TOURISM AND TRAVEL IN NEW ZEALAND

New Zealand is one of the top holiday destinations in the world. With its clean natural image, scenery, adventure, culture and value for money.
Auckland is New Zealand’s largest urban area with a population over a million people. It is the centre of commerce and industry. It is the biggest Polynesian city in the world. Its landscape is dominated by volcanic hills, the twin harbors, bay, beaches and islands. Auckland is one of the best lifestyle cities in the world. With its many islands, harbors and beaches Auckland is a water paradise. It offers all the amenities and attractions including galleries, museums, theatre and concerts.

North Island is a favorite playground for lovers of anything aquatic, with 144 islands. The Bay of islands is renowned for diving, boating, swimming and big game fishing. The region has the oldest European villages and many historic buildings.
Hawke’s Bay offers a unique attraction which is the Cape Kidnappers Gannet Sanctuary, the largest mainland colony in the world. Another attraction is the gannet colony, believed to be one of only two mainland gannet colonies in the world.
The main attractions in Wellington are the Te-papa museum, Parliament buildings Old Government buildings the second largest wooden building in the world, Cable car, Botanic and sea Gardens, Mount Victoria lookout, the Wellington waterfront, The Lindale Agricultural centre and Museum of Wellington City.

Nelson in South Island is known for its year round sun, golden beaches, three national parks, 350 working artists, and for its streetscapes, waterfront cafes, fresh seafood and thoroughly relaxed lifestyle.
Marlborough is New Zealand’s largest grape growing and wine making region with 65 wineries, 290 grape growers and 4054 hectares in grape production.
Christchurch is known internationally for its award winning gardens, and is also a place for events and festivals. The city is full of delights, from the beautiful neo-gothic arts centre, to the historic tram to the Christchurch Gondola.
In Southland Dunedin is a city of culture and learning, distinguished libraries, museums and galleries. The Waitaki region is known for its lakes and hydro electric dams.

The choices of where to tour in New Zealand is endless. Traveling around New Zealand via land is an excellent way to see this beautiful country. A multitude of options are available- from rail systems to bus tours through hiring rental cars. The rail system is reasonably efficient, however the system does not go to all of the country’s extremities.Roading is outstanding with highways which are of very good standard. Motor homes, vehicles and even motorbikes are available for rental, and a must to have a New Zealand or international driver’s license.