Tourism is a booming business in New Zealand. An extensive, well-organized network of visitor centers and tour operators ensures that travelers find what they’re looking for, whether it’s adventure in the backcountry or an award winning pinot noir.

Discover the “land of the long white cloud,” where awe-inspiring beauty comes in many forms. Check out these five activities to do while visiting:

Paddle in Paradise
The 32-mile Abel Tasman Coast Track, one of New Zealand’s most popular walks, winds through a picture-perfect landscape of golden beaches and cerulean seas. Travel all or part of this idyllic coastline by any combination of kayaking, hiking and watertaxi transport.

Go Below
New Zealand’s subterranean world is as dazzling as the land above. Walk through Waitomo’s magnificent glowworm caves, or strap on a helmet light and abseil, climb, crawl and float on a guided black-water rafting tour. Green Glow Eco- Adventures operates custom small-group tours.

Hike a Glacier
For a one-of-a-kind day trip, book a “helihike” and fly by helicopter to the top of Fox or Franz Josef Glacier, where a guided expedition takes you up close to ice caves and other awe-inspiring formations.

Cruise Fiordland
Achingly beautiful, Fiordland National Park is a remote wonderland of mist, waterfalls and dramatic peaks. A day or overnight cruise to Doubtful Sound, much less crowded than Milford Sound, is highly recommended.

Swim with Dolphins
Kaikoura is the top spot to see marine mammals. On an unforgettable 3.5- hour tour with Dolphin Encounter, put on a wetsuit and go overboard to commune with dusky dolphins in the open sea.

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