Tourism New Zealand's Explore PLUS independent fam program gives travel agents the chance to curate their own, unique experience in the country.

The tool allows agents who have completed the 100% Pure New Zealand Specialist Program at the Bronze level to use more than 1,000 pre-approved discounts on land tours, activities, transportation and accommodations around the country along with exclusive air discounts to create their own itinerary.

Travel agents can take advantage of roundtrip airfares as low as $500 roundtrip but, for a short time, they can get a trip credit of $500 as well.

Here are some of the top places travel agents can visit on their self-styled New Zealand fam.

Here are some of the top places travel agents can visit on their self-styled New Zealand fam.

Check in on Christchurch as the city continually unveils an ongoing urban regeneration. Innovative projects highlight state-of-the-art architecture and a booming hospitality scene.

Don't Miss: The International Antarctic Centre offers an interactive experience, wildlife encounters and the chance to ride on a Hagglund.

Travelers are going to want to dedicate some time stay in Rotorua. While the region is known for its shooting geysers and natural hot springs, it's also home to redwood forests, kiwi bird sanctuaries, zorbing activities and more.

Don't Miss:Whakarewarewa: The Living Maori Village is a great way to combine history with natural landscapes, strolling by bubbling hot springs and watching some of the area's coolest geysers.

Sunny Nelson is located at the top of the South Island and offers up a diverse landscape with golden beaches, lush forests and rugged peaks. However, what the region is also well known for is its thriving community of artists. There are more than 350 working artists and craftspeople living in the region.

The city of Wellington is a great walking city that is compact and navigable. Wellingtonians are masters of casual dining, so definitely bring your appetite ready to explore its yummy restaurants, abundant coffee bars, night markets and food trucks.

Don't Miss: Friday night is a street feast at the Cuba Mall night market. Definitely visit with an empty stomach and save room for dessert.

Queenstown is a hub of activity and an adventure-lover's playground-be it summer or winter. Visitors can take advantage of skiing, bungy jumping, sky diving, canyon swinging, jet boating, horse trekking, river rafting and more.

Don't Miss: The best place to get an overview of the destination is from the Skyline Gondola, which is its own mini-hub of active adventures.

An architecture-lover's paradise, Napier is known as a shrine to stylish buildings. Stripped Classical, Spanish Mission and Art Deco are all on display in the city.

The city is known as the Edinburgh of New Zealand with its dramatic cliffs, picturesque harbor and well-preserved Victorian and Edwardian architecture.

It's a great place to visit with penguins, enjoy a boat ride or visit funky downtown bars and restaurants.

Don't Miss: Larnach's Castle. You don't necessarily have to tour the inside but a stroll through the gardens leads to amazing views as well as a possible encounter with the Queen of Hearts.

This is New Zealand's largest metropolis and it can be experienced as such, with high-end food and wine experiences, luxury shopping, five-star hotels and more. Wildlife adventures such as whale-watching and dolphin excursions to the Hauraki Gulf and wine tasting on Waiheke Island are just a few of the ways visitors can keep busy.

Don't Miss: Waitakere Ranges Regional Park showcases some of the best of the area's "wild west" coast.

This seaside city is filled with charm and stunning, affordable oceanside accommodations. It's the ideal stop when driving between the Marlborough wine region and Christchurch.

Don't Miss: Kaikoura offers a wealth of marine wildlife experiences, and swimming with dolphins is one of the best.

This region has become a shrine to Tolkien lovers the world round and home to the Shire as featured in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit books and film franchises. It is also home to underground wonders, black-sand surf beaches and rolling green pastures.

Don't Miss: Hamilton Gardens may often be overlooked for otherworldly adventures but is definitely worth a quick stop.