New
Zealand's 29 regions stretch more than 1,600 kilometers across two main
islands. Each destination is distinctive in character, and with the country
being so compact, you can easily visit several on your holiday.
New Zealand
is an otherworldly, photogenic and friendly country offering visitors
unbeatable changes for adventure and exploration. The rugged islands are home
to dense native forests, mountains, beaches, glaciers, thermal regions and
fiords that have been well-preserved by the environmentally-conscious
government and culture. New Zealand is a place where traditional Maori culture
mixes with modernity in cosmopolitan cities, charming villages and vast
expanses of untouched wilderness. Pristine and heavenly, the island nation has
something for everyone, including the following top tourist attractions in New
Zealand.
Top Places
of Attractions in New Zealand
Coromandel Peninsula
This
north-eastern peninsula is famous for its white and golden sand beaches that
frame magnificent coastal scenery, forests perfect for days of exploration and
other natural wonders. Start your visit in Thames, a small but picturesque city
with a rich history of gold mining. Don’t miss a stop at Hot Water Beach, where
visitors can dig their own hot pool from the springs under the sands.
Abel Tasman National Park
Located on
the northern tip of the country’s South Island, this vast national park is a
hiker’s dream. Closed to vehicles, one must enter by boat, foot or small plane,
but the trip is well worth it. While traversing the mountainous terrain, blue
penguins, wekas, oyster catchers, wood pigeons and other rare birds can all be
seen.
Sky Tower
The Sky
Tower is an observation and telecommunications tower located in New Zealand’s
largest city. At a height of 328 meters (1,076 ft) it is the tallest
free-standing structure in the Southern Hemisphere and the Sky Tower has become
an iconic structure in Auckland’s skyline. The tower offers views of up to 80
km away and fine dining in the Orbit revolving restaurant.
Napier Art Deco
Napier, a
small city in Hawke’s Bay on the North Island’s east coast, is famous for its
eye-catching art deco architecture. Most of Napier was leveled by an earthquake
in 1931. The rebuilding period coincided with the short-lived Art Deco era and
as a result Napier’s architecture is strikingly different from any other city
in the world. Thousands of tourist visit Napier every February for the Art Deco
Weekend, an event dedicated to the style, vintage cars, picnics and the soapbox
derby.
Kaikoura
This small
coastal town on the South Island is a haven for seafood lovers. You can spot
fur seals, dolphins, sperm whales and albatrosses off the shore, then indulge
in a feast of fresh crayfish, mussels, blue cod and more. Land lovers can take
a wilderness walk through the untamed and dramatic Kaikoura forest.
Franz Josef Glacier
This
glacier, located within Westland National Park in the southwest, is one of the
world’s most accessible. Visitors can walk right up to the foot of the massive
glacier or take a helicopter ride over the dazzling Ice Age remnant. Together
with Fox Glacier it is one of South Westland’s major drawcards for tourists.
Rotorua
Rotorua is
known as the thermal wonderland of New Zealand. There are numerous geysers and
hot springs in and around the city. Many of these are in parks and reserves.
Natural eruptions of steam, hot water and mud occasionally occur in new
locations. Nearby Wai-O-Tapu is also a popular tourist attraction with many hot
springs noted for their colorful appearance, in addition to the Lady Knox
Geyser.
Tongariro National Park
The first
national park of New Zealand, Tongariro is known for its surprises and
extremes. The park’s diverse range of ecosystems includes tranquil lakes,
active volcanoes, herb fields, untamed forests and desert-like plateaus. Start
your trek at the Whakapapa Visitor Center, just a three hour hike from the
stunning Taranaki Falls. The short hike will take you through scrubland and
forest and across the lava line of volcanic eruptions from hundreds of years
ago.
Bay of Islands
The Bay of
Islands is one of the most popular holiday destinations in New Zealand. The
picturesque area contains 144 islands, many secluded bays and some great sandy
beaches. This beautiful bay has an abundance of marine life including whales,
penguins, dolphins and the big marlin. Not surprisingly, it is a popular
tourist spot for sailing yachts on world cruises and international sport
fishermen.
Milford Sound
Milford
Sound is among the most famous tourist attractions in New Zealand. Lying at the
most northern and accessible end of Fiordland National Park, Milford sound
offers some of the world’s most staggering coastal scenery with its dramatic
peaks and dark blue waters. The area’s frequent downpours only enhance this
South Island beauty, sending numerous waterfalls cascading down the cliffs.
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