Theme Parks

New Zealand has a top selection of theme and leisure parks for your enjoyment. Auckland's Rainbow's End stands out for its variety of attractions, including the dreaded Fear Fall, Pirate Ship, Cam Am Cars, Log Flume ride, Bumper Boats, Dodgems and the Roller Coaster.

New Zealand has other parks that emphasis the exciting NZ adventure theme. They include Rotorua's Agrodome Park, Christchurch's Antarctic Centre, Waimarino's Adventure Park, Bay of Plenty's Longridge Park and Hasting's Fantasyland, along with the aerial gondola rides at Rotorua, Christchurch and Queenstown.

New Zealand nature parks include Auckland's Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World, Christchurch's Orana Wildlife Park and Rotorua's Rainbow Springs. Aquatic parks and thermal resorts can be found in places such as Parakai, Morewa, Ngawha, Rotorua, Tokaanu and Hanmer Springs.

New Zealand historic parks displaying early colonial buildings and pioneering memorabilia are very popular. Notable examples are Auckland's Motat, West Coast's Shantytown, Christchurch's Ferrymead Park, and Coromandel's Driving Creek Railway. Cultural centres include Rotorua, Whakarewarewa, Ohinemutu and Tamaki Maori villages, which feature regular performances of traditional Maori song and dance.

Whether the NZ theme is pure entertainment, adventure, flora and fauna, history or culture, you can gain a special insight into the character of New Zealand and its people by visiting these great attractions.