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WELLINGTON, [New Zealand] |
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New Zealand is blessed with rare beauty, its glacial mountains, fast-flowing rivers, crystal clear lakes, hissing geysers and boiling mud combining to form a truly splendid sight. This country is also rich with great forest reserves, isolated beaches and varied fauna including the famed kiwi so deeply associated with New Zealand's identity. On offer for the adventurous are outdoor activities like tramping (hiking), skiing, rafting and bungy jumping. The dolphins here are as welcoming as ever. Also lending an idyllic touch are new-born lambs, whales in the blue waters and the ubiquitous trout in the gurgling streams.
The months between November and April are high season, especially during the Christmas holidays. Travel plans in these months must be organised well in advance as bookings may be a problem at short notice. For those not keen on crowds, the months immediately before or after the peak season are highly recommended.
CITIES / TOWNS - NORTH ISLAND
- NORTHLAND
- AUCKLAND
- COROMANDEL
- HAMILTON - WAIKATO
- ROTORUA
- BAY OF PLENTY
- EASTLAND
- TARANAKI
- RUAPEHU
- LAKE TAUPO
- HAWKE'S BAY
- MANAWATU
- WHANGANUI
- WELLINGTON
- WAIRARAPA
- SOUTH ISLAND
- NELSON
- MARLBOROUGH
- WEST COAST
- CHRISTCHURCH - CANTERBURY
- DUNEDIN - COASTAL OTAGO
- LAKE WANAKA
- QUEENSTOWN
- CENTRAL OTAGO
- FIORDLAND
- SOUTHLAND
ATTRACTIONS - AUCKLAND: Suburb of Devonport, Torpedo Bay, North Head, Cheltenham Beach, Tamaki Drive, Kayaking, Mission Bay Beach, Bastion Point, Kohimarama Beach, Volcanic Cones – Maungawhau (Mount Eden) and Maungakiekie (One Tree Hill), Long Bay Regional Park, Hunua Ranges, Waharau Regional Park, Auckland Museum, Motuihe Island, Parnell Historic Walk, North Shore Beaches, Rangitoto Island, Motu Manawa (Pollen Island) Marine Reserve, Waitemata Harbour, The Waitakere Ranges Regional Park, Auckland Botanic Gardens
- CHRISTCHURCH: Cathedral Square, Christchurch Botanic Gardens
- DUNEDIN: Mount Cargill, Glenfalloch Woodland Garden, Dunedin Railway Station, St.Clair Beach, Dunedin Botanic Garden, Univeristy of Otago, Otago Peninsula
- FIORDLAND: Milford Track, Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park, Hollyford Track, Milford Sound to Te Anau by road
- HAMILTON: WAIKATO: Waitomo Caves, Mount Maungatautari and Arapuni, Pirongia Forest Park
- HAWKE BAY: Te Mata Peak, National Aquarium of New Zealand
- LAKE TAUPO: Lake Taupo, Huka Falls, The Honey Hive & Meadery
- LAKE WANAKA: Lake Wanaka & Hawea, The Crown Range, Cinema Paradiso
- MARLBOROUG: Pinedale Motor Camp, Nydia Track, Marlborough Sounds, Long Island-Kokomohua Marine Reserve
- NORTHLAND: Wairere Boulders, Steamboat Cruises Kerikeri, Astronomy Adventures
- QUEENSTOWN: Queenstown Underwater Observatory, Skyline Queenstown, Trilogy Trail, Deer Park Safaris, Gibbston Valley Cheese, Lake Wakatipu
- ROTORUA: Lake Rotorua, Crater Lakes, Whakarewarewa Forest, Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park, Paradise Valley Springs Wildlife Park, Agrodome, Buried Village
- THE COROMANDEL: Coromandel Discovery, Coromandel Coastal Walkway, Colville and beyond
- WELLINGTON: Red Rocks Reserve, Mount Victoria, Wellington Walkways, Archives New Zealand, Wrights Hill Fortress & Recreation Reserve, Wellington Central Waterfront, The Karori Sanctuary Experience, Wellington Botanic Garden, Makara Track, Matiu / Somes Island
CURRENCY: New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
TIME: New Zealand is 12 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). During Daylight Saving, clocks are put to GMT+13. It begins on the last Sunday in September and ends on the first Sunday of the following April.
LANGUAGE: Maori is the official language of New Zealand. However, English is the most commonly spoken language. Other foreign languages are also widely spoken.
TIPPING: Tipping is not mandatory.
WHAT TO WEAR: Dress is informal and relaxed on most occasions. Smart casual clothes are acceptable at most restaurants and night-spots. In summer a jacket and sweater should be included in your luggage should the weather turn cooler or you visit higher altitudes. You can expect some rain, so also include a light rainproof jacket or coat. If visiting between May and September, pack warm winter garments and layer your clothing. |
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New Zealand Tours, Auckland Travel Places, Christchurch, Mount Cargill, Fiordland, Waitomo Caves, Mount Maungatautari, Hawke Bay, Lake Taupo, Lake Wanaka, Marlboroug, Pinedale Motor Camp, Northland, Queenstown, Rotorua, The Coromandel, Wellington
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