Top 10 destinations to look out for when traveling to New Zealand

10., Coromandel Peninsula

Situated on the Coromandel Peninsula, 175km from Auckland, Hot Water Beach is a popular hot spring beach and one of the first destinations to visit when vacationing in New Zealand.

At first sight, Hot Water Beach is nothing special, but it is not like any other beach in the world. Miraculous sources of geothermal origin located at a depth of 15m below the sand beach will rise each time the tide goes up. Taking advantage of this unique natural attraction, travelers often dig their own sand dunes on the beach to relax in the warm waters. The deeper the hole, the higher the water temperature. The highest temperature of these natural hot tubs is about 50-60 degrees Celsius.



9. Abel Tasman National Park

Located at the top of the South Island's, Abel Tasman National Park is the smallest national park in New Zealand but size does not equal quality. Abel Tasman has a fascinating coastline, pristine forest and a home to rare blue penguins.



8. Sky Tower

The Sky Tower is an observation tower and telecommunication tower, symbolizing the city of Auckland. Sky Tower is the 12th tallest tower in the world with a height of 328m. When you visit New Zealand, from the tower you can see the scene of the whole city within 80km back. In addition, if you are a personality, love the feeling strong, the restaurant rotation system Orbit on the top floor will give you the feeling "adventure" as possible.


Auckland city with 328m Sky Tower icon.



7.Napier

Napier is a beautiful small town in Hawke Bay on the east coast of the North Island with its Art Deco-inspired houses. It was razed by an earthquake in 1931. The rebuilding of the city coincides with the brief history of Art Deco, and as a result, Napier owns 147 works in the Art Deco category. The city is architecturally different from most other cities in the world.

Thousands of tourists visit Napier each month, especially on weekends, to participate in the Art Deco Weekend. The festival was the occasion for locals and tourists to dress in the true 1920s, singing, gathering on the streets next to their old cars. Picture: artshub.co.uk
Thousands of tourists visit Napier each month, especially on weekends, to participate in the Art Deco Weekend. The festival was the occasion for locals and tourists to dress in the true 1920s, singing, gathering on the streets next to their old cars. Picture: artshub.co.uk

6. Kaikoura
Kaikoura is a beautiful town nestled between the Kaikoura Suaward Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, surrounded by snow-capped peaks in the winter, making this place a magnificent and spectacular landscape. In addition, this area is famous for mammals such as whales, dolphins, seals ... It is interesting that visitors can see firsthand, close-up of these rare animals on tourist boats . Alternatively, if you are interested in exploring, you can walk through the wild Kaikoura forest with lots of fun.

5. Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Glacier

The two rivers are located in Westland Tai Poutini National Park in the southern peninsula of New Zealand. The Fox Glacier is 13 km long, while Franz Josef is 12 km long. The two rivers are located 20km apart, but they flow from the southern Alps at an altitude of 300m to a tropical forest full of green and lush.

Travelers will not be able to find anywhere in the world that is accessible to a glacier. Picture: straytravel.com
Tourists will not be able to find anywhere in the world that a glacier is so easily accessible. Picture: straytravel.com

4. Rotorua

If you are looking for a different experience then Rotorua is the ideal destination for you. Because since a number of special geologic movements have taken place in this city, Rotorua possesses many unique and unusual features.

Traveling around Rotorua for a day, you'll be able to witness the torrents of suds, muddy pools and fountains.hot specific. This special feature makes the spa, sauna, hot spring in here develop quite strong. At all hotels in the city of Rotorua, guests can soak themselves in a natural hot spring bath containing sulfur that is good for health, helps regenerate vitality and healing. Surely it will make you excited and expect to be in Rotorua once in a lifetime.


3. Tongariro National Park

As the first national park in New Zealand, Tongariro is known for its surprises and attractions you may have never thought of. Start your trip in the Whakapapa Visitor Center, only an hour's walk from the beautiful Taranaki Falls. Keep going a short distance further taking you through the scrub forest that sprouts on the volcanic lava stream erupted hundreds of years ago.

Tongariro Park is famous for its spectacular volcanic terrain and it contains many interesting things, including the beautiful blue jade lake scattered throughout the area. Photo: flickr / Daniele Sartori
Tongariro Park is famous for its spectacular volcanic terrain and it contains many interesting things, including the beautiful blue jade lake scattered throughout the area. Photo: flickr / Daniele Sartori

2. Bay of Islands

Bay of Islands is one of the most popular destinations in New Zealand. This picturesque area includes 144 islands, secluded bays and some excellent white sand beaches. The Bay of Islands has a rich marine system, including whales, penguins and dolphins. It is also a popular tourist destination where sailing yachts in the world anchor and the familiar stop of many international athletes.



1. Milford Sound

Milford Sound is a fjord on the South West of South Island's in Fiordland National Park. The rainy season makes Milford Sound one of the nicest places in New Zealand. This climate creates spectacular waterfalls, including Lady Bowen Falls and Stirling Falls.

It would be great to be on the boat watching the beautiful natural scenery of Milford Sound, especially to witness the rumbling falls into the immense bay.

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