| Take a tour of New Zealand! New Zealand is a country of fascinating culture and beauty. Consisting of two islands, the North Island and the South Island vary in scenery, nowhere else will you find such a spectacular and diverse range of scenic attractions. In this one small country you will find beautiful beaches, bubbling mud pools, hot springs, snow capped mountains, giant glaciers, majestic fiords, serene lakes, dense forests, millions of sheep in green farmlands and the fascinating living culture of the Maori people. Ask us about any of the highlighted names mentioned here or give us your own ideas. At the very tip of the North Island is Cape Reinga where the Tasman Sea meets the Pacific Ocean at a dramatic peak on a cliffs edge. On the west side is 90 mile beach where you can drive up and down the beaches along sand dunes and wild horses. On the East is the Bay of Islands where it is popular to go sailing and swim with Dolphins. As you continue south you will hit Auckland, known as the 'City of Sails' where you can sail a yacht on Auckland harbour, visit museums or Auckland's Skytower. Once you get off the peninsula of the North you can head to the Coromandel's peninsula featuring Kauri forests, farmland, a goldmine with glow-worms, isolated beaches or take a dip in the hot springs of Hotwater Beach. As you continue south back down from the peninsula you will hit Rotorua where there are many bubbling mud pools, erupting geysers and plenty of places to brush up on your Maori history. The next major spot you will hit is Taupo, known for its lakes and small center of adventure sports. Wellington, located at the southern end of the North Island. The city offers great dining, shopping and attractions with surrounding regions to go wine tasting. Once you've had your fill of the North Island you have the option to fly or take the ferry to the South Island. Arriving in Picton you have a few choices of which way to head. Continuing west you will hit Nelson, a small friendly town featuring great weather year round. Close by is the stunning Abel Tasman National Park where you can hike or go kayaking for a day or more, camping options are available. Heading south down the west coast there are a few stops that are definitely worth a look. In Greymouth you can go white water rafting otherwise continue on to Punaikaki where you can see the famous pancake rocks. A major highlight along this coast is the Southern Alps and the Glaciers area of Franz Josef and Fox Glacier. There are options to go for a half day, full day or heli hike on Franz Josef with weather permitting. Another option is to sky dive over Fox Glacier, with an absolutely stunning view. Heading inland you'll come across Wanaka, a small town with a stunning view and options to do many of the adrenaline sports offered in Queenstown. Only an hour south is the adrenaline capital of New Zealand, Queenstown. Skydiving, bungee jumping, luging, caving, canyoning, white water rafting and jet boat rides are a few of the extreme sports offered in this town. A day trip or longer many tours are offered in Milford and Doubtful Sound presenting dramatic landscapes amongst its lakes and mountains. A day trip to Dunedin you will follow the former gold trail to the Beer and Chocolate Capital of New Zealand. Not to be missed is a short trip to the Otago Peninsula where you can get up close and personal with yellow-eyed penguins, seals and albatross. After leaving Dunedin you travel to an area with amazing views of the snow capped mountain peaks of Mount Cook. A few hours north on the east coast is Christchurch known as 'the city of churches', it is often used as a starting and stopping point for a lot of travelers. There are two main options as far as attractions are concerned. If you head west either by car or train you will go through Hamner Springs where you can relax in the hot springs this region is known for. It is usually done in a day trip where you can return back to Christchurch or head north up the east coast to Kaikoura where you can swim with the dolphins or head out on a boat to watch the whales that frequent this area. On land take some time to explore the local galleries. Further north back towards Picton where you started on the South Island you will pass through many wine regions and small family owned B&B's and farmstays where you can get to know the locals before you end your trip. There are many ways to travel this country whether you're a single traveller, a couple or a family with small children. Self driving is a very popular option available at an affordable cost. There are also many tour options available to the independent traveler or those wishing to have more of a guided tour. For the independent travelers we can help you put together an itinerary that suits your budget and length of trip. Four to five weeks are recommended but trips of a shorter length can also show you the highlights that this stunning country has to offer. |
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