Road Trip New Zealand (2025)

We felt really small admiring Tāne Mahuta, the largest Kauri tree in the Waipoua Kauri Forest in New Zealand.

Kauri trees are large, long-lived coniferous trees native to New Zealand, renowned for their impressive size and significant ecological and cultural importance. They can grow up to 50 meters tall and live for over 2.000 years, with massive trunks up to 16 meters in circumference. Kauri forests, once widespread, are now a fraction of their original extent, and the trees face threats from disease and habitat loss.

Passing some idyllic spots on Motuarohia Island (Roberton Island) in the Bay of Islands, Northland, New Zealand. The island stretches for two kilometres east-west, with the south coast offering two bays backed by sandy beaches. The north coast is dominated by steep cliffs in the west, rising to 78 metres, and two shallow lagoons in the west.

The first stop during our bay cruise was on Motuarohia Island (Roberton Island) in the Bay of Islands, Northland, New Zealand. Since there was a series of steps leading to the top of the island I took the chance and got rewarded with this perfect view over the island.

Passing Te Ao Island in the Bay of Islands, Northland, New Zealand. The Bay of Islands is home to 144 islands which vary in size, from small rocky outcrops to larger inhabited islands with farms. The bay itself is a large, drowned river valley system, forming a natural harbor.

Sailing past Cape Brett in the Bay of Islands, Northland, New Zealand. We loved the pretty tiny white lighthouse.

Cape Brett is actually the head of a peninsula (also known by the Māori, Rākaumangamanga), a promontory which extends north into the Pacific Ocean at the eastern end of the Bay of Islands.

The furthest away on our cruise we were getting closer to the Hole in the Rock (Piercy or Motu Kōkako Island) in the Bay of Islands, Northland, New Zealand. The 18 metre hole at sea level was created over centuries by wind and waves making it one of the most naturally beautiful sites in New Zealand.

The captain of our cruise took quite some time circling around the Hole in the Rock to be able to see it up close. It is one of the highlights on any cruise in the Bay of Islands, Northland, New Zealand. We eventually even sailed through it.

We were amazed to see this fish frenzy near Mahenotapuku Island in the Bay of Islands, Northland, New Zealand. The many birds in the area took it upon them to catch as many as possible.

Fish come to the surface, even though it makes them vulnerable to birds, because they need oxygen, food, or to escape predators that herd them to the surface. While it seems counterintuitive, fish have to weigh the risks of being eaten against the benefits of accessing resources at the surface or using it as an escape tactic.

The captain of our cruise boat brought us really close to a rock where we saw this bunch of Australasian gannets in the Bay of Islands, Northland, New Zealand. They were really noisy and smelly but it was awesome to have seen them. It is a large seabird of the booby and gannet family, Sulidae. Adults are mostly white, with black flight feathers at the wingtips and lining the trailing edge of the wing.

Towards the end of our cruise in and around the Bay of Islands we adored this mesmerizing view on Waewaetorea Island, one of the many islands in the Bay of Islands, Northland, New Zealand.

We really enjoyed the stop we made on Waewaetorea Island in the Bay of Islands, Northland, New Zealand. Found ourselves this nice corner on the beach to relax and admire this awesome rock.

We loved visiting the Whangārei Falls in the suburb of Tikipunga, part of the town of Whangārei, New Zealand. We took the relative easy stroll all around and got to admire this waterfall from every angle, even went down to the water level. This photo shows the waterfall frozen in time.

In preparing for our road trip we knew we had to include the famous Hot Water Beach near the town of Waikato on the Coromandel Peninsula in New Zealand. We were not really prepared for the crazy amount of people that were gathered there, all busy with shovels digging holes to create small hot water pools for themselves. The hot spring which is just underneath the sand is seriously hot and I did get my feet slightly burned by the boiling sand. Funny experience though!

The Te Hoho Rock at Cathedral Cove near the town of Hahei on the Coromandel Peninsula in New Zealand. It took forever to be able to make a photo without people on it, but it was all worth it.

Te Hoho is quite possibly the most photographed rock formation in New Zealand, its towering presence, especially when viewed through the natural frame created by Cathedral Cove’s famous cave, is the subject of countless photos. Battered and shaped by aeons of coastal erosion, Te Hoho Rock continues to defiantly stand with a majestic dignity. It adds an undeniable grandeur to a stunning natural landscape, captivating visitors with its rugged beauty and sheer prominence.

