{"id":2967,"date":"2021-11-25T11:29:16","date_gmt":"2021-11-25T11:29:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vipexpressnigeria.com\/blog\/?p=2967"},"modified":"2021-11-25T11:50:33","modified_gmt":"2021-11-25T11:50:33","slug":"new-zealand-a-tourists-dream","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vipexpressnigeria.com\/blog\/new-zealand-a-tourists-dream\/","title":{"rendered":"New Zealand, a tourist\u2019s dream."},"content":{"rendered":"

Without a doubt, New Zealand<\/em> with its beauty and warm hospitality is impressive. New Zealand<\/em> is a tourist\u2019s dream; it\u2019s safe, strikingly scenic, and always ready to welcome travellers. The inspiring golden beaches curl around quiet bays, towering mountains and mist-cloaked fjords.<\/p>\n

New Zealand<\/em> is famous for awesome landscapes, lofty mountain peaks, glaciers and fascinating blue lakes. Let\u2019s have a look at the adventures that await you in New Zealand<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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Adventure Sports<\/strong><\/p>\n

Two New Zealanders<\/em> invented bungee jumping<\/em>, and there\u2019s no safer place for you to try out different adventure sports to get your heart racing. Whether it\u2019s skydiving<\/em> in Queenstown<\/em> and Wanaka<\/em> or taking a leap of faith off the Kawarau Bridge<\/em>, New Zealand<\/em> is well known for its enthusiasm towards adventure sports.<\/p>\n

\u2018\u2026taking a leap of faith\u2026\u2019<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Heli Hikes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Picture being dropped off by a helicopter and then hiking through walls of blue ice! This happens at Fox Glacier<\/em> and Franz Josef Glacier<\/em>; two of the few places in the world where you see a tropical forest while staring at a glacier.<\/p>\n

\u2018\u2026dropped off by a helicopter\u2026\u2019<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Hobbiton and Lord of the Rings<\/strong><\/p>\n

All over New Zealand<\/em> there are signs indicating where Lord of the Rings<\/em> was filmed. This is great for Tolkien<\/em> fans who want to visit Hobbiton<\/em>! The producers of Lord of the Rings <\/em>made Hobbiton<\/em> on a farm in Matamata<\/em> on the North Island.<\/p>\n

\u2018\u2026visit Hobbiton\u2026\u2019<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Huka Falls<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Huka Falls<\/em>, the country\u2019s top natural attraction is created by the Waikato River<\/em> dropping 20 metres through a very narrow gorge, only 15 metres wide. Up to 220,000 litres of water drop through the gorge every second and this is what makes Huka Falls<\/em> so powerful. The water is an extraordinary shade of blue, due to its rich mineral content.<\/p>\n

\u2018\u2026extraordinary shade of blue\u2026\u2019<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Geothermal Activity<\/strong><\/p>\n

New Zealand<\/em> is well-known for its geothermal activity, and Rotorua<\/em> is the epicentre of it all. Rotorua<\/em> is the site of the famous P\u014dhutu Geyser<\/em>, the largest in the southern hemisphere; it erupts every hour and is known to reach heights of 100 feet. No matter where you go in Rotorua<\/em>, you\u2019ll see wisps of steam emerging from under the ground. The hot waters of Rotorua<\/em> are said to have healing properties for joint pains and ailments like rheumatism; people enjoy soaking their feet in the footbaths of Kuirau Park<\/em>.<\/p>\n

\u2018\u2026wisps of steam emerging from under the ground\u2026\u2019<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Lakes<\/strong><\/p>\n

New Zealand<\/em> is famous for its gorgeous lakes that offer stunning views!<\/p>\n

Lake Matheson<\/em> is famous for picturesque reflected mirror views of Mount Cook<\/em> and Mount<\/em> Tasman<\/em>. Sunsets and sunrises are gorgeous, they provide natural golden light for the best pictures ever!<\/p>\n

Lake Pukaki<\/em> is famous for its icy blue waters and is especially pretty during lupin season when hundreds of lupins grow on its banks.<\/p>\n

Lake Wakatipu,<\/em> the longest in New Zealand\u2019s<\/em> is about 80 kilometres and is close to Queenstown<\/em>. The unusual lightning bolt shape of the lake causes a \u2018tide\u2019 or \u2018standing wave\u2019, where the waters rise and fall every 25 minutes or so. Local Maori<\/em> legends say that a huge monster, Matau<\/em>, lies sleeping at the bottom of the lake and his heartbeat is what causes the tide.<\/p>\n

\u2018\u2026waters rise and fall every 25 minutes or so\u2026\u2019<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Lupin Weed<\/strong><\/p>\n

