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Art, Culture and Heritage

Find the best things to do in New Zealand! Explore these top cultural activities, art galleries, New Zealand heritage tours, Maori performances, and NZ heritage sites and cultural attractions throughout NZ with See And Do NZ.

 

Art, Culture and Heritage activities to See and Do in New Zealand

Top Attractions

Buried Village Experience

Buried Village Experi...

Stories of survival and resilience are told throughout our museum exhibits and i ......

Heritage Auckland Walk

Heritage Auckland Wal...

Discover Auckland's hidden gems with our eco-friendly 2-hour walking tour. Uncov ......

Hobbiton Movie Set and Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Hobbiton Movie Set an...

Combine two iconic New Zealand attractions in one day with our Hobbiton Movie Se ......

Tūhura Otago Museum Science Centre Day Pass

Tūhura Otago Museum ...

Come visit the largest science centre in New Zealand. With a Tropical Forest fil ......

Express Wine Tour and Māori Culture Wānaka

Express Wine Tour and Mā...

This is a relaxing, educational and entertaining wine tour via visiting 2-3 vineyards, tha ......

Stand Up Paddle Adventure

Stand Up Paddle Adventure

Come and journey with us on a SUP Adventure to explore and connect with our moana (sea) and whenua (land).

Sculptureum Experience - Escape to a world of creative wonder

Sculptureum Experience - ...

Be inspired with a day trip to the acclaimed Sculptureum; a unique art destination that is ......

The Old Gold Trail, Half Day Tour

The Old Gold Trail, Half ...

Old Gold Trail, Arrowtown & Central Tour Travel by luxury vehicle with local gui ......

From Cave to Coast Wellington City Highlights

From Cave to Coast Wellin...

A 5-hour guided tour of both coastal Wellington and downtown highlights. Tour highlights i ......

West Coast Treetop Walk & Tower Zipline

West Coast Treetop Walk &...

Treetop Walkway Adventure If you find yourself wondering what there is to do in New Zeala ......

Hobbiton Express Tour from Auckland

Hobbiton Express Tour fro...

This small group tour is an easy day trip from Auckland to Hobbiton Movie Set. The day i ......

Entry to the Knights of the Sky & Dangerous Skies Exhibitions

Entry to the Knights of t...

The Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre is Marlborough's single most visited attraction. Storie ......

Evening Champagne Cruise

Evening Champagne Cruise

Make your way down to Te Anau’s historic wharf, and step aboard an elegant vessel on thi ......

Hobbiton Movie Set Tour

Hobbiton Movie Set Tour

Step into the magical world of Middle Earth with our Hobbiton Movie Set Tour from Auckland ......

Wine Tasting & Scenic Adventure

Wine Tasting & Scenic...

A land based tour in the beautiful Bay of Islands area including Wine Tasting, Lunch at ......

Waitangi Admission Pass

Waitangi Admission Pass

Discover Waitangi’s contemporary museums, Māori cultural performances in an authentic M ......

New Zealand Maritime Museum

New Zealand Maritime Muse...

Discover our rich maritime history with engaging exhibits, galleries, interactive experien ......

Dolphin & Wildlife Cruise

Dolphin & Wildlife Cr...

Watch dolphins swimming up close as you explore our big blue backyard!

Dinosaur House Museum

Dinosaur House Museum

Raetihi's Dinosaur House holds New Zealand's largest collection of privately owned dinosau ......

Cape Reinga & Ninety Mile Beach

Cape Reinga & Ninety ...

Journey to the very tip of the North Island and uncover a region of rich Māori tradition ......

Visit Te Puia Geothermal Valley Rotorua

Visit Te Puia Geothermal ...

Discover the geothermal wonders and rich Maori culture of Te Puia Geothermal Valley in Rot ......

Wellington's Historical Walking Odyssey

Wellington's Historical W...

Embark on a historical odyssey and discover hidden stories, architectural splendour, and t ......

Scenic Lake Rotoiti Kayak Tour - Rotorua

Scenic Lake Rotoiti Kayak...

Embark on an extraordinary adventure with our Scenic Lake Rotoiti Day tour, granting you a ......

West Coast Discovery Tour

West Coast Discovery Tour

Experience the rugged beauty of Auckland's west coast on this discovery tour. Visit the ic ......

Private Luxury Auckland - Rotorua Geothermal Wonderlands Tour

Private Luxury Auckland -...

Set off on a private adventure from Auckland to discover the mesmerizing geothermal wonder ......

Taupo Sailing Adventures

Taupo Sailing Adventures

Experience the best way to explore Lake Taupo and choose the most environmentally friendly ......

Classic Wine Tour - Departs Queenstown daily (1.30pm to 5.00pm)

Classic Wine Tour - Depar...

