Hidden gems: places in New Zealand

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in New Zealand. Ratings are based from 9.3K places in the country.

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Oceanside Jiu Jitsu NZ
Jujitsu school
👍👍 Oceanside Jiu Jitsu offers a top-notch training experience with facilities that truly stand out. The cleanliness and accessibility of showers make post-training routines convenient, while the well-equipped gym provides a comprehensive workout space. The inclusion of a sauna and ice bath adds a premi...
5.00 (147 reviews)
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Homegrown - Vegetable Delivery
Grocery delivery service
👍👍 Love our Homegrown boxes. We order fruit & veges to supplement what we can grow on the farm, delivery is so convenient and the produce always super fresh and beautiful. Love that I can get my favourite GF bread and other add-ons at the same time.
5.00 (144 reviews)
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Graze Wine Bar
Wine bar
👍👍 Had the tasting menu. Max and his team were incredibly hospitable and this was the best meal I’ve had in Wellington…which is saying something.
5.00 (143 reviews)
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Snap Fitness 24/7 Cambridge
Gym
👍👍 Great atmosphere. Awesome staff members. Brilliant place to work out.
5.00 (136 reviews)
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Full Power Fitness Manukau
Gym
👍👍 trying around lot of gyms around. i found this is the best gym in south Aukland. wide range of equipment not at all over crowded. very friendly owner and always clean and tidy. i will recommend this gym for 100%.
5.00 (130 reviews)
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F45 Training Richmond
Gym
👍👍 I have been going to F45 Richmond for a few weeks now. I was so nervous about going however they made me feel so comfortable from the start. The trainers are all very knowledgeable - they give great guidance and support! Everyone is very kind and welcoming - wish I joined sooner!
5.00 (127 reviews)
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The Crate Coffee
Cafe
👍👍 The Crate Coffee is such an awesome hole in the wall spot with the loveliest staff, a delicious selection of snacks and great coffee - keep an eye out for your name on the "our shout" board 😍
5.00 (126 reviews)
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CrossFit Daedalus
Gym
👍👍 Popped into this gym for some training sessions and absolutely loved it! Marc is very knowledgeable and literally fixed my deadlift in 1min! Had such a great experience there and the people were very welcoming and warm. Wish I could train here but live out west, and just a bit too far away. If you’r...
5.00 (123 reviews)
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Hopewell Lodge
Lodge
Bright waterfront hostel offering shared or private kitchens, plus a hot tub & BBQ areas.
$94/night
5.00 (122 reviews)
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BFT Mt Wellington
Fitness center
👍👍 There truly is no other gym like BFT Mt Wellington. I started here earlier this year after hearing friends rave about it and it was the best decision I ever made. Group fitness is definitely what works for me in my fitness journey and getting up every day to work out at The Jungle is easy. The train...
5.00 (118 reviews)
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F45 Training Ponsonby
Gym
👍👍 Epic gym with fantastic trainers. Highly recommend F45 Ponsonby! After trying F45s in the past I wasn't sure I was a fan but this one is awesome - great workouts and the staff are really helpful, they push you and make sue your form is spot on!
5.00 (116 reviews)
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F45 Training Pukekohe
Gym
👍👍 My second home! The trainers always so supportive. Always suggesting you to lift heaver when they know you can do it. Such a supportive community. High reccomend. I have now been going for over a year now, best decision i made to join the family at F45 Pukekohe. Absolutely love it! Kat and team are...
5.00 (114 reviews)
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Waikato Udon
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 Double recommended! I had 3 different dishes, and they were all good. Traditional Japanese cuisine. The restaurant was clean and tidy. The staffs were friendly. I definitely would love to come back for their foods!
5.00 (109 reviews)
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goodlife super food co
Health food restaurant
👍👍 The best salad place ever. I am a person who loves eating junk food but ever since my colleague recommended this place, I have starting eating good nutritious food which amazes my taste buds. The smoothies and salads are simply mesmerising and so filling. It has definitely become my go-to place.
5.00 (108 reviews)
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Revl
Gym
5.00 (107 reviews)
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Haodee Coffee
Cafe
👍👍 New place for coffee out in Henderson! I'm no coffee expert but they roast their own beans and it tastes great! They've given the location a breath of fresh air, the atmosphere is very calming and the service was amazing. The prices are very affordable, which is just icing on the cake at this point....
5.00 (106 reviews)
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Hawthorne House
Bed & breakfast
5.00 (105 reviews)
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Wairua Lodge - Rainforest River Retreat
Lodge
👍👍 TLDR: Above and beyond, an amazing place to stay. I was planning on writing a long review, based solely on the fact that it was a truly memorable stay in every way. However, I also don't want to give everything away. To put it simply, the location is sublime, the facilities were exceptional, and th...
5.00 (105 reviews)
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F45 Training New Lynn
Gym
👍👍 F45 Training New Lynn has become an indispensable part of my life. I simply can't imagine my daily routine without it now. It's not just a gym; it's a transformative lifestyle that's elevated my fitness journey to a whole new level. The energy, variety of workouts, and dedicated trainers have becom...
5.00 (103 reviews)
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F45 Training Rosedale
Gym
👍👍 Gwyn Morgan (Arianne Morgan ) I was overweight, tired, had no motivation to do anything but to eat & be a couch potato, after joining F45 Rosedale my life has changed dramatically ! I cant go a day without getting up & hitting the gym now with my workout buddies & trainers. F45 Rosedale has a great...
5.00 (103 reviews)
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