Things To Do When You're A Tourist in New Zealand

"Located inland from Waverley, about an hour and and twenty minutes inland actually, lies the restored Cottage of Rewi Alley, a farmer who later did well known work in China. It’s not recommended to take an average car to get here, because of the road being almost non existent for most of the way there, a 4WD or a mountain bike is the best way to go. Once you get there it will be well worth the extra effort. This cottage is almost 100 years old and the views are awesome!"

"This is the very pinnacle of heritage and culture for Taranaki, Patea is one of the few places now that still have awesome traditional structures like this! The waka was constructed in 1933 so it’s over 80 years old and commemorates when Patea was first settled in by Turi and his hapu. On one side it has a paragraph explaining in Maori, the right side has the same paragraph but translated into English so many can learn this story!"

"This is one of the oldest standing stone churches in New Zealand, at 170 years old and first opening in 1846. Unfortunately, it has just recently become closed to the public for earthquake strengthening, which has saddened many who come here every week, but the building can definitely still be appreciated from the exterior and surrounding landscapes! The photo opportunities here are spectacular, especially towards dusk when the lighting is perfect!"