Visit one of the oldest and most influential museums of the Southern Hemisphere. Don’t miss the Antarctic collection, which is of international note. Bring the kids too! They'll love "Discovery", a special centre where visitors can explore the collections in a hands-on way.
Challenge yourself physically and emotionally amidst the treetops in nature’s green setting for a day of fun in New Zealand’s majestic outdoors. Test your fitness, dexterity and daring — from 1 meter above the ground to 20 meters high in the canopy.
Immerse yourself in a wide array of artworks and ideas by Kiwi and international artists in the collections, or in one of their exciting temporary exhibitions. Better still, check the busy program of events taking place throughout the year and take your visit to the next level.
Orana is New Zealand’s only open-range zoo and features 400 animals from 70 species from five continents. It offers a chance for intimate encounters with some of its animals such as hand-feeding giraffes, or watching the majestic big cats being fed from the safety of a truck-mounted cage.
A feast for the senses. Lose yourself in this remarkable and expansive environment of trees, blooms, artworks and stunning views. There are no less than six remarkable conservatories profiling different climate zones. And there is even a huge paddling pool for the kids. Free entry.
Get to know Māori culture up close and personal at this unique and immersive experience — and one that feeds you well too — for all ages. The South Island's only Māori performance and Hāngī is set within Willowbank Wildlife Reserve, home to over 100 species. Book well in advance.