there aren't many places on this planet
where travellers are so well catered for
when it comes to both man-made and
natural splendor
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with sublime forests mountains lakes
beaches and fjords new zealand is
middle-earth come to life and one of the
best hiking destinations in the world
the cities are modern and filled with
new world culinary treats and across the
country you'll find a thriving maori
culture
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a yacht lover's paradise the
island-studded haraki gulf is auckland's
aquatic playground sheltering its
harbour and east coast base providing
ample excuse for the city of sales
pleasure fleet to breeze into action
new zealand's indigenous marine culture
is accessible and engaging join in a
hacker chow down as a traditional honey
or check out an authentic cultural
performance
named the coolest little capital in the
world windy wellington lives up to the
mantle by keeping things fresh and
dynamic it's long famed for a vibrant
arts and music scene fueled by excellent
espresso and more restaurants per head
than new york
turquoise waters lapping in pretty bays
dolphins frolicking at the bows of boats
chancing these are the kinds of images
that drew you to new zealand in the
first place and these are exactly the
kinds of experiences that the bay of
islands delivers so well
first settled by mauri with their keen
nose for seafood kaikoura is now new
zealand's best spot for both consuming
and communing with marine life you're
almost guaranteed a sighting on a whale
watching tour and there's also the
option of swimming with seals and
dolphins
high season runs december through
february
march through april is prime travelling
time with fine weather and a warm ocean
travel costs in new zealand can range
from less than 130 new zealand dollars a
day if you choose a dorm bed and budget
eatery to well over 250 new zealand
dollars a day for a top-end hotel and
three-course meal
cars and camper vans are great for
traveling at your own tempo and buses
are reliable with frequent services
around the country
with landscapes that seem plucked
straight from a film set or a coffee
table book of picture-perfect scenery
new zealand is jaw-droppingly beautiful
don't be surprised if you find the word
wow escaping from your lips at least
once a day
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