Other cities worth travelling to are the garden city of Christchurch and Queenstown, home to breathtaking scenery and majestic mountains, all lining the sparkling Lake Wakatipu. Both cities are perfect backdrops for the large selection of activities on offer such as whale watching, biking and wine tasting. Māori culture continues to play an important part in everyday kiwi life and as you explore this sensational country, there will be many opportunities to explore the history and culture of Māori life as you soak up the sights.