We had planned to take a water taxi to Cathedral Cove near the town of Hahei on the Coromandel Peninsula in New Zealand. Unfortunately, on the day we were there, the water taxis did not run their supposedly daily schedule. The only remaining option was to take a bus to the spot from where we had to walk all the way down to Cathedral Cove. Though it was a beautiful walk and getting down there was easy, the way back up was a bit more challenging. All in all, it was all worth it. The arch as seen from Cathedral Cove is especially beautiful. We just had to make sure we weren't locked in by the tide as we had to go back through the arch.

Descending into the Ruakuri cave in the area called Waitomo Caves, New Zealand. Originally, one of the cave entrances was used by Māori as an urupā or burial site. As a sacred area it is no longer used for tourism; however, it is now accessed by this spiral drum entrance built some distance away from the tapu (sacred) site. We loved the long walk down with the way up being a lot more difficult.

Millions of years old stalactites inside the Ruakuri cave near the area called Waitomo Caves in New Zealand. Though it was very hard to make some decent photos inside a dark cave where using the flash light was forbidden, I think this one came out pretty nice.

Strong eruption of the Lady Knox geyser, part of the Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland near the town of Waiotapu in New Zealand. Even though it looked really pretty we felt is wasn't worth the visit as the whole thing is artifically induced and made into a tourist trap.

Some beautiful details in the Artist's Palette at the Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland near the town of Waiotapu in New Zealand. It's a stunning geothermal area known for its vibrant, naturally colored rock formations and pools, created by mineral deposits from hot, mineral-rich water. The diverse colors are a result of various minerals interacting with the water and air as it cools and evaporates.

We loved the Wai-O-Tapu Opal Pool, also known as the "Opal Pool", is a feature within the Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland near the town of Waiotapu in New Zealand. It's a geothermal pool known for its vibrant green color, which some observers have likened to the appearance of opals. The color is a result of the interaction of minerals and gases in the water, creating a visually striking effect.

The Champagne Pool is a prominent geothermal feature in the Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland near the town of Waiotapu in New Zealand. It's a large, hot spring known for its vibrant colors and bubbling appearance, which resembles a glass of champagne. The pool's name comes from the continuous release of carbon dioxide gas, creating the effervescent effect.

Details inside the Sulphur Cave Crater which is a major attraction within the Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland, a geothermal area known for its diverse and vibrant colors and geological formations. The geothermal area is located near the town of Waiotapu in New Zealand.

We loved to see Devil's Bath in its full glory in the Wai-O-Tapu Wonderland near the town of Waiotapu in New Zealand. This electric green sulphur lake looks like a cartoonish radioactive dump site. The bright green water gets its color from deposits of sulphur that rise to the surface and float on top.

Overlooking the Rainbow & Cascade Terrace in the geothermal area of Orakei Korako near the town of Mihi, New Zealand.

Orakei Korako is a highly active geothermal area most notable for its series of fault-stepped sinter terraces, located in a valley north of Taupō on the banks of the Waikato River in the Taupō Volcanic Zone. It is also known as "The Hidden Valley". The naturally fault-stepped silica terraces that form the base of Orakei-Korako Geyserland and Thermal Park are believed to be the largest of their kind. The Rainbow and Cascade terraces are graced with several small geysers, including the intermittently active Sapphire Geyser.

We loved the colourful Rainbow Terrace details in the geothermal area of Orakei Korako near the town of Mihi, New Zealand. This terrace is part of the lowest terrace at Orakei Korako, the jade-green Emerald Terrace which is the largest of its kind in New Zealand. One of the signs indicated that “nearly 20 millions litres per day of hot water flow into the lake”.

Admiring the mesmerising patterns overlooking Artist's Palette in the geothermal area of Orakei Korako near the town of Mihi, New Zealand. It's a 10.000 m² silica sinter terrace covered with clear blue alkali chloride pools and irregularly erupting geysers.

Admiring the wild Aratiatia Rapids near the town of Rotokawa in New Zealand. The rapids fill the narrow gorge with turbulent water surging past at up to 90,000 litres per second.

