New Zealand is located in the South Pacific, just off Australia, and often referred to as the "land of the long white cloud."
While it is a geographically small country - touring the entire country in a camper van is very popular - it has incredible variety. You can sunbathe on the beach, ski in the Alps, or just about anything in between. It is also fascinating for its Maori culture and history.
Mount Cook
New Zealand is famous for its scenery and became very popular with Tourists recently because it was the setting for the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. The beautiful New Zealand landscapes used in Lord of the Rings are just one side to New Zealand; fantastic fjords are equally inspiring.
While its scenery is probably the main tourist attraction it also has some very beautiful cities, including its capital Auckland, Wellington, and the tourist capital of Queenstown. New Zealand is actually two different islands, with the capital Auckland in the North Island and the tourist capital Queenstown in the South Island. Perhaps the most popular national park is Mount Cook on the South Island. I personally have fond memories of Mount Cook as this was my first helicopter ride, to the summit of Mount Cook; an experience not to be missed if you are there.
While Auckland is the largest city and major international airport, the capital of New Zealand is actually Wellington. Another popular tourist destination is Rotorua, famous for its hot springs.
A major attraction is the prestigious yachting event, the America's Cup. Other favourites in Auckland all year round are Kelly Charlton's Underwater World and the Antarctic Encounter. Auckland also boasts a great zoo, botanical Gardens, and a National Maritime Museum
Wellington is either New Zealands second or third largest cities, depending on who you ask Was always second, but Christchurch may now have that record. Wellington is on New Zealand's South Island and New Zealand's Capital City.
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This DVD covers all leading New Zealand tourist attractions and free sights from North Cape to Milford Sound. Kiwi Country New Zealand is your complete collectors edition of our beautiful country. Highlights include Maori Culture, The Haka War Dance, Travelling New Zealand's Main Tourist Trails. This DVD takes you to Northland, The Bay of Islands, Kauri Forests, Auckland, Waitomo Caves, Rotorua, Napier, Taupo, Wellington, Picton, Nelson, The West Coast, Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers, Mount Aorangi (Mount Cook), Lake Tekapo, Wanaka, Whakatipu, Christchurch, NZ Wildlife including the Kiwi and Tuatara plus many more spectacular sights and attractions of both the North and South Islands.
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New Zealand is a country where reality surpasses imagination. This green and pleasant land reveals its extensive charms as we make our leisurely way around the two islands, with such lively diversions as steamship and marine-life cruises, exploration of protected forests rich in colourful birdlife, mountain ranges, glow-worm caves, geysers and thermal pools.
Our journey includes stays in some of the world's most dazzling harbour cities. On the way we sample local customs and hospitality, from the Scots community to the sheep farmers, the native Maori culture, and the country's justly famous wines.
With top quality hotels and first class coaches to give you that pampered feeling and flights with award-winning Air New Zealand, the holiday concludes with a stay in the secluded and charming Bay of Islands, known as the cradle of New Zealand.
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Wellington is far more laid back than Auckland, and tourists after an adrenalin rush have to visit places like the Queen Elizabeth Tram Park, or the Beehive, or the National Library, or the Film Archive, or the Tree Top Walk, or Hawkins Hill to get their fix. (TICL)
Seriously, there is a deficit of great new zealand attractions in Wellington when comparing it with Auckland, but there is enough to keep an interesting person interested.
Was always second, but Christchurch may now have that record. Wellington is on New Zealand's South Island and New Zealand's Capital City.