Global Travel - Five of the Best Towns to Visit in New Zealand
New Zealand is a beautiful and relaxed country and one of the most popular global travel destinations in the world. Blessed with incredible natural beauty and friendly locals holiday makers and backpackers flock here every year. As well as the gorgeous landscapes you also shouldn't miss it's great towns. Here are five of the best towns to visit in New Zealand:
1. Christchurch - Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island, with a population of over 350,000. The Garden City is also, arguably, the most attractive city in New Zealand, with extensive inner city public gardens and parks, the shallow Avon river snaking it's way though the city centre, and a pedestrian oriented downtown centred on Cathedral Square.
2. Kaikoura - Kaikoura is a small town on the east coast of the Southern Island, approximately two and a half hours north of Christchurch. Kaikoura is a wildlife lovers dream, there's a wonderful coastline, incredible scenery and plenty of Maori and European history to learn about. The biggest draw is the 'Whale Watching' tours it offers, you can choose to take a boat tour or even take a flight.
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 - Queenstown is a resort town in Otago in the south-west of New Zealand's South Island. Justifiably regarded as New Zealand's adventure capital, Queenstown's four distinctive seasons feature long summer twilights and brilliant autumn colours, some of the world's best skiing and snowboarding conditions in winter and early spring. It also offers a diversity of accommodations, activities, places to eat, and entertainment is accessible to all ages.
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.
1. Christchurch - Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island, with a population of over 350,000. The Garden City is also, arguably, the most attractive city in New Zealand, with extensive inner city public gardens and parks, the shallow Avon river snaking it's way though the city centre, and a pedestrian oriented downtown centred on Cathedral Square.
2. Kaikoura - Kaikoura is a small town on the east coast of the Southern Island, approximately two and a half hours north of Christchurch. