Thursday, March 10, 2011

Global Travel - Five Great Tourist towns in New Zealand

By Becky Padmore


New Zealand is a beautiful and relaxed country and one of the most popular global travel destinations in the world. Blessed with incredible natural beauty and friendly locals holiday makers and backpackers flock here every year. As well as the gorgeous landscapes you also shouldn't miss it's great towns. Here are five of the best towns to visit in New Zealand:

1. Christchurch - Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, and the country's second-largest urban area. The is city is alive with colour, atmosphere and world-class attractions. Christchurch is known internationally as the "Garden City" because of its spectacular gardens. During your visit you should really include Christchurch the Botanical Gardens, Lyttelton, Sumner, Akaroa and the Banks Peninsula.

2. Kaikoura - Kaikoura is a small town on the east coast of the Southern Island, approximately two and a half hours north of Christchurch. Local tour operators offer the chance to watch whales, dolphins, sea-birds and many other species of marine life on a daily basis; by boat, flight and by land. With wetsuits provided, visitors can even join dolphins and seals in their ocean environment.

3. Nelson - The city of Nelson is close to the geographical centre of New Zealand. It lies on the southern shore of Tasman Bay, at the northern end of the South Island. It's a creative paradise, arty and interesting, it's surrounded by beautiful landscapes and a thriving creative local culture. Nelson main attraction's include Motueka, Takaka, Abel Tasman National Park, Brightwater, Golden Bay, Kaiteriteri and Murchison.

4. Queenstown - for true adrenalin seekers Queenstown will be their ultimate destination. Almost every extreme sport you can think of is available here and the international resort attracts people from all over the world who want to skydive, bungee jump or go snowboarding. The Shotover River in Queenstown is now home to the Shotover Jet an incredible and unique vehicle which skids along the river surface.

5. Dunedin - Dunedin is the second largest city of New Zealand's South Island (after Christchurch) and is located on the island's southeast coast. It's New Zealand's oldest city and well-known for its Victorian and Edwardian architecture and its close proximity to amazing wildlife. The photogenic town of Dunedin highlights include Larnach Castle, Speights Brewery, Otago Museum and penguin colonies.




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