Classic places to visit in New Zealand-Sydney Cole 7 period by Sydney Cole

References

sydneylcole — 2017-03-03 19:11:49 UTC

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Picture links
http://m.driftwoodmotel.co.nz/
http://www.switchbacktravel.com/new-zealand/rotorua
www.nationalgeographic.com
http://www.wellington.amorahotels.com/en/gallery.html
Www.newzealand.com

Abel Tasman National Park

sydneylcole — 2017-03-03 19:11:54 UTC

Abel Tasman National Park is New Zealand's largest National Park. It is filled with hiking trails, and not many roads. Despite it being a bit out of the way to see the amazing views it's worth coming to this National Park. Abel Tasman is filled with wildlife, from birds to sea life if you spend a long enough time at the park

Rotorua

sydneylcole — 2017-03-03 19:11:59 UTC

Rotorua is a geothermal active zone, where you can see geysers. This is a place of relaxation, where you can have a spa day from the springs. Not only is Rotorua a nice place to relax but it is also very historical. Rotorua has a Maori culture center where you can see Maori culture in action. Maori dances to seeing how a Maori would cook meals using the geothermal zones. It's definitely a place where you can learn the history of the Maori.

Bay of islands

sydneylcole — 2017-03-03 19:12:02 UTC

The Bay of Islands is a sub tropical region known for is history and beauty. There is a lot of Maori culture, and activities to do their. Some activities include diving, surfing, and going on boat tours. One boat tour has you going through a rock formation if the conditions are right. Plus, you get to see the wild life, ( from my expirence I saw a humpback whale and her calf) and visit the other islands.

Auckland

sydneylcole — 2017-03-03 19:12:15 UTC

Auckland is near the top of the North Island and is a very big city. Auckland has a sky tower, which allows you see some breathtaking views of the city. There are nice beaches around Auckland. Probably Auckland will be the first place you see in New Zealand, most flights for the North Island fly into Auckland. Auckland is a great city and a good place to start your New Zealand Adventure

Milford Sound

sydneylcole — 2017-03-03 19:13:11 UTC

Milford sound is a stunning, beautiful place. Reserving a spot on Milford track could take up to a year, that's how amazing it is. To view Milford Sound you can take Milford hiking track, kayak, a boat cruise, or a scenic flight. Some animals wander into Milford Sound which could include penguins, dolphins, whales, and fur seals.

sydneylcole — 2017-03-03 19:13:49 UTC

Queenstown

sydneylcole — 2017-03-05 00:00:20 UTC

Queenstown is called the adventure capital of the world and it has that name for a good reason. Queenstown is a city with the most activities to do despite the colder weather. Water activities include whitewater rafting, river surfing, jet boats, boat cruises, parasailing, kayaking, and canoeing. If you consider all the outdoor and indoor activities then you will realize why it's called the adventure capital of the world.

Wellington

sydneylcole — 2017-03-05 00:00:36 UTC

Wellington is the capital and second most populous area of New Zealand. It is located at the southern end of the North Island. It is also the film capital of New Zealand. Movies such as Avatar, The Lord of the Rings, King Kong, The Avengers and The Hobbit have been worked on in Wellington. For Hobbit, Lord of the rings fans visiting Wellington should be included in your trip. Embassy Theatre was built in 1926 and hosted the premiere of the Hobbit, the name plates are still there with the actors and character's names. Mount Victoria isn't just a great place to see Wellington but it is also where the Hobbiton Woods were filmed. Wellington isn't just for movie lovers, you can see wildlife close to the city. A fur seal colony lives nearby and you can visit Zealandia, a sanctuary for wildlife such as Kiwi's and tuatara.

Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers

sydneylcole — 2017-03-06 19:10:59 UTC

These glaciers have something weird about them, they are below the ice line and are really close to the ocean. But they still exist on the west coast of the South Island. Which in turn makes the glaciers easy to access. The fox glacier is over 13 kilometers long and is 2,600 meters in height. While Franz Josef is 12 kilometers. Fox and Franz Josef glaciers flow ten times faster than most valley glaciers. You can take journey's onto the ice, or take a helicopter or ski plane to where the glaciers begin. (Franz Josef glacier)

Waitomo Glowworm Cave

sydneylcole — 2017-03-06 19:12:38 UTC

Waitomo glowworm cave is on almost everyones wish list if they get a chance to visit New Zealand. Waitomo caves are not just filled with glowworms that's just one cave out of thousands. There's a cave with interesting limestone formations, and the other two you can visit are both glowworms, the glowworm grotto and the spellbound glowworm cave.(The picture is glowworm grotto) You could take a boat ride down the Waitomo river and the glowworms will do the rest. Waitomo is ranked high for the best glowworm experience, so you can be sure that this is an experience you won't forget.

Mount Cook National Park

sydneylcole — 2017-03-06 19:14:30 UTC

Mount Cook is the tallest mountain in New Zealand, over 3,000 meters high. ( 9842 feet) Mt. Cook is a beautiful place to visit, there are alpine forests, glaciers such as Tasman glacier, and you can get a good view for stargazing. If you want an aerial view then take a helicopter tour. The alpine wilderness has creatures you won't find anywhere else like the Kea(mountain parrot) and the Mt.Cook lily( the largest buttercup in the world.) If you enjoy skiing then you can ski down a glacier or try help-skiing. Not only is Mt.cook amazing but it also is tied into Maori culture. Mt.Cook is called Aoraki in Maori, and they believed that" Aoraki and his three brothers were sons of Rakinui, the Sky Father. While on a sea voyage, their canoe overturned on a reef. When the brothers climbed on top of their canoe, the freezing south wind turned them to stone. The canoe became the South Island; Aoraki and his brothers became the peaks of the southern alps." insert from www.newzealand.com.