First, let me temp you with a few sites I especially like. New Zealand is perfect for the casual tourist wanting to discover the towns and cities, as well as those wishing to enjoy the rugged beauty of the outdoors and explore the breath-taking natural beauty of what Mother Earth has to offer. Here are some points of interest you may wish to temp you with:
Wellington Botanic Garden
Wellington Botanic Garden is near central Wellington and it is free to enjoy. The gardens have a unique landscape design that includes large sculptures, a protected native forest, specialized plant collections, colorful floral displays, and beautiful vistas overlooking metropolitan Wellington. Taking a walk at the Garden will be a breather for anyone. You can have a guided tour for $10. In the Garden is located The Wellington Cable Car Museum and Carter Observatory, as well as several national organizations. A cable car connects the top of the Botanic Garden to Wellington's Central Business District, and there is a walking path from the Garden downhill to the city.
The Fox Glaciers
New Zealand tours often include Fox Glaciers, which is one of the most spectacular glaciers on the West Coast of South Island. Get close to the real thing with the assistance of professional guides who will be with you all throughout your glacier and mountain adventures. Enjoy great views of Mt. Tasman and Aoroki and remain breathless as you go trekking further up and see its full grandeur.
Thames Gold Field
After taking a trip going-up, why not consider a trip going down? Thames Gold Field will give you a chance to go underground for about 40 minutes to experience the dangers faced by miners in the 19th century. This will allow you to go back in history and trace how early miners dug gold.
Glow Worm Cave
You should never leave New Zealand without visiting this unusual place. It is visited by no less than half a million people a year and has consistently been a favorite location for local and international New Zealand tour visitors. And why not? It is the home of stalactites and stalagmites together with a ocean-like myriad of twinkling lights created by glow-worms. It is one of nature’s splendid natural works of art. The images it will last forever.
Flights to New Zealand
Many airlines offer flights to New Zealand from Europe, Asia, the Americas, and Australia. These including Air New Zealand, Lufthansa, British Airlines, Air Canada, American and United Airlines, LAN Airlines, Thai Airlines, and Qantas Airlines, among others. New Zealand is very safe for travelers traveling alone and the people are well-known as very friendly and welcoming of visitors. Come and visit New Zealand, the Friendly Isles.
