- Welcome Guest |
- Publish Article |
- Blog |
- Login
New Zealand is home to some of the most stunning scenery in the world. There are two main islands - the North Island and the South Island, both of them showcasing the diverse geography of the country with majestic mountains, lush rainforests, and pristine beaches. As a matter of fact, the Lord of the Rings movies were filmed in various locations here and for real fans of the series the locations of various events in the movies can be found without much trouble. More than 2 million people a year come contributing 10% of the GDP of the country, mostly from Australia, the UK, the US, China, and Japan come to enjoy the green, clean tourism that is offered in the form of the natural wonders that New Zealand holds.
There are many different ways to experience the beauty of New Zealand that can satisfy almost any type of tourist. By air, land, and sea you can have adventures that will offer a lifetime of memories for a multitude of interests. Take a hot air balloon ride and take in the scenery at a slow pace, enjoying every bit of the geographic spectacle that lays out before you. Or get up close and personal, taking a mountain bike ride to appreciate the terrain, with trails in lush rainforests or take a more relaxing ride along one of the many rivers around New Zealand where you could stop for a swim in the fresh, clean water along the way. If you really enjoy the water, you can take a guided black water rafting tour which will really get your heart pumping.
The cuisine in New Zealand is unforgettable as well with many world class restaurants to choose from that specialize in pacific rim cuisine. The traditional British based cuisine, similar to Australia, is combined with pacific island influence and some Asian cooking techniques makes for a delectable combination of food. Since New Zealand has an agriculturally based economy there is tons of fresh produce from seafood like mussels to all types of meat (especially lamb) along with fresh vegetables.
New Zealand is the world's 8th largest milk producer and there are over 30 million sheep (compared to only 4 million people) in the country. For wine lovers, New Zealand offers the wineries of its beautiful countryside with about 10 major wine producing regions like Marlborough and Hawke's Bay, some of more well known wineries. Drive the classic New Zealand wine trail and experience a sampling of the over 120 vineyards with their various fruit infused masterpieces.
With the scenery, adventure tourism, and cuisine of unforgettable quality, New Zeland is definitely one of the top tourism destinations in the world. With the diverse geography packed into the two main islands, it can be difficult to see everything so one recommendation many travelers would give is to get a campervan rental or motorhome rental to tour the country in comfort without expensive hotel rooms to pay for. There is so many activities beyond those mentioned in this article too such as fishing, surfing, hiking, bungee jumping, zorbing, and skydiving. With unforgettable scenery, activities for any interest type, and delicious cuisine, New Zealand has something to offer even the pickiest of travelers.
Article Views: 1423 Report this Article