They Northern
Island of New Zealand is a paradise that one should put on your bucket list.
The country has
an incredible culture and the people of New Zealand are the most gracious host’s
one could ever ask for. Mixed in with
their British accent is a sense of humor that will leave you smiling and
wishing you could stay.
The country is as
diverse as one small country can be. From the heavenly ski slopes to the
abundance of water activities you can easily spend a glorious two weeks and
still not experience all the bounty of a small country.
The rainforest of
the Coromandel Peninsula and the beautiful beaches allows you to slip away from
the day to day living and enjoy one of the affordable guest homes that are
steeped in the comforts of home. Many of the accommodations throughout New
Zealand include a kitchenette, which is a nice option to experience the array
of the local produce and products available at the grocery store.
The city of
Auckland, which I visited before the earthquakes, is a cosmopolitan and
friendly pace. There are several must
see places in or near the city. The Auckland Domain, is the oldest park in the
city and sits on the site of an extinct volcano. You will also find the
Auckland War Memorial Museum here. Another fun place to visit is the Sky Tower;
this is the tallest feature of the Auckland skyline. From the observation deck
you can take in a 360 degree of this hoping city dating back to the 1880’s.
You cannot go to
New Zealand without visiting the Waitomo Glow Worm Caves. You can take a guided
canoe trip thru the caves. New Zealand is the only cave in the world where you
take in this phenomenon.
If I were ever to
return to New Zealand I would visit Lake Taupo. The lake is actually in the
crater of an extinct volcano, and is about the size of Singapore. The water of
the lake is warmed by geothermal water which makes for an excellent swimming
hole. Not only can you take in a guided boat ride of the lake, but you can
water-ski, sail, kayak and it boasts the best trout fishery in the world. The people in this community love to have you
there and their hospitality is above and beyond when it comes to sharing their
life in paradise.
Happy Trails
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