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Explore New Zealand

20 city guides, from Whangārei to Invercargill. Explore Wellington is one of them.

Map of New Zealand with the 20 Explore citiesWhangāreiAucklandPukekoheHamiltonTaurangaRotoruaTaupōGisborneNapierHastingsNew PlymouthWhanganuiPalmerston NorthWellingtonNelsonBlenheimChristchurchTimaruDunedinInvercargill
Each pin opens that city's Explore site. You are here: Wellington.

One brand, twenty cities

Playgrounds, walks, waterfalls and campsites in your city, checked against official sources and mapped. Plus the best local businesses. Each site is built for its own city, with the same standards behind every one.

  • Best-of guidesLocal businesses worth knowing, by category.
  • Maps of local places2,810 public playgrounds mapped so far, plus waterfalls, campsites and cycle spots.
  • The outdoorsWalks, beaches, parks, swimming spots and history.
  • What's OnEvents in your city, updated every week.

North Island

A forest stream near Whangārei FallsExplore WhangāreiTown Basin, falls and the Tutukaka Coast.Visit explorewhangarei.co.nzAuckland skyline and the Sky Tower reflected in the Viaduct Harbour at duskExplore AucklandHarbours, volcanic cones and island day trips.Visit exploreauckland.nzAerial view of central PukekoheExplore PukekoheFranklin towns, market gardens and the Āwhitu coast.Visit explorepukekohe.co.nzThe Italian Renaissance Garden at Hamilton GardensExplore HamiltonThe Waikato River, gardens and lakes.Visit explorehamilton.co.nzMount Maunganui and harbour lights at dusk, TaurangaExplore TaurangaMount Maunganui, harbour beaches and walks.Visit exploretauranga.co.nzA steaming geothermal pool near RotoruaExplore RotoruaLakes, forests, trails and geothermal sights.Visit explorerotorua.nzThe Love Taupō sign beside Lake TaupōExplore TaupōThe lake, the river and the central plateau.Visit exploretaupo.co.nzA statue on a globe on the Gisborne waterfrontExplore GisborneBeaches, surf and the East Coast.Visit exploregisborne.co.nzCoastal cliffs and a Norfolk pine above the sea near NapierExplore NapierArt deco streets and Hawke Bay.Visit explorenapier.co.nzThe clock tower in central HastingsExplore HastingsTe Mata Peak, wineries and orchards.Visit explorehastings.co.nzSunset over the islands off the New Plymouth coastExplore New PlymouthThe coastal walkway and Mount Taranaki.Visit explorenewplymouth.co.nzThe Whanganui River winding through the cityExplore WhanganuiThe river, heritage streets and galleries.Visit explorewhanganui.co.nzThe Square and clock tower in Palmerston North from aboveExplore Palmerston NorthThe Manawatū River, parks and trails.Visit explorepalmerstonnorth.co.nzThe red Wellington Cable Car above the cityExplore WellingtonThe harbour, hills, museums and cafés.You are here

South Island

A calm river reflecting the hills around NelsonExplore NelsonBeaches, sunshine and the national parks nearby.Visit explorenelson.co.nzAutumn vineyard rows near BlenheimExplore BlenheimMarlborough wine country and the Sounds.Visit exploreblenheim.co.nzThe Avon River lined with autumn trees in ChristchurchExplore ChristchurchGardens, the Port Hills and Banks Peninsula.Visit explorechristchurch.nzGardens and walkway above Caroline Bay, TimaruExplore TimaruCaroline Bay and South Canterbury.Visit exploretimaru.co.nzDunedin Railway Station behind its flower gardensExplore DunedinThe peninsula, wildlife and heritage.Visit exploredunedin.nzMemorial gates at the entrance to Queens Park, InvercargillExplore InvercargillSouthland, Bluff and the deep south.Visit exploreinvercargill.co.nz

Who's behind Explore

Explore New Zealand is New Zealand owned and independently run. It started with one city guide and now covers twenty.

About us and contact

How we check our facts

Places are checked against council, DOC and other official sources, and map pins are placed by hand on aerial photos. Details change, so every guide says where to check before you go.

For local businesses

Get listed on the Explore site for your city, or on several.

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