The tour in Rotorua was rated the top experience in the South Pacific in Tripadvisor's annual awards.
The tour in Rotorua was rated the top experience in the South Pacific in Tripadvisor's annual awards.
An activity in Rotorua has been named the best experience in the South Pacific for 2023, and the third best nature and outdoor activity in the world.
Even in a country as small as New Zealand, it would take a lifetime to have every experience and see every attraction. With limited time and money, travellers may wonder what the best tourist experience in New Zealand is.
Rotorua zip-lining tour named best experience in South Pacific
Number one in the list of “Top Experiences in the South Pacific for 2023″ was Rotorua’s Ziplining Forest Adventure by Rotorua Canopy Tours.
The three-hour adventure was also considered the 3rd best “Nature and Outdoor Activity” and 12th “Top Bucket List Experience” lists, worldwide.
Ziplining with Rotorua Canopy Tours.
On Tripadvisor’s website, the zipline is described as an experience that “mixes fun, education and conservation together to create unforgettable memories” and has an average rating of 5/5 from almost 3300 reviews.
Wellington and Rotorua attractions named best in South Pacific
The Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa in Wellington, was rated the fourth-best attraction in the South Pacific. The museum has a 4.5/5 rating based on an impressive 14,216 reviews and is recommended for adults and children.
Meanwhile, Rotorua’s Redwoods, Whakarewarewa Forest squeaked in at number 10. It is named as one of Rotorua’s “most spectacular natural assets”, and the Tripadvisor page recommends spending between one and two hours in the ancient forest.
Hawaii tour wins ‘Best Experience in the World’
For travellers interested in embarking upon the best experience in the world, Tripadvisor’s list recommends heading to O’ahu, Hawaii. Here, the Grand Circle Island and Haleiwa Tour will show travellers around the island’s best sights in an experience rated the best on the planet for 2023.
Described as “ideal for first-time visitors, or those with limited time” the nine-hour tour takes travellers to stops such as Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay, Halona Blowhole, the Byodo-In Temple and North Shore’s surfing beaches.
What are the categories?
To help travellers sift through all the epic options, the awards are separated into several “lists” depending on the type of attractions and experiences.
Lists include Top Overall Experiences, Top Attractions, Bucket List Experiences, Cultural & Historical Tours, Food & Culinary Experiences, Nature & Outdoor Activities, Sailing & Day Cruises and Snorkelling & Water Sport.
This year, Family-Friendly Experiences was added and includes “activities that are perfect for kids and the parents tagging along with them”.
All lists can then be refined according to location, such as New Zealand, or South Pacific.
How are the activities and attractions ranked?
Traveller reviews are the primary data source that informs the lists and their ranking order.
The company analyses the quantity and quality of reviews left between May 1, 2022, to April 31, 2023, then applies a little editorial curation.
