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Capital: Wellington
Official Language: English
Currency: New Zealand Dollar
New Zealand set in the epic backdrops of alpine mountains, sandy beach coastlines, lakes and rolling hills in the southwestern Pacific Ocean is renowned for its idyllic beauty and serene surroundings. Consisting of two large islands North Island and South Island and many smaller islands New Zealand is a country of rare natural contrasts with glacial mountains, gurgling rivers, deep clear lakes, hissing geysers and boiling mud. There are also abundant native forests, with a wide array of flora and fauna such as the kiwi. There are endless opportunities of exciting adventure sports like hiking, skiing, rafting and bungy jumping.
Major Cities
Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, Hamilton, Lower Hutt, Manukau, North Shore, Napier,Hastings,New Plymouth,Tauranga and Waitakere are the major cities of New Zealand. Auckland the previous capital of New Zealand located between the Waitemata and Manukau harbors is the commercial hub of New Zealand with glistening waters beckoning from every point. Being the city of sails Auckland is a water lover's paradise, with some of the best beaches, swimming, diving, fishing, sailing, windsurfing and water sports in the country. Rotorua is a charming small city on the shores of Lake Rotorua in North Isalnd. It is dotted by volcanic hills, lakes, parks and recreational areas, and is a great place to go hiking or to view native birds and animals. Roturua is rich in Maori culture with their antique rituals, music and food. Wellington the capital city of New Zealand is also the cultural, administrative and political center of the country. The vibrant city of Wellington boasts of diverse landscapes. There is the hilly terrain, sprawling harbor and green valleys. Wellington has some of the best museums, art galleries, restaurants, breweries and coffee houses in the country. It is the storehouse for the nation's historic, cultural and artistic treasures with lots of historic streets and buildings. Dunedin is the second largest city in the South Island, and the real "University Town" in the country. Queenstown is a spectacular place with awesome lake beauty and the great Queenstown Hill. Places of tourist interests are Milford Sound, Fiordland National Park and the Southern Lakes region.
Tourist Attractions
The Bay of Islands in the North Island is one of the most picturesque and popular holiday sites in New Zealand. It provides fishing, diving, sailing and other water sports options with some of New Zealand's significant historic places. Historic places include the treaty house; Captain Cook Memorial Museum; Flagstaff Hill and the oldest Church. A boating trip through Hole in the Rock, off Cape Brett is an exciting adventure. Te Papa is New Zealand's national museum, offering visitors a unique and authentic experience of this country's treasures and stories. Coromandel has some of the most stunning beaches in the North Island. Hastings is the heartland of New Zealand with beautiful rural settings combined with cosmopolitan atmosphere. South Island offers a fantastic range of attractions to excite all types of visitors. Christchurch the largest city in the South Island is an attractive tourist spot with the Avon River meandering through its center. The old university buildings are the marvels of Neo-Gothic architecture. Hagley Park, Old Canterbury University/Arts Center, the Canterbury Museum, the Robert McDougall Art Gallery, the botanical gardens and Christ's College are great sight seeing in the city's outskirts. From Christchurch, a breathtaking rail journey leads to the Southern Alps, up over Arthur's Pass. The tiny village of Arthur's Pass is a good starting point for climbing and trekking trips to the Arthur's Pass National Park nearby. The elegant Alps offer a beautiful spectacle of snowy peaks and glaciers.
Accommodation
Auckland international, Christchurch International and Wellington International are the major airports of New Zealand. Numerous international and domestic airlines operate flight to New Zealand. There are plenty of hotels and lodges available on the main cities that provide comfortable accommodation. Rental cars are generally hired by he tourists to travel to various places. Taxis, shared-ride shuttle buses are other popular transport options.
Precaution
Most visits to New Zealand are trouble-free and secure but the tourists should be aware of the indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners. New Zealand weather can be treacherous, especially in winter. Hence suitable precautionary measures should be taken before opting a tour. Comprehensive medical insurance is strongly recommended before participating in any adventure activities, such as bungee jumping or white water rafting.
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