We had an amazing time at the Aratiatia Rapids near the town of Rotokawa in New Zealand. We started by visiting the Aratiatia Dam. Normally, the dam opens four times a day in summer, but due to some technical issues the dam was permanently open, releasing thousands of litres of water from the dam gates into the Waikato River transforming the peaceful gully into raging rapids. We walked up to the three lookout points to watch the rapids from various heights. and this is the overview from the Top Viewpoint.

It may not be the largest waterfall we visited, but it sure was a beauty. We found that this spot gave us the best view of Huka Falls near the town of Wairakei in New Zealand. We could hear the Huka Falls well before we actually saw them – the sound of nearly a quarter of a million litres of water per second erupting from a natural gorge and thundering eleven metres into the Waikato River below. This incredible waterfall is the most-visited natural attraction in New Zealand and it was hard to tear our gaze away from the endless, mesmerising torrent.

It was an easy ten-minute walk to visit yet another Lord of the Rings location, the Tawhai Falls near Manawatū-Whanganui in New Zealand. The pool behind the big rock was used as Gollums Pool in one of the movies.

It only took a very short walk from the road to get a closer look at Mangawhero Falls in the Tongariro National Park, New Zealand. The waterfall plunges 28 metres in a beautiful setting but there wasn't too much water falling when we visited it. This waterfall is the most popular one in Tongariro National Park due to its easy accessibility and perfect view of Mount Ruapehu.

Admiring the Makatote Viaduct along State Highway 4 near the town of Erua in New Zealand. The Makatote Viaduct takes the North Island Main Trunk railway (NIMT) across the Makatote River. It is not the longest railway viaduct, but still offers some impressive statistics: it is 262 m long and 79 m high. There are six concrete and five steel piers.

We loved watching the sunset over Days Bay from the comfort of the terrace of our airbnb in York Bay, part of Lower Hutt, New Zealand. On the opposite side of the bay is the city of Wellington.

One of the few remaining film props of the Lord of the Rings movies is the Rivendell Arch near the town of Kaitoke, part of Upper Hutt in New Zealand. A small area of the Kaitoke Regional Park is dedicated to Rivendell with lots of references to locations in the movie trilogy.

After having left the harbour of Marahau the water taxi that was going to bring us to Anchorage Bay took a little detour to look at the Split Apple Rock in the Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand.

Split Apple Rock is a big apple shaped granite rock formation split in half. It's located between Kaiteriteri and Marahau at the southern end of the Abel Tasman National Park. In the Maori mythological tales, two gods broke apart the rock while fighting for it.

I loved walking on the Te Pukatea Bay beach in the Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand. The small horse-shoe-shaped bay is often referred to as the jewel in the Abel Tasman crown and known for its breathtaking beauty and near-isolation. We came across this beach while hiking the breathtaking Pitt Head Loop Track.

The Te Pukatea Bay from our picnic table in the Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand. After we cruised by water taxi to Anchorage we took the easy walk around the Pitt Head Loop Track via the most beautiful beach in the Park: Te Pukatea. We had our picnic about halfway of our walk.

Walking upwards on the Pitt Head Loop Track we got a mesmerising view on the turquoise coloured Te Pukatea Bay in the Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand. It's the best short walk in the park!

While waiting for our water taxi back to the town of Marahau I took a relaxed stroll to the far end of Anchorage Bay beach in the Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand. Absolutely loved the colours of the water.

We stopped along the way to Greymouth to visit the beautiful Maruia Falls near the town of Shenandoah in New Zealand. These falls are located a few minutes walk from the road and well worth stopping for. A huge volume of water crashes over these wide falls.

The swing bridge crossing the Buller Gorge near the town of Murchison in New Zealand. The bridge walk is a ‘must do’ if passing on the road to Westport. Walking on this swing bridge seems easy and to a certain extent it is, until you have to pass people coming from the other direction. The bridge itself is some 20m above the raging Buller River and it seems to go on forever (in fact some 110m in length). It is fairly stable despite its length, but we crossed it on a quiet time when there were only a few people about - so not sharing the bridge with as less people as possible helped cope with the stress of the exercise.

Watching the Buller River underneath us while crossing the swing bridge near the town of Murchison in New Zealand. The Buller Gorge is located in the northwest of the South Island of New Zealand. The Buller River flows through the deep canyon between Murchison and Westport.

