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Kiwi Park, Queenstown: Guide with ticket prices, hours & top tips

Updated in September 2026, this Kiwi Park guide covers ticket prices, opening hours, parking, accessibility and what to see. Kiwi Park is a wildlife sanctuary in Queenstown, on New Zealand's South Island. The attraction has rebranded from Kiwi Birdlife Park to Kiwi Park, though many…

The Kawarau Bridge near Queenstown, New Zealand.

Kawarau Bridge Bungy, Queenstown: ticket prices, opening hours and tips – plan your visit

The Kawarau Bridge Bungy at the AJ Hackett Kawarau Bungy Centre is a 43-metre commercial bungy jump operated from a historic suspension bridge over the Kawarau River. It's located on State Highway 6 in Gibbston Valley, approximately 23 km east of Queenstown. This guide covers…

Purakaunui Falls on New Zealand's Catlins Coast.

Purakaunui Falls, Catlins: Walks, access, parking and things to know

First time visiting Purakaunui Falls? This guide covers opening hours, walking track, parking, accessibility, and how to get there. History and overview of Purakaunui Falls Purakaunui Falls is a highly photographed, three-tiered waterfall located in The Catlins, on New Zealand’s South Island. The water cascades…

Queenstown Wine Trail tour: ticket prices, booking & practical travel guide

Set out from Queenstown for a full-day exploration of the vineyards in the Central Otago wine region with the Queenstown Wine Trail tour. This guide gives you everything you need to know for a relaxed yet wine-rich experience — including how to book, what’s included, and…

McLean Falls in the Catlins region of Otago, New Zealand.

McLean Falls, Catlins: Walks, access, parking and visitor tips

First time visiting McLean Falls in the Catlins region of New Zealand's South Island? This guide covers opening hours, track details, parking, accessibility, and how to get there. History and overview of McLean Falls McLean Falls is one of the most striking waterfalls in the…

Dunedin Railway Station in Dunedin, New Zealand.

Visiting Dunedin Railway Station in New Zealand: What you need to know

Dunedin Railway Station is a New Zealand architectural landmark. Learn about its Flemish Renaissance style, visitor access, and history. Dunedin Railway Station is one of New Zealand’s best-known landmarks, famous for its ornate architecture and historic charm. Opened in 1906, the station quickly became a…

Royal Albatross Colony, Otago Peninsula: Big birds on the Taiaroa Headland

The Royal Albatross colony at the Taiaroa Headland on New Zealand’s Otago Peninsula offers an extraordinary chance to see nesting albatrosses. The Royal Albatross colony on Taiaroa Headland It’s a long time since the old fort on the Taiaroa Headland was used for spotting enemy…

Orokonui Ecosanctuary: Seeing takahe and Haast tokoeka near Dunedin

The Orokonui Ecosanctuary near Dunedin is home to some of New Zealand’s rarest endangered birds. This updated visitor guide, updated in October 2026 to reflect new admission fees, explains how to visit. Returning to pre-human New Zealand As tasks go, returning a 307 hectare valley…

Sign at Slope Point on New Zealand's Catlins Coast.

Discover nature’s beauty on New Zealand’s Catlins Coast

Discover the unspoiled Catlins Coast of New Zealand. An essential guide to finding the wildlife, waterfalls, and incredible scenic lookouts. Native birds at Kaka Point The noise along the muddy tracks near Kaka Point is extraordinary. Glimpses of wing and tail can be caught amongst…

Penguins arriving at the Oamaru blue penguin colony, New Zealand.

Christchurch to Oamaru drive: The best things to do on the way

The itinerary from Christchurch to Oamaru spans 300km, highlighting key stops like the International Antarctic Centre, Lake House at Ashburton, and Te Ana Maori Rock Art Centre. Visitors can enjoy Oamaru's Victorian Precinct and conclude by watching the Blue Penguin Colony at sunset.