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New Zealand Honeymoon Destinations

New Zealand offers honeymooners a hugely variety of choice for honeymoon destinations; from beach baches to mountain hideaways, from lakeside cottages to city apartments. There is also a wealth of honeymoon activities to choose from, for adrenalin driven newly-weds who need to skydive or heli-hike to the stay-at-home types who enjoy nothing more than a good bottle of wine and someone else's cooking.

Romantic Honeymoon Destinations in New Zealand

Here is our pick of New Zealand's honeymoon destinations in the North and South Islands.

North Island Honeymoons

  • Katikati, Bay of Islands – Beautiful beaches and natural harbours, vineyards, hot spring pools, cafes, restaurants, bush walking and more.
  • Waitakere Ranges, Auckland – Stunning sunsets, black iron sand beaches (Piha, Kaitarakihi, Bethells Beach), boutiques, cafes, restaurants, rainforest, surfing and vineyards.

South Island Honeymoons

  • Wanaka, Otago – Lake and mountain views, easy access to Arrowtown and Queenstown, spa treatments, fishing, hiking, Fiordland National Park, scenic flights, West Coast glaciers, wine tasting.
  • Lake Manapouri, Fiordland – Lake and mountain views, walks, mountain biking, Milford or Doubtful Sound cruises, horse riding, fly fishing, hiking, jet boating.

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