Travel New Zealand

New Zealand offers an unlimited selection of quality tourist attractions. The largest city of the country is Auckland. Because of its maritime roots and yachting merit, the city has a special nickname the "City of Sails". Apart from the sights, the landscape of Auckland is an attraction itself, because the region is full of dozens of dormant volcanic cones. If you are tired of the city sceneries, skip out for nice getaways at Great Barrier Island or Waiheke Island. Choose some time to see a cricket or rugby matches which are usually held in Auckland's Eden Park. The city is almost completely enclosed by water that’s why it suggests the tourists a wide range of water sports. Among other sights there are the Auckland Museum with a rich collection of Maori artifacts, and Kelly Tarlton’s Underwater World & Antarctic Encounter, an ocean exploration center.

For years Wellington, the capital of the country, has attracted both business travelers and leisure-seekers. The location of the city on the southern tip of the North Island makes it an ideal starting point to explore the central and coastal regions of the country. The best way to learn more information about the city is by the funicular. The tourists will have the opportunity to see the Botanic Garden, the city’s harbor, the Cable Car Museum, and others. Wellington is considered to be the city of museums and art. It is the ideal place to experience the art and culture of the Maori and Kiwis. The most popular museum is the Papa National Museum of New Zealand with rich collection of historical items and artifacts. Visiting the city with children, come to the Wellington Zoo and the Karori Wildlife Sanctuary, full of rare species of birds and animals. Wellington has a temperate climate but take into account the wind, which is the result of Wellington's position on the Cook Strait. Because of this fact the capital has got the nickname of “Windy Wellington” or “The Windy City”.

Christchurch is the third-largest city in New Zealand, and at the same time excellent travel destination, located on the country's South Island. Moreover there is an airport, which is the primary gateway for those, who are planning South Island trips. Pay attention that Christchurch offers plenty of beach time. Sumner is the most popular beach suburb, offering excellent rest and endless leisure activities. Situated near Otago Harbor, Dunedin in New Zealand is quite picturesque and really worth visiting. The pearl of the city is the architecture of Victorian period. Dunedin is also famous for several wonderful beaches, which provide the tourists with opportunities for active rest. Wonderful places to escape are the National Parks, found in and around Nelson. The most interesting thing for the visitors to do is to take the 5 mile walk along what is known as Bolder Bank. Nelson also hosts Winter Music Festival and the Taste Nelson Festival. Do not miss Queenstown. It has become rather popular during recent years thanks to the surrounding area that was used for scenes in the highly-acclaimed "The Lord of the Rings" movie trilogy.