Every year, lupin<\/em> season brings a rush of beautiful colour to parts of the South Island. They are considered an \u2018invasive species\u2019 by the Department of Conservation in New Zealand<\/em>, but if there\u2019s one stunning weed that New Zealand<\/em> is famous for, it\u2019s the lupin<\/em>! The best places to see the lupins<\/em> in all their glory is Lake Tekapo<\/em> and Lake Pukaki<\/em>!<\/p>\n

\u2018\u2026rush of beautiful colour\u2026\u2019<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Maori Culture<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rotorua<\/em> is the Maori<\/em> cultural hub of New Zealand<\/em>. The Mitai Maori Village<\/em> is an authentic Maori<\/em> experience that includes the magnificence of the Haka<\/em>, the Maori<\/em> war dance. The Haka<\/em> is also what New Zealand\u2019s<\/em> rugby team, the All Blacks<\/em> open every game with.<\/p>\n

Get a taste of the famous Hangi<\/em>, the traditional Maori<\/em> way of cooking food, especially meats and vegetables, in an underground pit.<\/p>\n

\u2018\u2026witness the magnificence of the Haka\u2026\u2019<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

National Parks<\/strong><\/p>\n

The pure beauty New Zealand\u2019s<\/em> National Parks are matchless; especially the wild Abel Tasman Park <\/em>that borders the Tasman Sea<\/em> and the glaciers of Mount Cook National Park<\/em>. The even Mount<\/em> Taranaki<\/em> and the Tongariro\u2019s<\/em> volcanoes, a dual World Heritage site are great climbs. To explore the ice-carved creeks in the Fiordland National Park<\/em> or hike up to the crystal-clear waters of the Blue Lake<\/em> in the Nelson Lakes National Park<\/em> is an unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n

The parks have enormous waterfalls cascading down into deep green waters. On sunny days, the waters turn mirror-like, reflecting the forests and cliffs, making it a sight to behold!<\/p>\n

\u2018\u2026the waters reflect the forests and cliffs\u2026\u2019<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Rugby and the famous All Blacks<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can\u2019t visit New Zealand<\/em> and not go to a rugby match. The All Blacks<\/em> are the national team; the world recognizes them as a top international side. You may not get to watch them live but a domestic super rugby game shows you how passionate they are about their national sport.<\/p>\n

\u2018\u2026shows you how passionate they are\u2026\u2019<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Southern Lights<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chasing the Northern Lights is a phenomenon that seems to be on every other person\u2019s bucket list. Not many people know that the Northern Lights\u2019 lesser-known cousin, Aurora Australis<\/em>, popularly called the Southern Lights<\/em>, are equally magnificent.<\/p>\n

\u2018\u2026equally magnificent\u2026\u2019<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Stargazing<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Mackenzie<\/em> area is a Dark Sky Reserve<\/em>, the only one in the southern hemisphere. The region has minimal light and air pollution that makes it perfect for stargazing enthusiasts.<\/p>\n

New Zealand\u2019s<\/em> premier observatory, the Mount John Observatory<\/em> near Lake Tekapo<\/em> is home to the country\u2019s most powerful telescope, through which 50 million stars can be seen every night if the weather permits.<\/p>\n

\u2018\u202650 million stars\u2026\u2019<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Whale Watching<\/strong><\/p>\n

Giant Sperm Whales<\/em> are year-round residents; regularly spotted off the coast of Kaik\u014dura<\/em>, a beautiful, old whaling town, flanked by snow-capped mountains of the Seaward Kaik\u014dura Range <\/em>on one side and blue water on the other.<\/p>\n

\u2018\u2026flanked by snow-capped mountains\u2026\u2019<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Wines<\/strong><\/p>\n

New Zealand<\/em> recently became famous for its superior wines, receiving immense international recognition. In Auckland<\/em>, the nearby Waiheke Island<\/em> is home to some of New Zealand\u2019s <\/em>most famous vineyards. A trip to Hawke\u2019s Bay<\/em> and Gisborne<\/em> to taste their exceptional Chardonnay and Pinot Gris is enjoyable. Marlborough<\/em> is home to Sauvignon Blanc, an outstanding wine that catapulted New Zealand<\/em> to global stardom.<\/p>\n

\u2018\u2026immense international recognition\u2026\u2019<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Without a doubt, New Zealand with its beauty and warm hospitality is impressive. New Zealand is a tourist\u2019s dream; it\u2019s safe, strikingly scenic, and always ready to welcome travellers. The inspiring golden beaches curl around quiet bays, towering mountains and mist-cloaked fjords. New Zealand is famous for awesome landscapes, lofty mountain peaks, glaciers and fascinating … <\/p>\n

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