3/11/2011

Global Travel - Five Great Tourist towns in New Zealand

By Becky Padmore


New Zealand is one of the word's top global travel destinations has some incredible places of interest from naturally beautiful areas to laid back but interesting towns. From a tourist's point of view, here are five towns in New Zealand you really shouldn't miss:

1. Christchurch - Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand, and the country's second-largest urban area. The is city is alive with colour, atmosphere and world-class attractions. Christchurch is known internationally as the "Garden City" because of its spectacular gardens. During your visit you should really include Christchurch the Botanical Gardens, Lyttelton, Sumner, Akaroa and the Banks Peninsula.

2. Kaikoura - Kaikoura is a small town on the east coast of the Southern Island, approximately two and a half hours north of Christchurch. Local tour operators offer the chance to watch whales, dolphins, sea-birds and many other species of marine life on a daily basis; by boat, flight and by land. With wetsuits provided, visitors can even join dolphins and seals in their ocean environment.

3. Nelson - Nelson is a small city in the north of the South Island, it's almost in the centre of New Zealand. Nelson attracts many arts and crafts lovers and it hosts a Arts Festival every year. There are some beautiful scenery here and some interesting attractions but the main reason for visiting is the amazing outdoor adventure activities on offer here, everything from quad biking to the world's only Skywire Flying Fox.

4. Queenstown - for true adrenalin seekers Queenstown will be their ultimate destination. Almost every extreme sport you can think of is available here and the international resort attracts people from all over the world who want to skydive, bungee jump or go snowboarding. The Shotover River in Queenstown is now home to the Shotover Jet an incredible and unique vehicle which skids along the river surface.

5. Dunedin - Dunedin is the second largest city in the South Island, it's a University town and is classed as one of New Zealand's main cities. Dunedin has been built on hills and valleys which was once a volcano. It's a laid back place with some great scenery and attractions. Try taking the old steam train over Taieri Gorge - it takes around half a day and for those who have the budget you can have lunch on the train. The journey is very interesting and it feels very authentic - an altogether charming experience.




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