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Nightlife creators
New Zealand nights are quieter than big Asian cities, and that is the honest angle. Queenstown has a lively bar scene for its size, Wellington has craft beer and Cuba Street, and Auckland's waterfront stays busy on weekends. The most striking night content is often under the dark skies of Lake Tekapo.
What can I film?
- Stargazing in the Aoraki Mackenzie International Dark Sky Reserve.
- Queenstown's bars and lakefront after dark.
- Craft beer bars and late cafés around Cuba Street in Wellington.
- Auckland's Viaduct and Wynyard Quarter at night.
What should I know?
Bars check ID and set their own filming rules; ask before you film other guests. Drinks beyond what is agreed are personal extras. Blur faces of people who have not agreed to appear.
