For the first time in Minecraft, we have a brand new location DLC called Minecraft Aotearoa. This add-on lets you experience six breathtaking settings from New Zealand in your favorite Minecraft world. With breaking viewpoints, rare birds, and tranquil forests, there’s so much to explore. Keep reading as we tell you everything about the Minecraft New Zealand DLC along with how to do download it.
Minecraft Aotearoa DLC Brings Iconic New Zeland Locations
As the global release of A Minecraft Movie approaches, New Zealand tourism has teamed up with Warner Bros. Pictures and Mojang Studios to create the Aotearoa add-on in Minecraft. The goal of this project is to inspire gamers and the movie’s audience to explore the country’s natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. The best part is that you can do this from the comfort of your home through Minecraft’s blocky gameplay.
The Aotearoa add-on will allow you to explore the iconic shots from A Minecraft Movie captured in New Zealand. The six locations you can explore are as follows:
- Waitomo Caves: Known for their glowing caves due to the presence of glowworms.
- Kapiti Island: Known for bird-watching. If you’re lucky, you can see the rare Takahe, Kaka, and Kokaho.
- Rotorua: Known as the heart of New Zealand due to being the home to the country’s largest geyser.
- Abel Tasman: Explore the beaches by kayaking, camping, and hiking.
- Lake Tekapo: Best for watching the night sky full of stars and is home to the country’s professional observatory.
- Pateae: Known for the sound of iconic 90 degree fjord walls that even the famous explorer Captain James Cook refused to enter.
Furthermore, in this add-on, you will experience the traditional villages and the native works of the rich Maori culture. This includes you can paddle a waka in Abel Tasman, a nice four wheel drive in Tekapo, navigating a boat in Doubtful Sound and even interacting with the village elders. So what are you waiting for, hop on to Minecraft, download the add-on, and experience New Zealand at your home.
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How to Get the Minecraft New Zealand DLC
Rest easy folks since the Minecraft Aotearoa add-on is completely free on Minecraft Bedrock. The only requirement is that you must have the official Minecraft Bedrock edition downloaded on your system. With that said, follow the simple steps below to get the Minecraft New Zeland DLC:
- Open up your Minecraft Launcher and click on the Play button while the Minecraft Bedrock edition tab is selected.
- Now, click on the Marketplace button on the title screen.
- Type the Aotearoa add-on in the search bar and press enter.
- Click on the Free button with a Minecoin icon. This will start the download and later you can create a new world using the add-on.
You can get Minecraft Aotearoa by visiting the Minecraft Marketplace official site as well. Do note that the world you create with this add on is only playable in the Adventure and Peaceful mode. So, all you can do is explore the world and take pictures of the viewpoints using the camera you get from the NPC at the start of the world.
That’s all you need to know about the Aotearoa Minecraft add-on, and how you can get it on your system as well. So, have you downloaded the DLC and experienced the scenic beauty of New Zealand yet? Let us know in the comments below!