Travel Guide To New Zealand {First Time Visitors}
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A Beginner’s Travel Guide To Beautiful New Zealand
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Below is a Brief Introduction and Travel Guide To New Zealand, for first time visitors. 🦤 New Zealand is definitely on our “Must Travel To” list from our home on the west coast of 🍁 Canada.
So when my guest author offered to add this introduction, I jumped at the opportunity to learn more about visiting this beautiful country.
Enjoy! 🙂
🌺 New Zealand 🌺
Popularly described as The Paradise of the Pacific, New Zealand is one of the world’s premier tourist destinations.
According to the 🌼 New Zealand Tourist Board, the annual number of visitors is set to peak at 3.2 million.
For a country with a total population of just 4.2 million people, this represents the highest number of visitors per capita in the world! 🌎
New Zealand is a magnet for adventurers, luxury tourists, holiday makers, epicureans and eco-tourists.
If you intend to visit New Zealand for the first time, the country has the richest variety of; historical treasures, culinary delights, cultural experiences and eco diversity you will find anywhere.
However, in order to get the best of what New Zealand has to offer, here are a few destinations you may want to include in your itinerary.
Travel Guide To New Zealand – Discover Fabulous Destinations
Auckland New Zealand
Auckland – City of Sails
Fondly referred to as the “⛵ City of Sails”, Auckland is New Zealand’s largest city.
Delicately perched between two idyllic harbors; ⚓ Manukau and Waitemata, the city is endowed with pristine beauty, exciting culture, rich history and a boisterous nightlife.
Your first stop has to be the 🏙 Sky Tower, the tallest structure in the Southern Hemisphere.
You can climb up the tower to enjoy spectacular views of the city. You can also enjoy a delicious meal in the iconic revolving restaurant. If you’re an adrenaline junkie, you can take the very popular and extreme 142 meter jump.
Many celebs including {Beyonce}, have taken the leap!
You can visit the harbor and go racing upon ⛵ America’s Cup Yachts, or ride on the New Zealand-created Sea Legs – a craft which travels on water.
You can also tour the {Waiheke,} dubbed the Hamptons of New Zealand.
This idyllic island is full of; cozy restaurants, art galleries, luxury spas, boutiques, wineries and clubs. Auckland also has numerous beaches, museums, restaurants and many hotels.
Hamilton & Waikato New Zealand
Located along the banks of the Waikato River, Hamilton and Waikato are New Zealand’s premium agricultural regions. Its rugged landscapes, rolling hills and network of mysterious caves, has made it popular destination for adventurers and explorers.
You can visit the Waitomo Caves to enjoy; 🥾 hiking, tubing, climbing, exploration and whitewater rafting. You can also enjoy blackwater rafting through the dark, mysterious caves.
If you are a Lord of the Rings fan, then you definitely have to pay a visit to {Hobbiton}, located in Matamata. This permanent 📹 movie set offers you an up-close experience with – Hobbits.
You can follow {Bilbo Baggins} footsteps, and enjoy an unforgettable journey into the mystical world of Hobbits!
If you love wildlife, you can visit the 3,400 ha Maungatautari Ecological Island Reserve. Here, you can view unique species like the; kiwi, takahe and kaka.
Queenstown
Queenstown – Your Adventure Destination
With its picturesque scenery, rugged mountains and endless adrenaline thrills, Queenstown is New Zealand’s premium adventure destination. If you are a true thrill seeker, then you have to visit the Canyon Swing, a 200 meter bungy jumping cliff.
As well, don’t miss the high-speed on the 🚤 Shotover Jet over the choppy waters of Lake Wakatipu.
For a truly memorable experience, you can take a 🚁 chopper down to one of the world’s most spectacular golfing experiences, playing ⛳ Golf on a Glacier.
For more adventure, you can go 🥾 hiking along popular trails like; Routeburn and Milford Sound. These trails wind through the most scenic landscapes in New Zealand.
For a culinary adventure, you can pop into Fergburger and savor iconic 🍔 burgers like Cockadoodle and Little Lamby – rumored to be the most delicious burgers in the world!
Travel Guide To New Zealand – Bay of Islands
Bay of Islands New Zealand
Made up of up to 🏝 144 islands, this is the perfect place to sample New Zealand’s natural beauty.
The islands boast of many 🏖 beaches, some of which have a postcard-like magnificence; emerald-blue waters, white sands, and palm trees swaying in the gentle breeze.
There are also numerous bays where you can go 🏊 swimming, kayaking or 🤿 scuba diving!
The Bay of Islands is the perfect place to view New Zealand’s rich marine life such as; the penguins, big marlin, dolphins and whales. It is also a great place to go 🎣 fishing, canoeing, 🤿 snorkeling and exploring the numerous islands.
Blenheim
Blenheim – New Zealand’s premier wine growing region
One of New Zealand’s most popular attractions is the traditional Maori culture. The best place to have a personal encounter with the {Maori}, is in the town of {Blenheim}, in Marlborough.
You can visit traditional Maori hunters and listen to their folk songs, watch their dances and learn about their beliefs and ancient survival tactics.
The Māori are the indigenous Polynesian people of mainland New Zealand.
Blenheim is also New Zealand’s 🍷premier wine growing region. You can visit any of the 74 wineries and taste some of their legendary famaous vintage wines.
You can also tour Blenheim’s environs which feature some of the most spectacular landscapes in New Zealand.
You can go; 🚲 biking, 🥾 hiking, 🌲 forest walking or ⭐ star gazing at night. You can also visit the ✈ Omaka Aviation Center. A WWI memorial with ancient; aircraft, artillery and cemeteries.
You can hear the heroic tales of the “Knights of the Sky” – WWI pilots!
This Travel Guide To New Zealand lists some of the top destinations in the country to visit. So pack your bags and get ready to explore!
I’ve also listed the 💐 Official Tourism New Zealand link below, to their website for your convenience. It’s filled with excellent information on everything this amazing country has to offer.
😎 Safe and Healthy Travels!
I am happy to present this collaborative guest post in the hopes of offering travel inspiration and helpful information for visiting New Zealand.
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