Popular New Zealand Landmarks

Milford Sound

Milford Sound is one of New Zealand’s most iconic and breathtaking landmarks. It is located southwest of the South Island. This iconic landmark is known for its stunning mountain peaks, rain-forests, waterfalls and some of New Zealand’s exotic marine animals. The Fiord is on the bucket list as one of the most top tourist destinations. People from all over the world come to New Zealand to see this iconic sight. It is home to many fur seal colonies, penguins and dolphins. The best way to explore the Milford Sound Fiord is via ferry which guides the passengers on a 2-hour cruise ride to the end of the Fiord and leads to the Tasman sea. Rain or shine, the beautiful waterfalls, rainbows and misty clouds will blow your mind away. 

Mount Cook/Aoraki National Park

A popular landmark in New Zealand is Mount Cook/Aoraki National Park located in the Southern Alps of the South Island. Abel Tasman sighted the mountain in 1642 and named it Aoraki which means "cloud piercer" in Maori. Mount Cook is the tallest peak in New Zealand at 12,000 feet high and 3,724m above sea level. This popular tourist destination brings in more than one million visitors annually. It is especially popular for mountaineers who are keen for a challenge. In fact, Sir Edmund Hilary (first person to climb Mount Everest) used Aoraki for training in preparation for his famous trek. There is plenty to do here throughout the year. You can take a self-guided hike, a guided ski tour or have a go at kayaking or fishing in the nearby glacier lakes.