Be whisked away to Queenstown’s neighboring wine region, Gibbston, where you will spend ......

A Round at WellyPutt Mini Golf

A Round at WellyPutt Mini...

Experience mini-golf like never before at WellyPutt! Wellington's highest rated mini-g ......

Nomad Safaris Lord of The Rings Tours - Queenstown

Nomad Safaris Lord of The...

Explore the magical side of New Zealand and understand why this beautiful country was chos ......

Dolphin & Wildlife Eco Cruise

Dolphin & Wildlife Ec...

Watch dolphins swimming up close as you explore our big blue backyard! Enjoying an amazing ......

Waitomo Glow Worm Caves & Te Puia - Rotorua's Geothermal Valley

Waitomo Glow Worm Caves &...

Experience the best of Rotorua's geothermal wonders and Waitomo Glowworm Caves in one incr ......

Nomad Safaris Quad Bike I 4WD - U Drive Experience Queenstown

Nomad Safaris Quad Bike I...

This is New Zealand’s most spectacular quad biking, where the adventure is in your hands ......

The Riverhead Tavern Kayak Tour in Auckland

The Riverhead Tavern Kaya...

Discover the Riverhead Tavern, a charming spot on the serene Waitemata River, ideal for ka ......

Kauri Museum

Kauri Museum

Deep in the heart of an ancient forest that's gone, the Kauri Museum celebrates one of the ......

Premium Wine Tour

Premium Wine Tour

Best Wine Tasting Tour in Waiheke, New Zealand. We have worked hard to make sure our wine ......

Russell Mini Tours

Russell Mini Tours

Romantic Russell – Steeped in history with a very checkered past. Bus tour departing fro ......

The Hells Gate Experience

The Hells Gate Experience

Hell's Gate is the most active geothermal reserve in New Zealand and home to its only mud ......

Rotorua Jade Carving Studio Tour

Rotorua Jade Carving Stud...

Step inside our Rotorua Jade Carving Studio for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes experience ......

Scenic Circuit

Scenic Circuit

Scenic Tour Hear some of the local history and lifestyle stories. Waitangi Golf Club loo ......

Waka Ama Adventure (Outrigger Canoe)

Waka Ama Adventure (Outri...

Come and journey with us on a Waka Ama Adventure to explore and connect with our moana (sea) and whenua (land).

5 Day Majestic Milford, Glaciers & Rail - Scenic Coach Tour

5 Day Majestic Milford, G...

Discover New Zealand's South Island with our 5-day independent scenic coach tour! Start an ......

Super Cruise Combo - The Cream Trip including Hole in the Rock

Super Cruise Combo - The ...

See it all and do it all on our super cruise combo combining the best of the The Cream Tri ......

Nomad Safaris Routeburn - Guided Walks

Nomad Safaris Routeburn -...

One of New Zealand’s Great Walks – the Routeburn Track, is waiting for you! Available ......

Nomad Safaris combos - Dart River Jet I Shotover Jet I Earnslaw Burn Heli-Hobbit

Nomad Safaris combos - Da...

Nomad Safaris is proud to partner with select operators to bring you a variety of unique e ......

Coach House Museum

Coach House Museum

Welcome to our world class museum, home to an outstanding collection of rural New Zealand ......

Olveston Historic Home Tours

Olveston Historic Home To...

Olveston was built as a family home and furnished with fine art, furniture and artefacts, ......

Silent electric boat hire on the Kerikeri River, Bay of Islands

Silent electric boat hire...

Explore the beautiful Kerikeri river on a silent electric boat. No boating experience required!

Manea Theatre Attraction Footprints of Kupe

Manea Theatre Attraction ...

Manea Footprints of Kupe is a 75-minute multisensory journey of guided storytelling – th ......

3D Trick Art Gallery

3D Trick Art Gallery

Immerse yourself into 2D paintings posing and acting, when you take a photo it changes to 3D photos.

The Farm Tour

The Farm Tour

The Farm Tour is an hour long guided tour, travelling through a farm environment on a cove ......

Auckland City Discovery Tour

Auckland City Discovery T...

Explore Auckland on a half-day city tour featuring top attractions like Mission Bay, One T ......

Sustainable sailing to the Maori Rock Carvings.

Sustainable sailing to th...

Step aboard, explore Lake Taupō, and discover its natural beauty and hidden wonders with ......

Rotorua Highlights inc Te Puia Tour, Haka & Hangi Buffet Lunch

Rotorua Highlights inc Te...

Experience nature & Māori culture in our Rotorua Highlights tour which includes guide ......

Shared Tour (English)

Shared Tour (English)

This is our classic experience. During this tour, you will share a 90 min astronomy experi ......

