New Zealand lies in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main islands, namely North Island, and South Island. There are a number of smaller islands such as Stewart Island. The two main islands are divided by the Cook Strait which is a 22 km stretch of water. Both the islands are formed of volcanoes and glaciers, with dramatic coastlines and rugged outcrops.
It is no surprise that New Zealand is often thought to be the most picturesque and photogenic countries in the world.

New Zealand is a country that tends to be best known to those from outside of it for its beautiful landscapes, nature and wildlife, such as the glorious Bay of Islands, which is located to the north of Auckland and offers wildlife like whales, dolphins and penguins as well as yachting and sailing. Wonders like this enable the country to attract plenty of visitors each year, but what many do not realise is that New Zealand also has a healthy nightlife, which this article will explore in greater depth.

While it is true that New Zealand does not have the kind of super clubs that you will find elsewhere, it does have some great eateries, bars and clubs that are unique to it. The majority of these can be found in the cities of Wellington and Auckland – although places like Queenstown and Dunedin also have their share. If you are in Auckland, the hippest nightlife will be found within the Britomart district, on the waterfront. If you want a venue that offers a strong choice of drinks, the bar called Beirut will be ideal for you. Located on Brown Street, it is usually packed to the rafters on Friday evenings and offers unique cocktails topped off with marshmallows that are created by Jason Clark, a celebrated cocktail mixer.

After you have spent some time in the bar, it is likely that you will want to hit one of New Zealand’s nightclubs and fans of live music will love the Ponsonby Social Club. Okay, the name may make it sound like somewhere Bertie Wooster would frequent, but this venue on Ponsonby Road in Auckland is actually home to the hipsters of the city. It features regular live bands, but also sometimes has a DJ for those who prefer something more dance-based, making it the perfect place to move on to once you have finished in the bar.