New Zealand – Diverse Attractions to Boot
Whatever you are – a brave adventurer, a studious nature lover or a quiet family man – New Zealand holds treasures that would cater to all elements of tourism spectrum.
Tour to New Zealand will take you to a country which owns stunning and diverse natural beauty. The diversity includes jagged mountains, spectacular glaciers, steep fiords, pristine lakes, raging rivers, scenic beaches and active volcanic features. New Zealand is one of Earth’s richest flora zones and due to its prolonged geographic isolation, homes unique fauna.
New Zealand is spread over two tectonic plates and is situated on “Pacific Rim of Fire”. This fact makes New Zealand a geo thermal hotspot. Lake Taupo is considered to be formed because of a mightier volcanic eruption. New Zealand tour packages will take one to Rotorua where one is closer to geothermal activity with spouting geysers , hot water pools and bubbling mud pools.
New Zealand Tourism thrives on its multifaceted coastline which is fifteen thousand kilometers long, the west coast rugged and the east serene.
Auckland is the largest city of New Zealand. Auckland is a diverse city also with Polynesian culture mixing with modern city environment. Known as City of Sails one is never far from water when in Auckland. In Auckland, you will discover the best in shopping and dining and that is not all.
Wellington is New Zealand’s capital city. It is known as New Zealand’s arts and cultural capital. There you will have the marvelous sight of house clinging to the hills.
To the south are cities Christchurch and Dunedin. Christchurch known as Garden city is the second largest city of New Zealand.
Then there is Queenstown, the adventure centre of New Zealand. You can Bungee Jump, Sky dive, jet boat and engage in many other thrilling encounters. Adventure seekers will not be disappointed with New Zealand Tour packages with options to skiing in winter and activities such as bungee jumping, canyon swinging, jet boating, horse trekking and river rafting all year around. If extreme adventure is not for you, mellower options like cycling and even walking trips, are on offer. Cycles can be arranged for rent for few days trip, with your accommodation needs taken care of. This cycling trial is a soothing affair.
Some other places to visit in a New Zealand trip are as follows. One may visit Milford Sound near Queenstown. It is a fiord with mountainous cliffs hanging down on one side. Then, Arthur’s Pass – a spectacular pass across the Southern Alps, on the way from Canterbury to West Coast. It is an engineering marvel with viaducts, bridges, rock shelters and waterfalls redirected into chutes. The sight of Aoraki Mount Cook across the turquoise waters of Lake Pukaki will last in your memory for a lifetime. Aoraki Mount Cook is the largest peak in New Zealand and if you are a climber, you are entitled to climb it. If not, you can go for hiking leading to spectacular sights. Then there is Waiheke Island situated in Hauraki Gulf which is home to few high quality vineyards, a wine lover’s delight. New Zealand is home to some unique species of flora and fauna, New Zealand’s geographical isolation being the reason. There are fourteen National Parks where you can witness many native birds like the Tui, Kereru (native wood pigeons and Piwakawaka.
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