? It is a wonderland in the South Pacific with unrivaled wilderness scenery.?
?In 1880 Thomas? Cook Travel wrote about it in his travel appraisal
? The beauty of New Zealand lies in its perfect climate, where the grass is green and the earth is beautifully clothed.
?A bishop named Salvin wrote in the mid-19th century to remind the outside world of this
Around 1100 AD, a Polynesian navigator named Cooper discovered the land of New Zealand, which his wife named Aotearoa, meaning the place where the white clouds float. Returning to their homeland, they described this magical land to the people, and in 1350, the Maori organized a vast fleet of ships to come here, thus starting the history of New Zealand.
New Zealand is a predominantly English-speaking island nation located at the southern tip of the equator, southeast of Australia, west of the Tasman Sea, east of the Pacific Ocean. The whole country consists of two islands, North and South, with an area comparable to that of Britain or Japan. The people here are known to be friendly, strong and independent. It is a beautiful and fertile country with a colorful natural landscape, lifestyle and cultural traditions. From rolling green farms to hot springs, from yellow sandy beaches with turquoise-blue waters to snow-capped rolling hills, the tiny island nation of New Zealand offers you almost every kind of terrain. This unique geography creates a sense of relaxation and freshness amongst the turquoise waters and blue skies. Every traveler can experience a different way of traveling and savor a different kind of travel experience.
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North Island? Auckland
The Auckland region is located on a narrow isthmus at the southern end of the Auckland Peninsula, between the two harbors of Waitemata and Manukau. Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand and a multicultural city with all the amenities and programs expected in a bustling city, including galleries, museums, theaters, and concerts, all with a distinctive blend of Polynesian and European cultures.
The gateway to Auckland is the majestic Hauraki Gulf, a 250 kilometer coastline that encircles the city from south to north. Auckland is known as the ? sailing capital? s reputation, is the current America's Cup (America's Cup) trophy preservation city. The white sails give the sea a spirit and life, and Aucklanders live their lives between the water and the sky.
The Bridge over the Sea: The bridge connecting the north and south of Waitemata Bay is 1,020 meters long, 43.3 meters above sea level, and has a boat ramp underneath, which is filled with yachts as far as the eye can see. From here, you can set sail as soon as you cross? Sail away from the sea. The bridge is a great place to sail.
Mount Aydin: The best lookout in Auckland, 196 meters high, with the remains of the crater at the top. The panoramic view of the city from Mount Aiden is not only of Wetemata Bay and Harbor Bridge, but also of the bustling shopping streets.
Tamaki Coastal Highway: This is a beautiful coastal road paved along Witmata Bay, 11.2 kilometers long, connecting five different beaches, which becomes a lively sea bathing area in summer. Many locals ride bicycles and jog along this highway, enjoying their comfortable life.
Queens Boulevard: This is the Ginza Boulevard which belongs to Auckland and is the center of shopping and business in Auckland. The road descends towards the ocean at a gentle angle and is about 1.5 kilometers long and is lined with banks, boutiques, restaurants, cafes, sports stores and more.
Bay of Islands: It is quite warm all year round and **** consists of 144 large and small islands around it, making it a perfect retreat for fishing and water sports. It is surrounded by cities such as Paihia, Russell, the first capital of New Zealand, and Waitangi, where the British drew a break in the war with the Maori.
North Island? Rotorua
A few hours south of Auckland, you'll walk into New Zealand's most quirky tourist destination, Rotorua, also known as ? Geothermal City? The volcanic hot springs are the best feature of the place. This is also known as the "Geothermal City" and the "Volcanic Hot Springs" are the best feature of this place. As soon as you arrive in Rotorua, you'll immediately be struck by the smell of sulfur. Nearby, geothermal geysers shoot up into the air, boiling mud pools emit pungent odors, and geothermal ponds steam up. All of this makes up a kaleidoscope of colorful scenery. The largest of these is the Pohutu Geyser. Hobudu in the Maori language is? Spouting water? meaning, steaming columns of water rising up to the sky, against the blue sky and white clouds is very spectacular, but in Waiotapu you will see a volcanic hot springs of another scene, the crater formed a colorful lake, beautiful and unusual.
