Can you imagine a safe, easy to travel destination filled with lovely, friendly people and the most beautiful scenery in the world? As I think back on my visit to New Zealand these are just a few of the things that come to mind. New Zealand is simply spectacular in so many ways. I think we all owe it to ourselves to find the time to visit this lovely country.
No bigger than the state of Colorado, and divided into two islands, New Zealand will treat you to amazing scenery and great diversity. Quite incredibly, it has snowy mountains, bubbling volcanic plains, lush rainforests and countless waterways. No matter where you are on the islands, you're never more than 70 miles from the sea.
North Island
In the North Island is Auckland - the international gateway, known as the City of Sails. Here, perched on 6,000 acres of farmland, forest and a championship golf course, you could stay at "The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs". It has 22 luxury suites, 3 private beaches, and guided nature walks among the centuries-old kauri trees. And don't miss the world-famous green-lipped mussels of Auckland!
Just a bit to the south you'll discover Rotorua, famous for its natural hot springs, shooting geysers, bubbling mud pools, and the Maori people who share their cultural experiences with singing, dancing, haka (war dances) and Ta Moko, the art of Maori tattoo.
Wellington -- the capital city, which has so much to see and do that I hope you find some time to spend there. A must visit would be to the award-winning Te Papa Museum.
South Island
Nelson, situated at the top north-west of the South Island, is the sunniest region in New Zealand and home to the Abel Tasman National Park where much of Lord of the Rings was filmed.
The Marlborough Region is located at the top of the South Island and is New Zealand's largest wine growing region and the home of world-renowned Sauvignon Blanc. Try to squeeze in a wine tour here.
And don't miss Christchurch, a charming city with an English feel, and home to the magnificent Franz Josef Glacier, the gem of New Zealand's West Coast Glaciers and the Fox Glacier. You are in the heart of Glacier Country with the most accessible rivers of ice in the world, plunging down through rainforests almost to sea level.
A final must-see is Queenstown, one of the most beautiful scenic parts of the country. It is situated on Lake Wakatipu (New Zealand's longest lake), and is surrounded by a The Remarkables mountain range. From here, scenic flights or day trips to Milford and Doubtful Sounds can be planned to include activities for family adventures, golf, fishing, spa and wellness, you name it...adrenaline based or just relaxation.
With all its natural wonders, New Zealand also has a plethora of luxury lodges, each situated in an inspiring location throughout both islands: Minaret Station Alpine Lodge, Huka Lodge (named for the Huka Falls), Treetops Lodge and Kauri Cliffs, to name a few.
It's Friendly, It's Spectacular, It's New Zealand!
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