For the outdoor enthusiast, New Zealand is paradise. While many people consider nearby Australia as one of the best destinations in the world for adventurists, New Zealand holds its own. New Zealand features some of the best and most unique natural attractions, not just in the South Pacific, but the entire world. Below you’ll find some of the best natural attractions in New Zealand.
Milford Sound. When you think of the world’s most beautiful natural attractions, there probably aren’t any sounds that come to mind. However, there are few sounds that rival the beauty of New Zealand’s Milford Sound. Located in Fiordland National Park on New Zealand’s South Island, Milford Sound is a fjord that is a playground for the outdoor enthusiast. Rudyard Kipling went as far as to call it the eighth wonder of the world. Notable attractions include a plethora of wildlife, Mitre Peak, and numerous waterfalls, including Stirling Falls.
Waitomo Caves. This is the attraction for the outdoor adventurist. Waitomo Caves aren’t just any caves, but some of the most famous in the world because of its glowworm caves. The famous Waitomo glowworms are unique to New Zealand and well known because they radiate luminescent light. Take a guided boat tour of the glowworm caves to get a first-hand look for yourself. There are other notable caves nearby that are a part of the Waitomo cave system, including Ruakuri and Aranui caves.
Franz Josef Glacier. It’s not just every trip that you have the opportunity to discover a glacier. Franz Josef Glacier has long been one of the most famous natural attractions in the world since it’s a glacier that can be explored. The glacier is just over seven miles long and visitors are allowed for guided and unguided tours, although we recommend a guided tour. If you’d rather see Franz Josef Glacier from the air, there are also numerous helicopter operators for aerial tours.
What’s your favorite natural attraction in the world?
