7 Best Places to Visit in New Zealand
New Zealand is an incredible destination to visit. New Zealand is made up of 2 main islands, the North Island and the South Island. Full or breathtaking scenery, lush landscapes, and an amazing combination of mountains, lakes and greenery, you can really only understand the beauty here by visiting. There are cities full of life and stunning landmarks; here are 7 of the best places to visit…
1 Stewart Island
The 3rd largest island of New Zealand, it is located further south than the South Island. 80 percent of the island is inside the Rakiura National Park, and most of the entire island is undeveloped and forested. You can hike, camp, see incredible wildlife and more.
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2 Nelson
Located at the top pf the South Island, Nelson is a spot known for having the most hours of sunshine per year in all of New Zealand. The city is surrounded by three national parks Nelson a fantastic outdoor recreation spot. There is a lot of local agriculture and wineries. Try a day trip to Abel Tasman National Park.
3 Glacier Country
Glacier Country is found on the Western Coast of South Island, and its jewel is the Westland National Park. In the park, see the country’s two most spectacular glaciers: Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier. Franz Josef Glacier is one of the most accessible glaciers on the planet, meaning that you can actually walk up to the glacier and even through the glacier valley itself. Guided tours give you a closer look at the expanding glaciers, and you can relax after a day of hiking by soaking in the incredible glacier hot pools.
4 Napier
The seaside resort of Napier on North Island is known as the Art Deco Capital of New Zealand. Tour the city on foot for a guided or self-guided architecture tour. Or enjoy Napier is by visiting the National Aquarium of New Zealand. This enormous aquarium is home to everything from turtles to crocodiles.
5 Rotorua
Rotorua is 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.
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6 Auckland
Known as the City of Sails, Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand. It is located on the North Island, and it is known for its culture and foodie landscape. For amazing views, climb the Auckland Harbor Bridge. You’ll find great exhibits of Maori and Pacific Island artifacts at the Auckland Museum.
7 Queenstown
Queenstown is on the South Island. Known as the dream spot for adrenaline and adventure. Surrounded by the towering peaks of the Southern Alps, and right on the banks of deep-blue Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown is a beautiful city. One of the best ways to experience the scenery is on Lake Wakatipu. There is also a vibrant nightlife with the town’s small central area packed with bars and restaurants.
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