Great view of the incoming waves at Tauranga Bay while hiking upwards to see the seal colony at Cape Foulwind in New Zealand.

An impressive pancake rock formation near the town of Punakaiki on the West Coast in New Zealand. The Punakaiki Pancake Rocks and Blowholes Track is short, easy, and ridiculously cool. This walk is a must for every visitor to the West Coast. The unique natural wonder is a highlight of most visitor's trips to the West Coast, and we consider the track one of the best short walks on New Zealand's South Island.

It's truly amazing to see how many different kinds of rocks exist in the world. We had never heard of, let alone see pancake rocks, but they do indeed look like a stack of pancakes. Here's an overview of a massive amount of pancake rocks near the town of Punakaiki on the West Coast in New Zealand.

We just had to stop while driving over the Whataroa Bridge near the town of Whataroa in New Zealand. The blue glacial water under the bridge was just phenomenal. A glacial river's blue or blue-green color is caused by "rock flour", which are fine particles of rock ground down by glaciers. These particles, suspended in meltwater, scatter sunlight, giving the water a distinctive hue. The effect is most noticeable in glacier-fed lakes, where the water can appear turquoise or milky white.

We hadn't booked a helicopter ride over the Franz Josef and Fox glaciers but after arriving in the town of Fox Glacier we decided to see if it was possible anyway, even though the weather didn't look all that good up in the mountains. As expected no flights were going but were told there might be a chance early the next day. Looking at the weather forecast we didn't think that would happen so went our way. However, the next morning the weather didn't seem all that bad and we were lucky to be able to get on a helicopter within the hour. Even though it would delay our trip towards Queenstown with a few hours it was the best decision ever. Here we are moving closer to the Franz Josef Glacier on the West Coast in New Zealand.

When the helicopter turned around we got this amazing view from the Franz Josef Glacier in the valley below on the West Coast in New Zealand. Together with the Fox Glacier 20 kilometres to the south, and a third glacier, it descends from the Southern Alps to less than 300 metres above sea level.

Some smaller glaciers near the Franz Josef Glacier on the West Coast in New Zealand. The névé or snowfield at the head of Franz Josef Glacier is over 2.500 metres above sea level and 20 square kilometres in area. This wide névé, which is over 300 metres deep, feeds large amounts of compacted snow into a steep and narrow valley which drops quickly to very low altitudes: the glacier descends to 300 metres above sea level in just 11 km (6.8 mi). This combination of factors leads to Franz Josef persisting where most temperate-zone glaciers would have already melted, and allows it to share a valley with temperate rain forest.

We loved the untouched snow fields near the Fox Glacier on the West Coast in New Zealand. The helicopter turned in every direction so we could admire these spectacular views from all directions.

When the helicopter got closer to the surface we could clearly see the very deep crevices in the snow field near the Fox Glacier on the West Coast of New Zealand. Shelving in the valley floor deep beneath the glacier causes cracking, upheaval and deep ravines in the glacier surface, creating a dramatic and potentially dangerous frozen landscape.

Flying over the endless ice fields near the Fox Glacier on the West Coast of New Zealand. Over its 13 kilometre length, the Fox glacier plummets 2.600 metres from high in the Southern Alps. It is fed by four alpine glaciers that receive around 30 metres of snowfall each year. The snow is compacted at the top of the glacier into blue ice hundreds of metres deep.

Near the end of our fabulous flight over the Fox Glacier the helicopter followed the glacier path down to return to the helipad in town on the West Coast, New Zealand. This gave us the perfect opportunity looking up the Fox Glacier.

The ice slides down hill to the more level river valley below, where it is still 300 metres thick. The movement is lubricated by ice that melts under pressure between the glacier and the steep valley floor. This effect, combined with the high snowfall feeding the top of the glacier, means the Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers flow around ten times faster than most valley glaciers.

Thunder Creek Falls falling into the Haast River near the town of Haast in New Zealand. This 96-metre waterfall is considered to be one of New Zealand's "must see" waterfalls. It is a hidden gem found on the west coast of South Island en route from Queenstown to Franz Josef.

A lovely and short forest walk led to a viewing platform directly across the river from the falls. After driving for several hours, this was a very nice break.

