New Zealand - Land of Dramatic Beauty!New Zealand is a country with dramatic natural settings. Its picture-perfect beauty is a treat for nature enthusiasts. You will find here everything from jagged mountains, scenic beaches, pristine trout-filled lakes, and dense forests to glaciers, thermal regions, steep fiords, and active volcanoes. This photogenic country offers unbeatable opportunities for adventure.
On your trip here - Experience jet boat rides, skiing, river rafting, hiking and biking, or go bungy Jumping at Queenstown. Visit Waiheke for wine tasting. While here, sip New Zealand’s finest wines at one of the many vineyards while enjoying mesmerising sea views. Soak up Maori culture and hospitality in Rotura, the cultural heart of New Zealand. The town also features geysers, boiling mud pools & huge volcanic craters. Visit Kaikoura to have an up-close encounter with the giant whales and dolphins on a cruise. Spend few days in Auckland enjoying its amazing waterfront. Also visit Wellington, and Christchurch to explore its various attractions. There’s so much to see and do in this country that visitors will be spoilt for choice. Travelers, planning a trip to New Zealand are suggested to book tickets in advance to enjoy discounts on flights to New Zealand.
Top Destinations in New ZealandAuckland - Auckland is a hilly city, famously called “City of Sails.” It’s amazing waterfront, golden sandy beaches, bustling night life and restaurant scene is a major draw for the tourists. Top attractions here include - Auckland Sky Tower, One Tree Hill, Auckland Art Gallery, Mt Eden, Shakespear Regional Park, Great Barrier Island, Piha Beach, and Waiheke Island.
Wellington - Wellington, the capital of New Zealand is the world's windiest city by average wind speed. Among the top things to explore here include visiting - Museum of New Zealand, Wellington Botanic Garden, Orient Bay Beach, Mount Victoria Lookout, and Zealandia Sanctuary.
Christchurch - It is South Island’s largest city and offers amazing opportunities for outdoor activities. Top attractions in Christchurch include - Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Avon River, Port Hills, Hagley Park, Bridge of Remembrance, and Victoria Clock Tower.
Famous Festivals and Events in New ZealandAuckland International Buskers Festival - Celebrated in the month of January, this festival sees international street performers from around the world. The festival sees acrobats, jugglers, contortionists, hula hoop artists, comedians, and many others. Fringe Festival - It is celebrated in February/March. It is one of New Zealand’s longest running festivals (three weeks). This annual festival features over 1,100 artists from around New Zealand and across the world. Coastella Music Festival - it is one of New Zealand’s most popular music festivals featuring a line-up of artists from around the world. MarchFest - is a unique craft beer and music festival, held in New Zealand’s sunniest city, Nelson. For travelers, planning a trip to the country for any of these festivals are suggested to book tickets in advance to get cheap flights to New Zealand.
Interesting Facts about New Zealand
- 30 % of New Zealand is forest.
- There are no snakes in New Zealand.
- New Zealand is one of the world’s least populated nations with only 4.4 million residents.
- New Zealand is the world’s second-largest producer of wool (after Australia).
- One of the most amusing interesting facts about New Zealand is that there are more sheep than people - approximately six per person.
- New Zealand boasts over 400 golf courses, both public and private. That’s one for every 9,000 people, the highest number of golf courses per capita in the world.
Tricks to Get Cheap Flight Tickets to New Zealand
- Book tickets in advance, to secure cheap New Zealand flight tickets.
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- Try traveling during low tourist season.
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- Redeem airline miles to secure cheap flights.
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- Book your tickets in budget airlines to save big.
Best Time to Visit New ZealandJanuary is the mid-summer month in New Zealand. It is the school holiday time, and peak tourist season. So, if you can brave the crowd, this is the best season to travel. February is the last month of summer and is a good time to head to the beach, go kayaking, try out some walking. Autumn season is between March and May. July - August is winter season. September - November is spring season. And summer starts in December. Tourist interested in hitting the skis and basking in the powdery snow should book New Zealand flights for winters.
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