heretaung around Hastings in the south, and the rolling interior extending to the Kaweka and Ruahin ranges.

10. Aoraki / Mount Cook - the highest mountain in New Zealand. Its height since 2014 is 3724 meters. It is located in the Southern Alps, a mountain range that stretches along the South Island. A popular tourist destination, it is also a favorite challenge for climbers.