Fill Your Season with Sun and Stories
Picture yourself wandering through ancient pā sites, stepping into the past at historic gold rush towns, or standing in awe at breathtaking natural landscapes. Tohu Whenua sites are more than just destinations – they’re stories waiting to be discovered.
Perfect for families, history buffs, or adventure seekers of all ages, Tohu Whenua sites provide opportunities to follow in the footsteps of extraordinary and ordinary New Zealanders and discover the traditions, triumphs, challenges and innovations that have shaped our country and culture.
Whether you’re planning a country wide road trip or a few day trips scattered through the warmer months, adding a Tohu Whenua stop to your itinerary is sure to enrich your summer.
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Heritage places your kids will love
Be a history detective. Get hands-on in an inventor’s workshop. Visit a pā site. Learn to bind books at our oldest printery. Make damper at a historic farm. Tohu Whenua heritage landmarks are great for kids!
Central Otago Off-Mountain Must-Dos
Whether the slopes of Queenstown and Wānaka are a regular destination or bucket-list adventure for you, exploring Tohu Whenua at the foot of the mountain will give you a chance to go deeper and get more out of your winter getaway.
Central Otago Touring Route
One of New Zealand's finest road trips takes you to nine of Otago's Tohu Whenua heritage experiences.
Motorhome travels at a ghost town
When it comes to heritage, Te Tai Poutini the West Coast has plenty of iconic hot spots and hidden gems that await discovery. In this article Tohu Whenua’s Claudia Babirat explores her favourite of them all: Waiuta.
