New Zealand is located in the South Pacific and given the fact that it is made up of two main islands (the North and South Islands) and many smaller ones, it is safe to say that the sights to be seen are many and varied.   

The North Island is the home of the capital city of New Zealand, Wellington, as well as the countries biggest city, Auckland. The adventures available on the North Island are endless from golfing, 4WD tours and coach trips to hiking, scenic flights and sailing – the North Island has it all.   

Eco Tours are available giving tours of the lush rainforests and black sand beaches on the West Coast and Te Popo Gardens (Maori for Lullaby) is 34 acres of woodland, gardens and native forest – a wonderful place to relax, have a picnic and admire the plants native to New Zealand.   

For those Lord Of The Rings fans there are special tours which will see you visiting all the magical locations the movie was filmed in. Visit Middle Earth and get close to Hobbiton (the home of Bilbo Baggins, Frodo Baggins and Samwise Gamgee), Mordor (the destination of the Fellowship of the Ring), The Misty Mountains and Fangorn Forest (the home of the tree shepherds).

A different kind of experience is available at Waimangu Volcanic Valley home of the world’s largest hot spring,  a massive geyser-like feature and steaming Frying Pan Lake. Panoramic views of the valley can be seen on the many walks and hiking trails. Taking the cruise along Lake Rotomahana will allow you to experience a guided tour of the valley where passengers will learn about the 1886 eruption of Mount Tarawera.  

The South Island is just as exciting as its northern counterpart if less populated. The Southern Island is home to the highest peak in New Zealand, Aoraki Mount Cook.

For the thrill seekers the South Island has a 4-wheel motorbike adventures, a Sky-wire flying fox and kayaking tours.

Take a ride on the Southern Hemispheres steepest lift high above Queenstown. The excitement of the gondola isn’t all this skyline adventure has to offer as a sumptuous buffet is available at the top in the Skyline Restaurant and after enjoying a performance of the Haka, a traditional Maori dance, climb into a luge and hurtle back down the winding hillside.

For a calmer experience there is always a rail journey on the Taieri Gorge Railway which features commentary, sightseeing stops and a licensed snack bar. Plus it is not subject to the weather so it is available at all times of the year no matter what the season!   

With something for everyone to do, see and explore New Zealand is definitely the place to visit.