New Zealand - An adventurer's dream!

New Zealand

New Zealand

Introduction: 
New Zealand is jam packed with things to do ranging from the fantastic landscapes, adventurous activities and the beautiful food and wine! New Zealand is a country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean consisting of 2 main islands, both marked by volcanoes and glaciation. Capital Wellington, on the North Island, is home to Te Papa Tongarewa, the expansive national museum. Wellington’s dramatic Mt. Victoria, along with the South Island’s Fiordland and Southern Lakes, stood in for mythical Middle Earth in Peter Jackson’s "Lord of the Rings" films.
Things to Do and Places to Visit:
Adventure: You have multiple adventurous things to do ranging from bungee jumping, caving, off-road driving, sky diving, jet boating and zip lining!

Bungee Jumping!

Milford Sound: Milford Sound is a fiord in the southwest of New Zealand’s South Island. It’s known for towering Mitre Peak, plus rainforests and waterfalls like Stirling and Bowen falls, which plummet down its sheer sides. The fiord is home to fur seal colonies, penguins and dolphins.

Milford Sounds

Places to Eat and What to Try:

Kazuya: Delicious international, contemporary and vegetarian friendly food with some amazing options to try! Definitely a go-too for some authentic and delicious food! The 7 course digestation is great! 

Food to Try:

Fish & Chips: Not originally invented in New Zealand but an iconic meal that everyone who visits has to try! 

Things to Look out For:

Safety: Exercise normal safety precautions in New Zealand. Use common sense and look out for suspicious behaviour, as you would in Australia. Monitor the media and other sources for changes to local travelling conditions.
Adventure: If undertaking adventure activities, make your own enquiries about safety standards and weather conditions.

The Place to Stay:

Intercontinental Wellington: A 5 star hotel with posh dining and a pool to suit everyone's needs! 

Airfare:

Flight to Wellington from Sydney for one adult as of 7th October is around with Air New Zealand is $898. 

Overall Opinion:

New Zealand is a wonderful place for people of all ages. It offers potential activities for everyone from the very adventurous to the more relaxed tourists who prefer to try the amazing foods and wines for a relaxing holiday.
Overall rating: 4/5

(all info sourced from: http://smartraveller.gov.au/Countries/pacific/Pages/new_zealand.aspx
http://www.tourism.net.nz/attractions-and-activities

-Ranuli Athauda