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Stories of survival and resilience are told throughout our museum exhibits and i ......
Mauao Walk and Worksh...
Our Mauao Walk and Workshop allows you to experience cultural history and learn ......
Manea Theatre Attract...
Manea Footprints of Kupe is a 75-minute multisensory journey of guided storytell ......
Whakarewarewa Living ...
Discover the vibrant culture and rich history of the Whakarewarewa Living Maori ......
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Private Luxury Auckland - Rotorua Geothermal Wonderlands Tour
Downtown Auckland, Auckland
Set off on a private adventure from Auckland to discover the mesmerizing geothermal wonders of Rotorua. Immerse yourself ...
Rotorua Highlights inc Te Puia Tour, Haka & Hangi Buffet Lunch
Downtown Auckland, Auckland
Experience nature & Māori culture in our Rotorua Highlights tour which includes guided tour & entry at Te Puia, ...
Shared Tour (English)
Lake Tekapo, Canterbury
This is our classic experience. During this tour, you will share a 90 min astronomy experience with other night sky enth ...
Auckland City Discovery Tour
Downtown Auckland, Auckland
Explore Auckland on a half-day city tour featuring top attractions like Mission Bay, One Tree Hill, and Mount Eden. Enjo ...
Taupo Sailing Adventures
Taupo
Experience the best way to explore Lake Taupo and choose the most environmentally friendly way to travel – with a scen ...
Stand Up Paddle Adventure
Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty
Come and journey with us on a SUP Adventure to explore and connect with our moana (sea) and whenua (land).
Glenorchy Kiwi Special Tour
Queenstown
Come along with Queenstown Expeditions as we take you on our Glenorchy Kiwi Special tour of fun, entertainment and ultim ...
Maori Cultural Scenic Sights Tour with Lunch
Waiheke Island, Auckland
Immerse yourself in the unique traditions and customs of the fascinating Maori culture with our amazing tours! Explore t ...
Waka Ama Adventure (Outrigger Canoe)
Mount Maunganui, Bay Of Plenty
Come and journey with us on a Waka Ama Adventure to explore and connect with our moana (sea) and whenua (land).
The Riverhead Tavern Kayak Tour in Auckland
West Auckland, Auckland
Discover the Riverhead Tavern, a charming spot on the serene Waitemata River, ideal for kayaking and waterfront dining. ...
West Coast Treetop Walk & Tower Zipline
Hokitika, West Coast
Treetop Walkway Adventure If you find yourself wondering what there is to do in New Zealand, the South Island, or even ...
Matakana Art & Wine Escape
North Auckland, Auckland
Explore Auckland’s countryside, where art meets winemaking. This day trip including return transfer from Auckland i ...
Evening Champagne Cruise
Te Anau, Fiordland
Make your way down to Te Anau’s historic wharf, and step aboard an elegant vessel on this 1.5-hour champagne cruise. P ...
All About Paradise Half Day Expedition
Queenstown
Mystical morning & afternoon half-day expeditions to Glenorchy and the famous Paradise Valley! Take in the Spectacul ...
The Hells Gate Experience
Rotorua
Hell's Gate is the most active geothermal reserve in New Zealand and home to its only mud spa. Due to the composition of ...
Rotorua Jade Carving Studio Tour
Rotorua
Step inside our Rotorua Jade Carving Studio for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes experience. Meet local artists, see live ...
Wine Tasting & Lunch Adventures
Bay Of Islands, Northland
We visit three (3) vineyards : offering some unique wine varieties only grown in Northland Tastings can include w ...
Rotorua Highlights including Te Puia
Downtown Auckland, Auckland
Experience the world famous geothermal and Maori cultural wonders of Te Puia. This unforgettable tour combines natures p ...
Sustainable sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings.
Taupo
Step aboard, explore Lake Taupō, and discover its natural beauty and hidden wonders with an eco-friendly cruise with Sa ...
Introducing Te Papa Tour
Wellington City, Wellington
Admission is free for everyone, with excellent guided tours available to join to get the absolute best experience. Book ...
