Oh man, where to start on giving you a tease on Australia’s best attractions? There are so many! Here’s some: 

• Hiking across our beautiful country is a must-do – even if you’re a couch potato! With a range of trails – from short strolls to the 3,000km Te Araroa tramp there truly is something for everyone.  
• Get wet! Whether you’re planning on whale watching, scuba diving, canyoning, or even great white shark cage diving, our water-based activities are worthy of your Kiwi itinerary.  
• Traditionally Australia food was not a massive enticer to visit (Marmite, anyone?). However, a recent surge in new and creative eateries means that your belly can be as full as your heart here.

Where to go in Australia? Everywhere, duh! But seriously: read our quick guide to narrow your choices down: 

• If you’re into more thrills than Stephen King, consider the south of the South Island. While Queenstown clearly wears the adventure crown, the rest of the region has some mind-blowing activities to entice, also.  
• If the sound of white beaches, sandboarding, Maori culture, and dolphins frolicking sound like fun, head north from Auckland. The Bay of Island, Cape Reinga, and Whangarei Heads all impress.  
• Keen on sunny bays, cute towns, and wineries galore? Drive north from Christchurch to the Marlborough Sounds. Tackle the Queen Charlotte Track, meander around Picton, or head to the famed Cloudy Bay Vineyards (with a sober driver, of course).