Think about New Zealand for holidays
If you are planning your holidays, New Zealand should be at the top of your list. The country has everything a traveller's heart could desire, including friendly locals, stunning scenery, and a number of climate zones to choose from.
Choose New Zealand holidays for awe-inspiring natural beauty
Travellers who embark on holidays to New Zealand are rarely disappointed; there's simply so much to choose from that the only restriction is time. This is especially true for adventurers who are interested in the great outdoors.
Cold winters and high mountains create the perfect conditions for some of the world's best snow-covered slopes. It is no coincidence that New Zealand is world-renowned for its ski resorts and fearless snowboarding fanatics. New Zealand's South Island is also home to several glaciers, including the Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers. Guided walking tours are available for those who wish to experience the colossal chunks of ice that slowly scrape their way towards the sea.
For those who enjoy less frigid conditions, New Zealand holiday options are certainly not limited. Fourteen national parks offer an unparalleled glimpse into the fascinating diversity of flora and fauna. In Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand holiday guests can hike or kayak along golden beaches with stunning oceanscapes. South of the South Island, on Stewart Island, you'll find Rakiura National Park, which is unique in that it is practically untouched by humans.
Coastal forests, freshwater wetlands, and granite mountainscapes feature unaltered ecosystems and primeval vegetation. To preserve unique beauty and biodiversity in its waters, New Zealand also has 25 marine reserves, in which absolutely nothing may be disturbed. Here you can swim with diverse aquatic life, which are no longer afraid of human interaction due to over three decades of protection. The marine reserve in the Fiordlands protects the largest black coral trees in the world, some of which are over three centuries old. In fact, this site has been declared one of the top ten diving sites on the planet.
New Zealand holidays are also great for culture enthusiasts
Holidays in New Zealand are by no means limited to outdoor activities. Various cities offer the traveller an abundance of events and sights.
Auckland, the nation's largest city, is very cosmopolitan and, in addition to international cuisine, is also home to the Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT) and the National Maritime Museum. The Town Hall and Aotea host cultural events like theatre and opera. Wellington, New Zealand's capital, is home to Te Papa (Maori for "our place"), also known as the Museum of New Zealand. Many New Zealand holiday organisers can also arrange visits to marae, Maori meeting grounds. Here, you can experience traditional Maori culture first-hand. Christchurch, which is the country's second-largest city and is located on the South Island, also has numerous museums and events to delight the visitor.