Scenic Circuit
Bay Of Islands, Northland
Scenic Tour Hear some of the local history and lifestyle stories. Waitangi Golf Club lookout. Travel through native bu ...
Scenic Cruise Guided Walk
Te Anau, Fiordland
Cross the South Fiord taking in all its majestic beauty and allow us to show you some of the most untouched wilderness i ...
Olveston Historic Home Tours
Dunedin
Olveston was built as a family home and furnished with fine art, furniture and artefacts, from all around the world. Wit ...
Tūhura Otago Museum Science Centre Day Pass
Dunedin
Come visit the largest science centre in New Zealand. With a Tropical Forest filled with live exotic butterflies, and lo ...
Russell Mini Tours
Bay Of Islands, Northland
Romantic Russell – Steeped in history with a very checkered past. Bus tour departing from Russell Wharf, spend a comfo ...
New Zealand Maritime Museum
Downtown Auckland, Auckland
Discover our rich maritime history with engaging exhibits, galleries, interactive experiences and a complimentary guided ...
Cape Reinga & Ninety Mile Beach
Paihia, Northland
Journey to the very tip of the North Island and uncover a region of rich Māori tradition along the way on an unforgetta ...
Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Glowworm Caves
Downtown Auckland, Auckland
Combine two iconic New Zealand attractions in one day with our Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Glowworm Caves Combo Tour ...
History And Culture Tour Of Tauranga
Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty
To get a feel for the history of Tauranga you will experience the stories of an ancient Māori fortified village and the ...
Heritage Auckland Walk
Downtown Auckland, Auckland
Discover Auckland's hidden gems with our eco-friendly 2-hour walking tour. Uncover the city’s rich history, vibrant cu ...
Waitomo Glow Worm Caves & Te Puia - Rotorua's Geothermal Valley
Downtown Auckland, Auckland
Experience the best of Rotorua's geothermal wonders and Waitomo Glowworm Caves in one incredible day trip from Auckland. ...
Hobbiton Movie Set & Rotorua Te Puia Geothermal Tour
Downtown Auckland, Auckland
Explore the iconic Hobbiton Movie Set and the geothermal wonders of Te Puia in one amazing day trip from Auckland. Visit ...
Kauri Museum
Kauri Coast, Northland
Deep in the heart of an ancient forest that's gone, the Kauri Museum celebrates one of the world's greatest trees and ho ...
Hundertwasser Art Centre with Wairau Māori Art Gallery
Whangarei, Northland
Hundertwasser Art Centre with Wairau Māori Art Gallery celebrates visionary painter, ecologist and architect Friedensre ...
Hobbiton Movie Set Tour
Downtown Auckland, Auckland
Step into the magical world of Middle Earth with our Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from Auckland. Explore iconic Hobbit Holes, ...
Napier Prison Self Guided Audio Tour
Hawkes Bay
A visit to Napier Prison offers you the chance to connect with the story of our past. Built in 1861, Napier Prison playe ...
Waiheke Island Art Walk
Waiheke Island, Auckland
Waiheke supports a lively creative community – on this walk you’ll visit galleries, sculpture parks, artist studios ...
The Old Gold Trail, Half Day Tour
Queenstown
Old Gold Trail, Arrowtown & Central Tour Travel by luxury vehicle with local guide while you follow in the foo ...
Premium Wine Tour
Waiheke Island, Auckland
Best Wine Tasting Tour in Waiheke, New Zealand. We have worked hard to make sure our wine tasting tour is the best that ...
Wine Tasting & Scenic Adventure
Bay Of Islands, Northland
A land based tour in the beautiful Bay of Islands area including Wine Tasting, Lunch at a Vineyard, Historic Buildin ...
Scenic Lake Rotoiti Kayak Tour - Rotorua
Rotorua
Embark on an extraordinary adventure with our Scenic Lake Rotoiti Day tour, granting you access to one of New Zealand's ...
Affinity Cruises
Picton, Marlborough
We take you further and get you closer than the larger vessels. Our smaller size means we can navigate through narrow wa ...
