Hidden gems: Things to dos in New Zealand

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in New Zealand. This list contains 2.4K places from Things to do category.

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Fivefortyfive Watches
Watch store
5.00 (136 reviews)
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Sands Carving Studio
Jewelry manufacturer
👍👍 Alex and Team are master artists in stone,bone and wood.Their integrity with materials and form are second to none. I would recommend them to anyone and can vouch for their honesty and love for their work.Much of the market is full of generic copies ,I can promise you that these people truely put so...
5.00 (124 reviews)
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A Couple of Characters - Kids Birthday Party Entertainment
Children's party service
👍👍 Thank you JJ (aka Spiderman) for making my son’s 5th birthday extra special. The kids absolutely enjoyed having you at the party. He was incredibly amazing and patient with the children. Wish I could give him more than 5 stars ⭐️ 🥰
5.00 (71 reviews)
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Humdinger Distillery - Geraldine
Distillery
👍👍 Stumbled upon Humdinger distillery just off the main street of Geraldine and were tempted in to try a tasting. It's a small, family run distillery and there were three gins available at the time we visited. All were delicious but we chose to buy a bottle of their Citrus Gin. It was awarded a gold m...
5.00 (59 reviews)
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Makara Peak Mountain Bike Park
Park
5.00 (57 reviews)
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Whanganui Tours
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Tracey was awesome! We did a ~five hour-long tour around Whanganui, visiting different scenic lookouts, marae and historic buildings along the way. Tracey was enthusiastic, caring, thoughtful and gracious every step of the way. Much, much gratitude for making our Whanganui trip better in every way.
5.00 (48 reviews)
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Ben Lomond Track
Hiking area
👍👍 The track is easily a match for any of the Great Walks tracks in terms or view. Although the track is a few kilometers long only, one can enjoy spectacular surroundings throughout the entire walk. The connecting Tiki Trail is boring as it is completely covered by trees and there was no access from t...
5.00 (46 reviews)
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Elvis Presley Museum
Museum
👍👍 This place is well worth a visit, even if you are not a dedicated Elvis fan. So many interesting things to look at, and our guide's enthusiasm was catchy. It is a private museum, so bookings are essential.
5.00 (43 reviews)
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Tim Wilson Gallery
Art gallery
In this specialist art gallery, paintings by Tim Wilson & others capture New Zealand's environment.
5.00 (43 reviews)
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That Place - Mountain Bike Park
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Me and six friends went to That Place not really knowing what to expect and boy are we happy that we went. We were welcomed with open arms by Tom and family, and their adorable little puppy Flo. Awesome downhill tracks and really nice campground will all the facilities you need. Beautiful spot alon...
5.00 (38 reviews)
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Juno Gin | Begin Distilling
Distillery
5.00 (32 reviews)
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Y O G A L L E R Y – Yoga Studio + Art Gallery
Yoga studio
5.00 (30 reviews)
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Mt Sunday Swing Bridge
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Nice bridge on nice hike in stunning landscape. The bridge supports 1 person. However not very busy here normally so no traffic jams..
5.00 (25 reviews)
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Lookout point Queenstown
Park
👍👍 Amazing views and very easy to get to with a car park right next door. Take the time to appreciate the breathtaking scenery.
5.00 (25 reviews)
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V8 Trike Tours NZ
Tourist attraction
5.00 (25 reviews)
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Russell Mini Tours
Tour agency
5.00 (24 reviews)
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Tekapo Adventures
Tourist attraction
👍👍 My wife and I booked the Cass Valley Backcountry tour and were not disappointed by it. We were fortunate enough to be the only 2 customers for the trip and Ben was such an awesome guide. During the tour, Ben provided highly informative commentary about the locations that we were visiting. He didnt...
5.00 (24 reviews)
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Burn Cottage Retreat - Cromwell Accommodation
Self-catering accommodation
Cosy B&B with relaxed cottages featuring fireplaces & BBQ facilities, plus free loaner bikes.
5.00 (24 reviews)
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Wellington Adventures - Quad Bike Expeditions
Off roading area
👍👍 Amazing!!! I can't say enough great things about Nigel and his team. The majority of our crew were a team of nervous office ladies with pretty much no experience quad biking opted for something a little more adventurous for our xmas work do this year and so quad biking it was. At the beginning, be...
5.00 (23 reviews)
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Hokitika Scenic Tours
Tourist attraction
👍👍 I did the 2 hour tour of the Hokitika Gorge and it was lovely. The landscapes of the West Coast are something else. The plus is really being guided through the site by a local guide. Rachel (owner of Hokitika Scenic Tours) is very nice and arranging and full of informations about the region, the tre...
5.00 (23 reviews)
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