New Zealand Maps
Maps of New Zealand
Use the map on the left to go directly to region information and listings in this directory - just click on the area or town you wish to know about.
Below here is also a Google map of New Zealand. We recommend you use this for all your planning - there is all the functionality you need on this map.
You can zoom right in to street map level (use the + and - buttons). You can also go to a
larger Google map. On this you can also check distances between places and also get detailed route instructions.
In the
larger Google map, to check distances, right mouse click to add a start and end point for your trip. You can then drag and drop these markers to new locations to get different directions and distances. The maps and directions can then be printed out to bring with you.
Experiment and learn to use the Google Map and it will greatly assist your planning for your holiday in New Zealand.
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NORTH ISLAND - NEW ZEALAND
SOUTH ISLAND - NEW ZEALAND
Less populated than the North Island with great mountain scenery, lakes, and wide open spaces.
Absolutely Positively Wellington
Wellington is the Capital City of New Zealand, it is also the second largest city (population 420,000). Site of the national museum Te Papa.
Stewart Island
The southern isle of New Zealand, the largest town, Oban has a population of 350. Get there by boat or plane.
Canterbury Plains
The plains are a centre for agriculture and are flanked to the west by the Southern Alps.
Fiordland National Park
One of the largest national parks in the world this area has a
surfeit of natural beauty. Highly scenic deep fiords and bush covered mountains.
Southern Alps
The Southern Alps are a mecca for climbers and skiers. Run the length of the South Island and are visible form almost anywhere in clear weather.
Queenstown
At the foot of the Remarkables Mountain Range and on the
shore of Lake Wakatipu this year round resort is a base for
winter skiing and every imaginable adventure activity fro bungy junping to rafting and skydiving. Hugely scenic!!
Invercargill
Southern most city of New Zealand, set in the rich farming country of Southland.
Dunedin is a coastal city in the province of Otago.
It is surrounded by beautiful beaches, and some of the
best (but coldest) surfing in the country. Crowds of surfers are a
regular sight at St. Clair beach, and on the Esplanade.
A city of about 100,000, it is steeped in its Maori
and Scottish heritage. It's Maori name is Otepoti,
and Dunedin is the Gaelic word for Edinburgh.
Marlborough Sounds, Nelson, Picton and Blenheim
The Marlborough Sounds are the scenic entry point to the South Island.
The area has a sunny climate, stunning scenery and excellent food and wines.
Christchurch
Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island and has
New Zealand second largest airport. Often known as the Garden City and a stepping off point for therest of the South Island. Banks Peninsula has the french styles town of Akaroa and endangered Hectors Dolphins which you can swim with.
Christchurch is an exciting city with galleries, theatres and many award
winning tourist attractions like the Antarctic Centre.
Hamilton and the Waikato
Hamilton, perched along the banks of the Waikato river is the main
city in the Waikato region
The area is noted for lush pasturelands and includes the famous
Waitomo Caves.
Taranaki
Native bush, black-sand surf beaches, lush rolling farmland encircling
Mt.Taranaki & its National Park the North Island’s 2nd highest peak.
Home to NZ's World of Music Arts & Dance (WOMAD) and the complete
collection of artist Len Lye.
Walking tracks, back-roads, coastal breaks, lots of Maori history;
Taranaki is NZ's 'cheese-province!'
Palmerston North
Home of Massey university.
Tongariro National Park
This is the home of Ruapehu - an active volcano and the tallest
peak in the North Island. In the winter its slopes offer
excellent skiing at the Whakapapa or Turoa Ski areas. During
summer the park offers excellent sub-alpine walks.
Taupo
The Taupo town is built next to the largest lake in New Zealand
The lake has formed in the caldera of New Zealands largest Volcano,
which last erupted in AD186. A popular tourist centre noted for watersports and excellent trout
fishing.
Rotorua
One of New Zealands major tourist destinations, Rotorua is
famous for it's thermal wonderlands, relaxing natural hot pools
and Maori arts and culture.
Hawkes Bay
The main city in this area is Napier, destroyed by an earthquake
in the 1930's the city centre was been rebuilt in art deco style. Many excellent wineries nearby.
East Cape
The first place in the world to see the sunrise of the new day.
Bay Of Plenty - Kiwifruit Country
The Bay of Plenty is one of New Zealand’s most popular holiday destinations. The cosmopolitan city of Tauranga is the region’s main centre, while the seaside resort suburbs of Mount Maunganui and Papamoa offer pristine beaches for visitors to enjoy a range of water activities.
Thames/Coromandel
The Coromandel peninsula is a fairly rugged part of New Zealand
with excellent opportunities for bush walks in the Kauri forests or
relaxing on the quiet beaches.
Northland - The winterless North
Warm climate all year round, with lush Kauri forests, beautiful beaches
and Cape Reinga - the top of New Zealand.
Bay of Islands
An incredibly beautiful part of New Zealand and a major tourist
destination. Noted for the beautiful bays, boat trips around
(and through) the islands and excellent game fishing. Historically significant because the Treaty of Waitangi was signed here.
Whangarei
The largest city in Northland
Auckland - City of Sails
Auckland is the largest city on the
North Island - population 1.3 million
and is the main industrial centre and business centre. Very scenic as located on the Waitemata Harbour.
Most overseas visitors will arrive in Auckland and there
is plenty to see and do before continuing on to the rest of the country.
