Monday, March 14, 2011

Global Travel - Five New Zealand Towns you really shouldn't miss

By Becky Padmore


New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean. It's an exceptionally beautiful country with stunning diverse landscapes and it's no surprise that New Zealand is one of the world's most popular global travel destinations. As well as natural beauty spots there are many lovely and interesting towns in the country you should add to your list. Here are five of the best towns in New Zealand:

1. Christchurch - Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand and for those who don't start your journey in Auckland then you're likely to land here. It's a beautiful and friendly city, as you walk around the streets you'll be amazed how peaceful the city is. Christchurch is known as the "Garden City" because of it's natural and photogenic beauty. One place that should be visited is the Botanical Gardens which was founded in 1863. There are lots of activities and attractions available here including museums and a thriving art and cultural scene.

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 - Nelson is a small city in the north of the South Island, it's almost in the centre of New Zealand. Nelson attracts many arts and crafts lovers and it hosts a Arts Festival every year. There are some beautiful scenery here and some interesting attractions but the main reason for visiting is the amazing outdoor adventure activities on offer here, everything from quad biking to the world's only Skywire Flying Fox.

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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