We went on an easy ten-minute return walk to the Fantail Falls lookout near the town of Haast, New Zealand. The waterfall is located on the opposite side of the river, but was fully visible from the lookout. However, I couldn't resist and crossed the river to walk up to the waterfall's base and got this awesome close-up of Fantail Falls.

While driving around near the city of Queenstown we stopped for thie incredible view over Lake Wānaka near the town of The Neck in New Zealand. Lake Wānaka lies at the heart of the Otago Lakes in the lower South Island of New Zealand. To the south is the historic Cardrona Valley, a popular scenic alpine route to neighbouring Queenstown.

We loved the reflections in Lake Wakatipu after just a little climb up to the Bennett's Bluff Lookout near Mount Creighton in New Zealand.

It took a while but we eventually found the location of The Isengard Lookout at the Dart River near the town of Glenorchy in New Zealand. This picturesque spot offers stunning views of the Dart River Valley and the surrounding mountains, serving as the backdrop for scenes depicting Saruman's stronghold, Isengard. The journey to the lookout is as enchanting as the destination itself, with a beautiful drive that traverses lush green valleys and picturesque streams.

The beech forest near the town of Glenorchy, specifically on the road to Paradise, served as the backdrop for Lothlórien in the Lord of the Rings films. This area with its rugged landscapes was used as the filming location for the Elven realm.

In our search for the location of 'The Argonath' (Pillars of the Kings) in the River Anduin we were directed to this place which actually was the entrance to the Chard Farm near the town of Gibbston in New Zealand. Beautiful place though despite the horrible narrow dirt road to get there.

Before we eventually reached the Lord of the Rings location of 'The Argonath' (Pillars of the Kings) in the River Anduin we had to drive up a very narrow and steep dirt road near the town of Gibbston in New Zealand. This beautiful river is actually called the Kawarau River.

Looking back into the Milford Sound, New Zealand after having cruised for about an hour. The clouds and occasional rainfall made for quite the dramatic view.

The mighty Stirling Falls is the second largest permanent waterfall in Milford Sound, New Zealand. It drops 155 metres from a beautiful U-shaped hanging valley carved out between Elephant and Lion Mountains. It's fed by glaciers situated in the mountains behind. The waterfall is named after Captain Stirling, who sailed the HMS Cleo into Milford Sound during the 1870s.

As our cruise boat got closer we could see more of Stirling Falls in the Milford Sound, New Zealand. Very pretty waterfall which was flowing beautifully as a result of the rain.

The magnificent Bowen Falls is one of the larger waterfall systems in the Milford Sound, New Zealand. And even though the weather was not all that good, the falls looked amazing, probably due to the rainfall.

In order to get to the Doubtful Sound we had to drive over the Wilmot Pass Road. We stopped at various viewpoints, one of which gave this view of Stella Falls from afar. We also loved the moss-covered tree branches.

Speeding and making waves while cruising through the narrow section past Elizabeth Island in the Doubtful Sound, Southland, New Zealand.

All the way at the end of the Doubtful Sound in New Zealand a bunch of small islands by the name of the Nee Islets can be found. Lots of fur seals live on the Nee Islets and were fun to watch.

A variation of the New Zealand flag proudly fluttering in the wind while cruising the Doubtful Sound in New Zealand. The red version of the flag, officially called the Red Ensign and nicknamed the "red duster", was adopted in 1903 to be flown on non-government ships. It was flown on New Zealand merchant ships during both world wars.

The captain of our small cruise vessel promised us a special experience as he sailed into one of the side arms of the Doubtful Sound, Southland, New Zealand. After turning off the engines and asking everyone to be totally quiet we enjoyed the sound of silence.

Heading out of the Crooked Arm while cruising on the Doubtful Sound, Southland, New Zealand. The Crooked Arm is roughly halfway along the sound and the longest at fourteen kilometres long.

Gorgeous Christmas trees flowering on the banks of the Doubtful Sound, Southland, New Zealand.

Summer-flowering pōhutukawa (Metrosideros excelsa) is New Zealand's iconic Christmas tree. Around December, crowns of pōhutukawa are covered in clusters of bright red to dark crimson flowers. Pōhutukawa usually grow as multi-trunked spreading trees that occasionally reach 25 metres in height.

