Top 5 unique things to do in New Zealand

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New Zealand is a place of exceptional natural beauty, and there’s no doubt that it is one of the most beautiful places on the planet. So naturally, most of the people visiting the country travel there in order to see at least some of the impressive natural wonders that New Zealand can boast of.

Of course, the stunning natural assets of the country are well worth seeing, but there is more that you can do in New Zealand, in addition to hiking or walking. Whether you are interested in unusual activities, extreme experiences or just wandering off the beaten track, New Zealand will not disappoint you. Here are top 5 unique things to do in New Zealand.

Watch the first rays of sunshine of the day

The inhabitants of Gisborne, a city in northeastern New Zealand, have the privilege of being the first people on the planet to see the sun rise every morning.

Gisborne is the first city to see the sunrise, so if you can get up early, you can grab some coffee and a croissant and settle down on a bench in a park or in a cafe, but the best spot is Wainui beach where you can watch the sun burst from the water.

Save endangered species

If you are not the volunteering type, you can help save the endangered or threatened endemic species of New Zealand (the kakapo, the kiwi, etc) by donating to a conservation programme. But if you can and want to invest time and energy into the preservation of endemic species, or maybe habitats that are in need of rehabilitation, you can join a volunteering programme.

Stroll down the steepest street in the world

The steepest street in the world is the work of British city planners who probably haven’t been out of the gentler parts of the British countryside and weren’t expecting the rambunctious geography of New Zealand.

So this is how in Dunedin, the second largest city on the South Island, Baldwin street came to be – the steepest street in the world, with an inclination of 35 degrees.

Visit the southernmost castle in the world

There’s no castle in the world position more to the south than Larnach Castle, on Otago Peninsula. The castle dates back to the 1870, and it was built by a wealthy businessman. Nowadays, the castle functions as a hotel too, so you can spend the night there, but be warned, rumors say it’s haunted!

Bungee jump from the first bungee jumping bridge in the world

Bungee jumping was not invented in New Zealand, but this is where the first commercial bungee jumping site was opened in the 80’s,  on the still functional Kawarau Bridge in Queenstown, to be more precise. Jump off the bridge and you’ll be regaled with the sight of the foamy blue waters of Kawarau river flowing beneath you.

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