Planning to go to New Zealand mid may for two weeks. Looking for recommendations for must do and see. Some good hikes as well that aren't too advanced. Thanks!

Go to Rotorua, Huka Falls, Hamilton Gardens, Waikato, Huka Prawn Park.

You’ll need to decide how much traveling you want to do while you’re there. Hobbiton, Rotorua, Lake Tekapo and Queenstown were just some of the highlights for me.

Thank you! We will be visiting the north and south islands!

Milford Sound! Theres only one accommodation in Milford so book early if youre planning on staying there. Mount Cook is also beautiful.

You can stay in Te Anau and tour to Milford Sound too

thank you so much!

And oh yeah, if you go to Lake Tekapo, Air Safaris does a scenic flight over Mt Cook and Franz Josef/Fox glaciers (weather permitting)

ah yes Lake Tekapo is on our itinerary..will add this as well..

Truc Duong

Not a hike, but if you are on the north island go to the glow worm caves

Waitomo on North Island, Te Anau on South Island both have glow worm caves

Yes! Heard it's amazing

Hobbiton is really cool and Waitomo glow worm caves! Great Kauri Forest and the giant sand dunes on North Island.

Roy’s peak in Wanaka was my favourite hike.
I found Milford sound to be a bit overrated - reminded me of the ferry ride from horseshoe bay to Gibson’s to be honest.
I absolutely loved Abel Tasman and was surprised at the charm in Nelson.
Queenstown had an amazing little hike with incredible views.
I blogged the details of my recent trip to New Zealand here:
http://wanderingsincedawn.com/new-zealand-aotearoa/

Great blog on NZ! Thanks.

Great blog! Will definitely follow some of your tips and recommendations!