|
North
Island |
| Auckland
- Besides beautiful and the biggest city of New
Zealand, Auckland also has lots of things to do such
as nice restaurants, shops, and plenty of tours,
both in the radical as well as in the contemplative
arena. Auckland is very multicultural, tranquil and
easy in terms of locomotion. Anyway, Auckland does
not reflect how the rest of New Zealand is, and we believe
it is a must to go somewhere else. |
| Bay
of Plenty
- Not very far from Auckland uniting many small
towns as well as medium size ones such as Tauranga
and Mount Maunganui. The whole area is beautiful,
with some of the best beaches in New Zealand and
also lots of farms, specially Kiwi Fruit. Spend one
day visiting the live White Island Volcano in the
town of Whakatane we consider a must. |
| Rotorua
- The City of Rotorua is great for those who want to
have a close contact with the Maori culture as well
as the see the fantastic thermal areas of New
Zealand. The lake right in front of the city
is very peaceful and beautiful and the city offers
an enormous number of activities and tours for all
kind of tourists. It is only about 2 hours from
Auckland, but more than one day there is recommended
due too many fantastic things to see and do. |
| Taupo
- Just about one hour south of Rotorua, much smaller
in size but with a beauty that impress. The lake of
the same name is breathtaking and there are plenty
of activities to do, including thermal volcanic
areas and some radical sports and tours. One a clear
day the view to the Alps is fantastic and the lake
is full or trouts. Spend a day in the Tongariro
National Park or at the sky fields we consider a
must. |
| Wellington
- The second biggest city and capital of New Zealand
is as good as Auckland if not better. There are
plenty of thing to do and see in this compact city.
Restaurants are top level and the bay where
Wellington is located is gorgeous. We thing two days
in Wellington is the minimum to really enjoy this
magnificent city. |
|
South
Island |
| Queenstown
- Is one of the best known cities of the South
Island and probably one of the most beautiful in New
Zealand (and also in the world). There are so many
things to do that one will need more than a month to
cover all different options offered. It has all
types of tours, from the mellow and soft to the most
radical tours and sports on Earth. The beauty of the
surrounding area with the mountains in the
background are simply breathtaking. Queenstown in
our opinion is the capital of the fun times in New
Zealand. |
| Christchurch
- It is the biggest city in the south Island and
also a very interesting town to visit. The cathedral
in the main square is a must to visit as wells as
the botanic gardens. The area called Canterbury just
behind the city and the plains that extend until the
alps are fascinating and deserve a day to visit it. |
| Te
Anau and Milford Sound -
One of the most beautiful places in the world if the
weather is clear. The fiords are breathtaking and a
boat trip is a must. |
| Wanaka
and Mt.
Cook - These
are small towns near the Alps and both are
breathtaking in terms of scenery and activities. There
are lakes and Mountain side by side and plenty of phenomenal walks and
tracks to spend a fantastic day out. Just wish
for a clear and sunny day and you'll understand what
I mean. |
| The
Glaciers -
(Franz Joseph e Fox Glacier) are spectacular. Take
the train from Christchurch to Greymounth and reach
the glaciers by car or bus. You can follow the track
up and a flight by helicopter or plane above the
Glaciers is a must. |
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selected 10 places in New Zealand
that we think must be in the plans of anyone. The list has
in mind those who are going to visit New Zealand for the
first time and has a summary of each place, so you can adapt
you trip according to your time and interests.
