Few countries in the world can offer an inclusive and diverse as tourism, where things run smoothly, with landscapes that will leave you breathless. Travel to New Zealand is fun and relaxation, in this same way, tourists can experience adventurous spirit the most fantastic experiences and adventures in the countryside or the city.
Travelling to New Zealand offers many advantages, such as, is a small country that does not take much to cross it, we can say that everything is nearby. It has very friendly people willing to serve the tourists. It is one of the safest countries in the world. It is a country with modern cities that offer all services. Beauty and diversity of landscapes that change every 200 km. Each landscape that appears before your eyes, we are sure to leave you speechless, among them we can mention the mountain, volcanic regions, green fields, beaches with lush colors. The number of choices is very large, and makes you want to do everything.
Here is a list of ten places to visit in your trip to New Zealand.
Auckland City is the largest, most culturally diverse and more cosmopolitan. His cultural life flourishing trade with multicultural influences, are eclipsed by its impressive geography. Located on a narrow strip of land, is flanked by two magnificent harbors to the east and west. The Manukau Harbour opens to the Tasman Sea to the west, while the Waitemata, the deepwater port is located in the heart of the city.
The city covers more than 40 extinct volcanoes, several of which are on green parks, overlooking the harbor, the Gulf Islands and endless coastline.
Auckland is the gateway to nature and outdoor adventure, has good options and cultural attractions.
Rotorua is located on the North Island of New Zealand, lies on a volcanic plateau. Because of its location, there are many points of great geothermal activity in the vicinity of the city, including hot water geysers, mud pools, lakes and ponds.
Located at a relatively high altitude (950 meters above sea level), Rotorua sits on the aptly named Bay of Plenty, offering a pleasant climate all year round, with slight rainfall.
Taupo, the exciting city of Taupo, Rotorua rivals as the adrenaline capital of the North Island of New Zealand. Located amongst stunning natural wonders, sits on the northwest coast of the lake formed by a massive volcanic eruption thousands of years ago.
Besides being the largest lake of fresh water in New Zealand, Taupo is also home of intense geothermal activity and the famous Huka Falls.
Wellington, New Zealand’s capital, sits at the southern tip of North Island, where in addition to offering some of the best urban views in the country, is famous for its art and culture.
Located on the shores of a large harbor and surrounded by a natural amphitheater of wooded hills, has the most vibrant entertainment district of the country, where some of the best bars, cafes, restaurants, galleries and theaters.
Queenstown, on the north shore of Lake Wakatipu, is the archetype of the wealthy resort town. In winter is the ideal place for skiing, while summer offers a lot of extreme sports and field trips, with most activities centered on the lake and in many nearby rivers.
Queenstown is compared with Switzerland for its magnificent scenery and snow covering the mountain tops. Located west of the South Island in the Otago region, this city for adventurers is at the heart of New Zealand.
Tauranga, in central North Island, just off a beautiful natural harbor in the Bay of Plenty, is a place of great activity and one of the fastest growing cities in the region.
It is the ideal place to fulfill your dreams water. It has two marinas full of boats, yachts and sailboats, exotic beaches for surfers and water sports galore, you can say it’s the Riviera of New Zealand.
Christchurch is the most English city throughout New Zealand. The atmosphere is reminiscent of an English university town with a large Anglican cathedral dominating the central square, small stone bridges and elegant Victorian architecture, numerous parks and exquisite gardens.
Dubbed the “Garden City”, is the largest South Island, in the district of Canterbury. It is the perfect point of departure to the mountains, ocean beaches, rivers, lakes and open spaces that are less than an hour from downtown.
Dunedin, on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand, is a city where style and creativity of man combined with the magnificence of the natural beauty that surrounds it.
Surrounded by deep blue port on one side and hills on the other mysterious, lush valleys and old-world architecture, pay a tribute to the Scottish heritage of the city.
The South Island of New Zealand, less populated than the North seems to have a slower pace, with a splendid countryside full of sheep grazing fields and remote farm settlements backed by rugged snow-capped mountains.
The scenery is magnificent, with its mountains, fjords, glaciers, lakes and forests, is even more spectacular than the North Island, was established as the premier tourist destination in New Zealand.
Tongariro National Park, the first national park in New Zealand and the fourth worldwide was founded in 1887. It is also a double World Heritage Site by UNESCO, a designation that recognizes the importance of the park for its cultural and spiritual associations with the Maori culture and its outstanding volcanic features. Located in central North Island of New Zealand and around Turangi and Ohakune people, this is a place of extreme surprises, a place to study and remember. Green fields to lush forests and tranquil lakes to desert plateau and active volcanoes, Tongariro can say that has it all.