Silver River Stargazing Tour

Silver River Stargazing T...

Silver River™ Stargazing is Lake Tekapo’s leading small group stargazing tour. Large ......

Matakana Art & Wine Escape

Matakana Art & Wine E...

Explore Auckland’s countryside, where art meets winemaking. This day trip including r ......

Wine  Tasting & Lunch Adventures

Wine Tasting & Lunch...

We visit three (3) vineyards : offering some unique wine varieties only grown in Nort ......

Hobbiton Movie Set & Rotorua Te Puia Geothermal Tour

Hobbiton Movie Set & ...

Explore the iconic Hobbiton Movie Set and the geothermal wonders of Te Puia in one amazing ......

Waiheke Island Cultural Experience

Waiheke Island Cultural E...

Experience Waiheke Island from a Māori perspective. Enjoy stunning sea views over the Hau ......

Mauao Walk and Workshop

Mauao Walk and Workshop

Our Mauao Walk and Workshop allows you to experience cultural history and learn the enviro ......

Scenic Cruise Guided Walk

Scenic Cruise Guided Walk

Cross the South Fiord taking in all its majestic beauty and allow us to show you some of t ......

Whakarewarewa Living Maori Village - Guided Tour

Whakarewarewa Living Maor...

Discover the vibrant culture and rich history of the Whakarewarewa Living Maori Village wi ......

Nomad Safaris - Queenstown

Nomad Safaris - Queenstow...

Experience New Zealand’s most spectacular quad bike rides, off road 4WD adventures, guid ......

Queenstown Luxury Private tour (Full day) for up to 4 people

Queenstown Luxury Private...

Travelling through glacial valleys, around towering mountains and stopping off at spectacu ......

Glenorchy Kiwi Special Tour

Glenorchy Kiwi Special To...

Come along with Queenstown Expeditions as we take you on our Glenorchy Kiwi Special tour o ......

All About Paradise Half Day Expedition

All About Paradise Half D...

Mystical morning & afternoon half-day expeditions to Glenorchy and the famous Paradise ......

Hundertwasser Art Centre with Wairau Māori Art Gallery

Hundertwasser Art Centre ...

Hundertwasser Art Centre with Wairau Māori Art Gallery celebrates visionary painter, ecol ......

Lochmara Day Trips

Lochmara Day Trips

Cruise to Lochmara, one of Marlborough's most popular destinations, taking in the surround ......

Hobbiton & Rotorua including Te Puia from Auckland

Hobbiton & Rotorua in...

Our Hobbiton & Rotorua including guided tour at Te Puia day trip combines two of the North Island top attractions.

Queenstown Highlights Tour

Queenstown Highlights Tou...

Sit back, relax and soak up the scenic sights on this fun and informative morning of guided sightseeing.


Frequently Asked Questions about Art, Culture and Heritage Activities

1. What is the most popular culture in New Zealand?

The indigenous people of New Zealand are known as Māori. Māori cuisine, Māori language, and Māori customs are all very important aspects of life here.

2. Is New Zealand good for art?

New Zealand is rich with all forms of art. The country's scenic beauty, captivating historical attractions, and distinctive fusion of traditional and modern lifestyles make incredible muse for New Zealand artists, and it is reflected in their work that is often included publicly in many towns.

3. What is the cultural capital of New Zealand?

Wellington is the cultural capital of New Zealand. When visiting Wellington, you will be blown away by the diverse and unique artistic life.

Art, Culture and Heritage activities to See and Do in New Zealand


Art, Culture and Heritage

Find the best cultural activities, art galleries, New Zealand heritage tours, Maori performances, and NZ heritage sites and cultural attractions throughout NZ with See and Do NZ.

 
Art, Culture and Heritage activities to See and Do in New Zealand

New Zealand is rich in history and heritage. This sailing adventure brings you along to explore Maori rock carvings! There is also a walking tour of the footprints of Kupe found in the Hokianga.

If you're into native wildlife, then Kiwi North in Whangarei is a great place to go, where you can see real Kiwi birds! There are also countless wine and food tours to allow you to really taste the essence of New Zealand.

 

The best places for Art, Culture and Heritage in New Zealand



There is history and art around every corner in New Zealand. One of New Zealand's most well-known historical events is the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. This museum in Paihia, Northland, will tell you all about it and more! However, if you're looking for something a little more outgoing, this Earnest Kemp Cruise explores one of the world’s largest freshwater volcanic craters, Lake Taupō!

If you're looking for mind-blowing art, the Weta Workshop is for you! It is part film set, part creative workshop. Come along and find out which famous film!

The best places for Art, Culture and Heritage in New Zealand
 

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