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23 places in New Zealand on Worth a Journey’s lists of the world’s 100 best
New Zealand has 23 entries on 13 of the 30 lists of the world’s 100 best places of one kind published by Worth a Journey in 2026. The most are in The World’s 100 Best Hikes, with 6.
Source: Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/press/countries/new-zealand/
6 of the world’s 100 best hikes are in New Zealand, according to The World’s 100 Best Hikes 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Gertrude Saddle in Fiordland National Park, at N° 23.
Source: The World’s 100 Best Hikes 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/hikes/
3 of the world’s 100 best show caves are in New Zealand, according to The World’s 100 Best Show Caves 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Down to Earth Waitomo in Waitomo, at N° 44.
Source: The World’s 100 Best Show Caves 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/show-caves/
2 of the world’s 100 best saunas and baths are in New Zealand, according to The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa in Rotorua, at N° 11.
Source: The World’s 100 Best Saunas & Baths 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/saunas-baths/
2 of the world’s 100 best botanical gardens are in New Zealand, according to The World’s 100 Best Botanical Gardens 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Hamilton Gardens in Hamilton, at N° 18.
Source: The World’s 100 Best Botanical Gardens 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/botanical-gardens/
2 of the world’s 100 best parks are in New Zealand, according to The World’s 100 Best Parks 2026, published by Worth a Journey. The highest ranked is Pukekura Park in New Plymouth, at N° 62.
Source: The World’s 100 Best Parks 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/parks/
Kebab On Express in Taupiri is the only entry from New Zealand in The World’s 100 Best Kebab & Döner Shops 2026, published by Worth a Journey, at N° 19.
Source: The World’s 100 Best Kebab & Döner Shops 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/kebab-doner/
Caretaker in Auckland is the only entry from New Zealand in The World’s 100 Best Cocktail Bars 2026, published by Worth a Journey, at N° 41.
Source: The World’s 100 Best Cocktail Bars 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/cocktail-bars/
Vinci's Pizza in Napier is the only entry from New Zealand in The World’s 100 Best Pizzerias 2026, published by Worth a Journey, at N° 42.
Source: The World’s 100 Best Pizzerias 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/pizzerias/
Marokopa Falls in Waitomo is the only entry from New Zealand in The World’s 100 Best Waterfalls 2026, published by Worth a Journey, at N° 47.
Source: The World’s 100 Best Waterfalls 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/waterfalls/
Patuna Chasm in Martinborough is the only entry from New Zealand in The World’s 100 Best Canyons & Gorges 2026, published by Worth a Journey, at N° 58.
Source: The World’s 100 Best Canyons & Gorges 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/canyons-gorges/
Te Papa in Wellington is the only entry from New Zealand in The World’s 100 Best Museums 2026, published by Worth a Journey, at N° 59.
Source: The World’s 100 Best Museums 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/museums/
Tob Coffee in Auckland is the only entry from New Zealand in The World’s 100 Best Coffee Houses 2026, published by Worth a Journey, at N° 71.
Source: The World’s 100 Best Coffee Houses 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/coffee-houses/
Ramen Ramen by Tanoshi in Queenstown is the only entry from New Zealand in The World’s 100 Best Ramen Shops 2026, published by Worth a Journey, at N° 95.
Source: The World’s 100 Best Ramen Shops 2026, Worth a Journey, https://worthajourney.com/ramen-shops/