It is quite the trip to get to the Doubtful Sound while on land. It all starts with a boat trip from the town of Manapouri across a huge lake, at the end of which a bus trip over the Wilmot Pass road is necessary. All in all this makes it a full day trip with the advantage of experiencing some amazing landscapes and a beautiful (clear) view from the Doubtful Sound View Point. Definitely a must-do trip while in New Zealand.

Even though it was quite a detour on our route to Dunedin we simple had to visit the Southern most point of New Zealand at Slope Point. It's roughly the same distance between here and the South Pole as it is to the equator, both about 5.000 km.

It's safe to say that we love waterfalls, from the smallest of trickles until the majectic ones. So whever we got the chance to see a waterfall during this road trip we got out of the car and started exploring. This particular one, Purakaunui Falls, was reached after a steep climb down. It is located near the town of Purakaunui in New Zealand.

We went on a small boat trip around Taiaroa Head near the Royal Albatross centre at Harington Point, New Zealand. The objective was to spot some albatrosses and we were not disappointed. Here we have a Northern Royal Albatross in flight.

We had only seen albatrosses in flight once which was while on a cruise in 2024. However, they were far away. This time around we got a lot closer by taking a trip on a small boat along the coast near the Royal Albatross centre at Harington Point, New Zealand. Here we have a Buller's Albatross flying over.

Visiting Moeraki Boulders Beach near the town of Hampden in New Zealand. We simply couldn't drive along the North Otago coast without stopping to stare at these

boulders - they're amazing! They are mysteriously spherical stones scattered across the beach. Each boulder weighs several tonnes and is up to two metres high. Scientists explain the boulders as calcite concretions formed about 65 million years ago. According to Maori legend, the boulders are gourds washed ashore from the great voyaging canoe Araiteuru when it was wrecked upon landfall in New Zealand hundreds of years ago.

While planning our route through New Zealand we came across the Moeraki Boulders near the town of Hampden and we knew we had to visit those. They are unusually large spherical boulders lying along a stretch of Koekohe Beach on the wave-cut Otago coast of New Zealand between Moeraki and Hampden. They occur scattered either as isolated or clusters of boulders within a stretch of beach where they have been protected in a scientific reserve. We especially loved this one which was fully visible and resembling a planet.

We were truly amazed by the insanely blue Lake Pukaki in New Zealand. Mt. Cook was visible in the distance although covered in some clouds.

Lake Pukaki's vibrant blue color comes from glacial flour, finely ground rock particles created by the movement of glaciers in the Southern Alps. These particles, suspended in the water, reflect sunlight in a way that makes the lake appear a striking turquoise.

Mt. Cook can be seen from many places on the South Island in New Zealand, but few spots are so spectacular as the view one gets from the shores of Lake Pukaki. Even though the mountain is surrounded by clouds it's still pretty magnificent.

We couldn't get enough of the insane blue lakes we were driving past so decided to stop at Lake Tekapo in New Zealand. We loved the quaint Church of the Good Shepherd right at the shore of the lake. It wasn't very crowded but it took a while before I got a shot without any people on it.

We had to split up the drive from Dunedin to Christchurch into two parts and ended up in a family-owned country motel in the small community of Burkes Pass, New Zealand. Opposite the street was the Three Creeks vintage garage decor 'store' with some rusty classics parked out front. It's safe to say they didn't work anymore.

We loved the beautiful chaos while rummaging through all the junk at the Three Creeks vintage garage decor 'store' opposite the family-owned country motel we were staying at in the small community of Burkes Pass, New Zealand. It reminded us a lot of the Route 66 road trip we did last year in the USA.

Before heading towards the city of Christchurch we wanted to visit the town of Akaroa which meant a long and very hilly detour. The drive went through a magnificent display of mountains and lakes and was absolutely worth it. Here we are overlooking Barry's Bay near the small community of French Farm in New Zealand.

About an hour from the city of Christchurch we spent some time hiking on the Dyers Pass overlooking Governors Bay in New Zealand. The town of Lyttelton can be seen in the distance.

While strolling through the city we stumbled upon the Ferrier Fountain behind the town hall in the city of Christchurch, New Zealand. This aquatic artwork is located next to Victoria Square.

We found the city of Christchurch in New Zealand not really that spectacular. Remnants of the devastating earthquakes in 2011 are still very visible and many downtown areas haven't been rebuilt yet. One of the nicer areas was New Regent Street where the city tour tram goes through.