Co-owner Felix Schaad is delighted the Wairere Boulders, at number 16, are gaining popularity. Photo / NZ Herald
Votes for the 101 best things about NZ are in, with a few surprises The 101 best things about New Zealand have been listed - and there are a few you wouldn't expect.
The six-week voting campaign for the Automobile Association Tourism 101 Must-Do's clocked up 283,000 votes, split over 1600 attractions from the Far North to the deep South.
There are huge shifts
from the previous list in 2006.
Some attractions clearly rallied supporters to vote. The Waterworks in Coromandel promised a free-entry day if the theme park made the list. Owner Jeff Howarth said the staff would be excited about making the number 20 position.