Lochmara Day Trips
Queen Charlotte Sound, Marlborough
Cruise to Lochmara, one of Marlborough's most popular destinations, taking in the surrounding beautiful Queen Charlotte ...
West Coast Discovery Tour
West Auckland, Auckland
Experience the rugged beauty of Auckland's west coast on this discovery tour. Visit the iconic Piha Beach, explore Karek ...
Silent electric boat hire on the Kerikeri River, Bay of Islands
Bay Of Islands, Northland
Explore the beautiful Kerikeri river on a silent electric boat. No boating experience required!
Nomad Safaris combos - Dart River Jet I Shotover Jet I Earnslaw Burn Heli-Hobbit
Queenstown
Nomad Safaris is proud to partner with select operators to bring you a variety of unique experiences. These specially d ...
Ernest Kemp Cruises
Taupo
Take a relaxing boat trip aboard Ernest Kemp. One of the world’s largest freshwater volcanic craters, Lake Taupō is h ...
From Cave to Coast Wellington City Highlights
Wellington City, Wellington
A 5-hour guided tour of both coastal Wellington and downtown highlights. Tour highlights include spectacular views at th ...
Hobbiton & Rotorua including Te Puia from Auckland
Downtown Auckland, Auckland
Our Hobbiton & Rotorua including guided tour at Te Puia day trip combines two of the North Island top attractions.
Nomad Safaris Routeburn - Guided Walks
Queenstown
One of New Zealand’s Great Walks – the Routeburn Track, is waiting for you! Available as a half or full day trip, in ...
5 Day Majestic Milford, Glaciers & Rail - Scenic Coach Tour
Milford Sound, Fiordland
Discover New Zealand's South Island with our 5-day independent scenic coach tour! Start and end in Christchurch, visitin ...
Express Wine Tour and Māori Culture Wānaka
Wanaka
This is a relaxing, educational and entertaining wine tour via visiting 2-3 vineyards, that also embraces history (Māor ...
Dinosaur House Museum
Mt Ruapehu & Tongariro
Raetihi's Dinosaur House holds New Zealand's largest collection of privately owned dinosaur skeletons, fossils and life- ...
Nomad Safaris Quad Bike I 4WD - U Drive Experience Queenstown
Queenstown
This is New Zealand’s most spectacular quad biking, where the adventure is in your hands! We give you 2.25 hrs on your ...
Coach House Museum
Palmerston North, Manawatu
Welcome to our world class museum, home to an outstanding collection of rural New Zealand heritage, showcasing over 140 ...
Nomad Safaris - Queenstown
Queenstown
Experience New Zealand’s most spectacular quad bike rides, off road 4WD adventures, guided walks for all abilities inc ...
Wētā Workshop Unleashed Tour
Downtown Auckland, Auckland
A global award-winning movie-making tour. Experience Wētā Workshop Unleashed at SkyCity in Auckland. A 90-minute mo ...
Silver River Stargazing Tour
Lake Tekapo, Canterbury
Silver River™ Stargazing is Lake Tekapo’s leading small group stargazing tour. Large telescopes, small groups & ...
Entry to the Knights of the Sky & Dangerous Skies Exhibitions
Blenheim, Marlborough
The Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre is Marlborough's single most visited attraction. Stories, not just stuff, make this a ...
Dolphin & Wildlife Cruise
Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty
Watch dolphins swimming up close as you explore our big blue backyard!
Dolphin & Wildlife Eco Cruise
Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty
Watch dolphins swimming up close as you explore our big blue backyard! Enjoying an amazing half-day cruise along the pri ...
Classic Wine Tour - Departs Queenstown daily (1.30pm to 5.00pm)
Queenstown
Be whisked away to Queenstown’s neighboring wine region, Gibbston, where you will spend the afternoon leisurely explor ...
Hobbiton Express Tour from Auckland
Downtown Auckland, Auckland
This small group tour is an easy day trip from Auckland to Hobbiton Movie Set. The day includes a fully guided tour of ...