Rotorua is not only the largest source of geothermal heat in New Zealand, it is also home to the densest concentration of Maori people, who have settled here since the 14th century, cooking and warming themselves in the hot volcanic springs. Over the centuries they have left behind many splendid traces of their culture, and these traces of history you can still see in Rotorua today. There are Maori villages that still carry on the culture and customs of Maori life, and while you're bathing in the hot springs, you can learn a hand at carving woodwork at the local Maori craft school. In Oshinemutu, you can also enjoy the Maori performance of singing and dancing to express the history, war, and romance in the heat of the hot springs and under the shroud of night.
Rainbow Fountain/Rainbow Farm: This is a botanical and zoological garden famous for its trout farms, which are built using water spewing from the hot springs.
Egerton Ranch: Here you can see 19 breeds of sheep come on stage to open the show show, including sheepdogs running back and forth across the arena, shearing sheep, feeding milk to the lambs and other exciting programs.
Polynesian Hot Springs: There is an indoor hot spring swimming
pool and an outdoor bathhouse outside the house. Amidst the steaming hot water, you can bathe in the open-air bathhouse while looking out over the lake, full of Rotorua's unique flavor.
Government Gardens: The symbol of Rotorua, Government Gardens is a courtyard built using the peninsula in Rotorua, with rose gardens, orchid gardens, and beautiful flowers blooming everywhere. The Tudor-style building, which has been converted into a spa, is even more striking.
North Island? Wellington
The Wellington region includes the city of Wellington and the southwestern part of the North Island. Wellington City is the capital of New Zealand and is a very compact city. It sits on the shores of a deep-water harbor and is surrounded by lush bush hills. Wellington is a trendy place for New Zealanders to spend their weekends and is the most vibrant entertainment district in New Zealand. It has the best bars, cafes, restaurants and theaters. Wellington claims to be a concentration of stores of all kinds. It has many fashion stores and one of the country's premier department stores, providing some of the best shopping opportunities in New Zealand.
With around 400 cafes and restaurants in the Wellington metropolitan area, Wellington has the highest concentration of food and drink in the whole of New Zealand, making it also known as ? New Zealand's cafe capital? It is also known as the cafe capital of New Zealand. Wellington is home to the Royal New Zealand Ballet and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, as well as national dance, theater, opera and music groups. Mount Victoria is a wonderful place to see the city, the Maori call this hill Matai rangi, meaning the place to look up to the sky. Here you'll be able to see a true 360-degree panorama of the city.
South Island? Christchurch
183 kilometers south along the South Pacific Ocean from Kaikoura, the car drives into Christchurch. It is the third largest city in New Zealand, and the economic and cultural center of the South Island, but there is little of the hustle and bustle of a big city here. The Avon River passes through the city quietly, and there are beautiful gardens everywhere. Therefore, it is also known as ? Garden City? Christchurch has a high concentration of major attractions, making it great for street walking.
Bridge of Memory: This is a stone arch bridge built over the Avon River with a huge arch with a beautiful wreath carved on it. During one of the world wars, New Zealand soldiers marched from their barracks across the bridge in unison to the battlefield. Many of them never returned, and the arch has longed on the bridge for almost a hundred years, ? In Memoriam? It was thus named.
Cathedral: Located in the center of Cathedral Square, the Cathedral is a beautiful Gothic building, 63 meters high, and is the symbol of Christchurch. Climbing the 134 steps of the church, you can look out over the city and the surrounding mountains, and the whole city is expanded in four directions, southeast, northwest and north, with the Cathedral as the starting point.
Avon River: The Avon River flows through the city, lined with parks and willow clusters, confirming Christchurch? The Garden City. The river is a beautiful place to visit. The water rafting tour known as Panting, with a white-suited boatman at the helm, is a specialty of the Avon River and allows visitors to reminisce about the good old days.
South Island? Queenstown
Queenstown is a year-round alpine destination in New Zealand, where you can get active and take part in a wide range of activities or soak up the scenery in a leisurely and relaxed manner. You can see the whole city from the hills of Baupus, have a beautiful date with New Zealand's birds in the Eco Park, and in winter, Queenstown's backcountry is lined with snow-covered ski trails where you can show off your skiing skills.
On nearby Lake Wakatipu, the vintage Enslow steamboat has been refurbished to take visitors on day trips. This lake is open year-round and is a great place to fish for rainbow and brown trout and salmon. And golf fans shouldn't miss the chance to swing a club on one of the world's most scenic golf courses.