Monday, September 10, 2012

What Are The Highlights Of New Zealand Travel

By Kerri Turner


When people talk about New Zealand travel, their audience's first response is often something to do with hoe far away the 'Land of the Long White Cloud' is from anywhere else. New Zealand is more accessible than many people think though, and there is plenty to see and do there. Anyone heading to the 'Shaky Isles' as the country is often nicknamed, should ready themselves for the trip of a lifetime.

The country is especially well known for the natural attractions it can provide, its wildlife, landscape and coastline. The views are quite spectacular in New Zealand, as anyone who saw the film series based on the 'Lord of the Rings' will testify. Volcanic plateaux, native forests, glaciers, rich farmland and towering fjords can all be seen by the traveller in these islands.

White sand dominates the beautiful beaches of the east coast of Aotearoa, while the beaches on the west coast have unusual black sand to see. There is a great variety in the country's weather. The sub-tropical warmth of the Bay of Islands contrasts with the frosty winds of southern regions like Fjordland.

These great open spaces and mountain landscapes mean that many people travel to this great Pacific nation to enjoy outdoor activities and extreme sports. Whether you enjoy hiking, camping or something adventurous on water, there is plenty of choice when it comes to a choice of venues. If you want to feel exhilarated then New Zealand really is the place to head to.

Each city in the country can offer something different to visitors, and most are set in the middle of miles of rural landscape so the countryside is never far away. Industrial Auckland, in the North Island, is an industrial town, which is dominated by the iconic Sky Tower, the Southern Hemisphere's tallest building. There is also much Maori heritage to explore in the nearby 'pas' or forts.

The Bay of Plenty is another North Island region with much to see in it. If looking at sweeping views of majestic countryside is something that you enjoy, then the McLaren Falls Park is an ideal spot to visit. A theme park in Te Puke nearby celebrates the region's main export, the kiwi fruit. Ohiwa Harbour is a haven for bird watchers, with many migratory and resident species on view there.

In the South Island, the area around Canterbury and Christchurch is well worth a look. Visitors can marvel at the scientific displays at the International Antarctic Centre, while a hot air balloon ride over the Canterbury Plains is an experience which is never forgotten. The Waipara Valley is also one of New Zealand's most impressive wine producing areas.

A small country which feels like a huge one, New Zealand travel offers a stunning range of experiences for the curious traveller. Whether you travel to the North Island or the South Island, the options available mean that you will never feel at a loose end. If adventure is what you seek, then Aotearoa has it in bucketloads.




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