Includes sights from both North and South Island
1. Fergburger
Jordan Kong: Order a Big Al, but share with a friend! Onion rings are great, too.
2. Patagonia Chocolates
3. Madam Woo
Jordan Kong: Delicious and authentic Asian flavors!
4. Jervois Steak House
Jordan Kong: The prime rib needs to be ordered in advance, but well worth it. Great prices for authentic Japanese Wagyu!
5. Bob's Weigh
Jordan Kong: Must get one of their giant muffins!
6. Heritage Queenstown
Jordan Kong: Great views, great staff
7. Skycity Casino
8. Eichardt's Private Hotel
Air New Zealand: Great Supreme coffee at Eichardts on lake front. Also excellent breakfasts, well priced. $14-$17 - Robyn
9. Jacks Point Clubhouse
Jordan Kong: Beautiful course!
10. Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
Jordan Kong: Free, and really fun, even for adults!
11. Wellington Botanic Garden
12. Oriental Bay Beach
13. Ortega Fish Shack
Jordan Kong: Sit at the bar, get the filet mignon
14. Floriditas
Jordan Kong: Awesome food, order the pistachio pasta!
15. Six Barrel Soda Co
16. Garage Project
Jordan Kong: Funky beer, cool vibe
17. Chateau Tongariro Hotel
18. Tongariro National Park
19. Lake Taupo
20. Huka Falls
Jordan Kong: Absolutely worth a stop
21. Gramado's
Jordan Kong: Say hi to Saulo, the owner, and have one of his signature Brazilian dishes! The best restaurant in Blenheim.
22. Rock Ferry Cellar Door and Cafe
Jordan Kong: Delicious wines and food.
23. Fromm Winery
Jordan Kong: Try the Pinot Gris!
24. Francesca's Italian Kitchen
Jordan Kong: Best restaurant in Wanaka
25. The Winery
Jordan Kong: Best place to un-wind, taste some wines and honey
26. Hobbiton Movie Set & Farm Tours
27. Waitomo Glowworm Caves
28. Big Bird Bed & Breakfast
Jordan Kong: Come here for the petting zoo!
29. Doubtful Sound
Jeff Weinstein: Try to do the boat, bus, boat, bus, boat tour on a clear day: dolphins, penguins, and seals.
30. Hawthorn Lounge
Candice Ong: This place is amazing. The menu has changed each time I've been back but I highly recommend any of their cocktails with Pimms.
31. Skyline Luge
Sarah Wills: Get a least 5 rides with your gondola ticket. It's such good fun that you will want more!
32. Aggy's Shack
33. on yer bike
Jordan Kong: Dirt biking thru the mud!
34. Buccleugh's on High
Jordan Kong: Basically the only dining option in Greymouth
35. Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes
Michal Klajban: Just about 20 minutes very easy walk. Worth for stop!
36. Pedro's House of Lamb
Jeff Weinstein: Lamb and scalloped potatoes. Ignore everything else on the menu. Takeaway only. Worth it.
37. Fox Glacier Village
David Leong: Definitely a must-see attraction when you're in the West Coast of South Island, New Zealand. Awesome ice formations and the wonders of glacier movement!
38. The Malthouse
Kate Reeve Rushbrook: Epic IPA Armageddon on tap. One of the world tastiest beers! Yum
39. Downtown Ferry Terminal
Pru Mitchell: Ferries to Devenport Saturdays on the half hour
40. Rangitoto Island Summit
Joanna: Talk the summit walk - it's 45min one way and the views are stunning! Plenty of time to have a picnic while waiting for the return ferry.
41. Arista of Rotorua
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