RV Exchange Travel Destination - New Zealand - Cities And Other Destinations
New Zealand - RV / Motorhome / Campervan Exchange International Travel Destination.
Cities
It's the country that's magnificent in New Zealand and we list only ten of the most prominent settlements. Here they are from north to south:
North Island:
• Auckland - "The City of Sails" - largest and most populated conurbation, with over a million in the metropolitan area, making it the largest in New Zealand by far
• Hamilton - 128km south of Auckland, capital of the Waikato, home to the Chiefs (super 14 rugby) and the Magic ( ANZ cup netball). On the banks of the mighty Waikato River. Leafy.
• Tauranga - known for its great weather, sun and beach Tauranga is a great holiday spot.
• Rotorua - famous for Maori culture, geysers and beautiful hot pools
• Napier - "Art Deco capital of NZ" The city was destroyed by an earthquake in 1931. Rebuilt in the style of art deco.
• Wellington - the national capital, also known as "The Windy City" - Parliament and the Beehive and the wonderful, free Te Papa museum
South Island:
• Nelson - Safe and friendly, with New Zealand's highest sunshine hours. Nelson is the geographic centre of the country and surrounded by incredible coastal and mountain scenary, three stunning national parks, vineyards and orchards. Nelson is also well known for its strong art culture and excellent cuisine.
• Christchurch - The Garden City and the Air Gateway to Antarctica
• Queenstown - adrenalin and adventure capital of the world, where you can skydive, bungy jump, jet-boat, thrill yourself to your hearts content
• Dunedin - the Edinburgh of the South, proud of its Scots heritage, chocolate factory, Southern Albatross colony and its wonderful tramping tracks within a short drive from the CBD
• Invercargill - the southernmost city and one of the very few places to see a living Tuatara
Other Destinations
• Bay of Islands - Pretty spot in the North Island with historical significance.
• Coromandel Peninsula - Rugged coastline with plenty of beaches and hiking opportunities just one and a half hours from Auckland.
• Taupo - Trout fishing and adventure activities in the central North Island.
• Tongariro National Park - Three volcanoes, two skifields and one of the most popular hikes in the country.
• Hawkes Bay - Wineries in the hills and art deco architecture in Napier.
• Abel Tasman National Park - Golden sand beaches, kayaking and the Abel Tasman Coastal Track.
• Westland National Park - Home of the Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers.
• Aoraki Mount Cook National Park - Lots of hiking opportunities and New Zealand's highest mountain.
• Milford Sound - Beautiful fiord in Fiordland National Park.
Check out New Zealand through a RV / Motorhome / Campervan international travel exchange through RV Worldwide.
Thursday, 9 February 2012
