New Zealand
6 Best Landmarks in New Zealand
The landmarks travelers rate highest across New Zealand, with what makes each worth the trip.
Order reflects review volume from real travelers in New Zealand. Refreshed monthly.
New Regent Street
Landmark · ChristchurchFree entryNew Regent Street is a charming pedestrian mall in the heart of Christchurch, lined with brightly painted Spanish Mission-style buildings that house an eclectic mix of boutiques, cafes, and restaurants.
Read our full guide →Fancy Meow Cat Cafe
Landmark · RotoruaFancy Meow Cat Cafe offers a unique experience for animal lovers visiting Rotorua.
Read our full guide →Maori Rock Carvings
Landmark · TaupoThe Maori Rock Carvings at Mine Bay on Lake Taupo are a stunning modern tribute to Maori heritage.
Read our full guide →Peacock Fountain
Landmark · ChristchurchFree entryThe Peacock Fountain is one of Christchurch Botanic Gardens' most photographed landmarks. Originally installed in 1911, this ornate cast-iron fountain features three tiers of basins adorned with intricate floral and bird motifs, including peacocks.
Read our full guide →Moa Statue
Landmark · QueenstownFree entryThe Moa Statue in Queenstown is a surprising sight: a full-scale replica of an Easter Island Moai statue, standing proudly on the shores of Lake Wakatipu.
Read our full guide →Lake Taupo Hole in One Challenge
Landmark · TaupoThe Lake Taupo Hole in One Challenge is a popular and quirky attraction located on the shores of Lake Taupo in New Zealand.
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Good to know
What is the best-known of the landmarks in New Zealand?
New Regent Street in Christchurch is the most reviewed, with 561 traveler reviews and a 4.0 rating. That makes it the safe choice if you are only fitting in one.
Which of New Zealand's landmarks is worth going out of your way for?
Fancy Meow Cat Cafe in Rotorua rates highest at 4.5 out of 5 across 510 reviews. Smaller crowds than the headline entry usually explain the gap.
Which city in New Zealand has the most landmarks?
Christchurch, with 2 on this list, ahead of Taupo on 2. The list spans 4 cities in total, capped at three per city so one big city cannot crowd out the rest of the country.
Are any of these landmarks free to visit?
Yes, 3: New Regent Street, Peacock Fountain, Moa Statue. That is based on each place's own visiting information, not an assumption about the category.
How is this list of landmarks ranked?
By how many travelers reviewed each place, filtered to those rated well enough to be worth your time, drawn from 390 tracked places in New Zealand. No one pays to appear on it, and the order is refreshed monthly as new reviews land.
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