Hangi and Concert
Bay Of Islands, Northland
Sample Maori culture and cuisine at its best. Enjoy a captivating, live performance and hangi dinner.
Super Cruise Combo - The Cream Trip including Hole in the Rock
Paihia, Northland
See it all and do it all on our super cruise combo combining the best of the The Cream Trip and the Hole in the Rock Cru ...
Visit Te Puia Geothermal Valley Rotorua
Downtown Auckland, Auckland
Discover the geothermal wonders and rich Maori culture of Te Puia Geothermal Valley in Rotorua. Visit the Pohutu Geyser, ...
Nomad Safaris Lord of The Rings Tours - Queenstown
Queenstown
Explore the magical side of New Zealand and understand why this beautiful country was chosen to portray Middle-earth. Th ...
Waiheke Island Cultural Experience
Waiheke Island, Auckland
Experience Waiheke Island from a Māori perspective. Enjoy stunning sea views over the Hauraki Gulf and white sand beach ...
3D Trick Art Gallery
Rotorua
Immerse yourself into 2D paintings posing and acting, when you take a photo it changes to 3D photos.
A Round at WellyPutt Mini Golf
Wellington City, Wellington
Experience mini-golf like never before at WellyPutt! Wellington's highest rated mini-golf features 16-holes packed w ...
Queenstown Luxury Private tour (Full day) for up to 4 people
Queenstown
Travelling through glacial valleys, around towering mountains and stopping off at spectacular vineyards and historic tow ...
The Farm Tour
Rotorua
The Farm Tour is an hour long guided tour, travelling through a farm environment on a covered trailer. During The Farm ...
Sculptureum Experience - Escape to a world of creative wonder
North Auckland, Auckland
Be inspired with a day trip to the acclaimed Sculptureum; a unique art destination that is commonly reviewed as being of ...
Best of Napier & Hawkes Bay (half day)
Hawkes Bay
This very popular 4 hour minibus tour includes fantastic scenery, a sculpture garden and of course the world-famous Art ...
Queenstown Highlights Tour
Queenstown
Sit back, relax and soak up the scenic sights on this fun and informative morning of guided sightseeing.
Waitangi Admission Pass
Paihia, Northland
Discover Waitangi’s contemporary museums, Māori cultural performances in an authentic Meeting House, informative guid ...
Frequently Asked Questions about Art, Culture and Heritage Activities
1. What is the most popular culture in New Zealand?
The indigenous people of New Zealand are known as Māori. Māori cuisine, Māori language, and Māori customs are all very important aspects of life here.
2. Is New Zealand good for art?
New Zealand is rich with all forms of art. The country's scenic beauty, captivating historical attractions, and distinctive fusion of traditional and modern lifestyles make incredible muse for New Zealand artists, and it is reflected in their work that is often included publicly in many towns.
3. What is the cultural capital of New Zealand?
Wellington is the cultural capital of New Zealand. When visiting Wellington, you will be blown away by the diverse and unique artistic life.
Art, Culture and Heritage activities to See and Do in New Zealand
Find the best cultural activities, art galleries, New Zealand heritage tours, Maori performances, and NZ heritage sites and cultural attractions throughout NZ with See and Do NZ.
New Zealand is rich in history and heritage. This sailing adventure brings you along to explore Maori rock carvings! There is also a walking tour of the footprints of Kupe found in the Hokianga.
If you're into native wildlife, then Kiwi North in Whangarei is a great place to go, where you can see real Kiwi birds! There are also countless wine and food tours to allow you to really taste the essence of New Zealand.
The best places for Art, Culture and Heritage in New Zealand
There is history and art around every corner in New Zealand. One of New Zealand's most well-known historical events is the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. This museum in Paihia, Northland, will tell you all about it and more! However, if you're looking for something a little more outgoing, this Earnest Kemp Cruise explores one of the world’s largest freshwater volcanic craters, Lake Taupō!
If you're looking for mind-blowing art, the Weta Workshop is for you! It is part film set, part creative workshop. Come along and find out which famous film!
