Get to Some Amazing Places During Your New Zealand Tours

by Amanda Sutcliffe Travel Deals

A beautiful island country located in the Pacific Ocean, New Zealand geographically comprises the North Island and the South Island along with nearly 600 small islands. It was among the last places on earth where humans settled. Today, this nation ranks highly in quality of life, health, economic freedom, civil liberties, and education. During your tour of this country, you'll be delighted to explore some fascinating places, including the enchanting national parks, mountains, forests, and beaches.

Your New Zealand tours would allow you to visit Fiordland National Park, which has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. While getting around in this national park, you'll come across the famous fjords of Dusky, Doubtful Sounds, and Milford. A 'fjord' or 'fiord' is a long and narrow inlet carved by a glacier through cliffs. You can also witness some breath-taking waterfalls, virgin rainforests, mountain peaks, lakes, and offshore islands during your time spent in this national park. This area in New Zealand is the best place to enjoy pleasant walks amidst spectacular natural surroundings. It also attracts hikers and sea-kayaking enthusiasts.

Upon driving three hours to the north of Auckland, you can get to the Bay of Islands, which is among the most popular places in New Zealand for vacations. The small towns located in Paihia, Russell, Opua, and Kerikeri are used as bases for visiting this fantastic bay. It is an excellent place to spot penguins, whales, dolphins, and marlin. The presence of some excellent varieties of fish in the waters of this bay has made it one of the sought-after places for fishing. You'll also get to indulge in several other activities during your visit to the Bay of Islands, such as sea-kayaking and hiking.

Don't forget to explore Queenstown while you're in New Zealand, as it is the country's adventure capital and among the top destinations explored by tourists coming from different corners of the world. It is located between the snow-clad peaks of the Remarkables and Lake Wakatipu and gives you the chance to enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities, such as white-water rafting, bungee jumping, para-gliding, mountain biking, and rock-climbing. This resort town can also be used as a base for embarking on trips to the region of Central Otago. It is home to several gold mining towns and some scenic locations filmed in the movie trilogy 'Lord of the Rings'.

Rotorua is one of the unique places you'll get to explore while touring the country. This city is located on Lake Rotorua's southern shores and is known for its geothermal activity, natural geysers, and hot mud pools. It has been named 'Sulphur City' owing to the emissions of hydrogen sulphide from the geothermal activities. Another nickname of this city is 'Roto Vegas', which refers to a stretch of road comprising restaurants and businesses quite similar to 'The Strip' of Las Vegas. While exploring this city, you'll get the chance to enjoy a bath in one of its steaming mineral springs and learn more about its rich Maori history and culture.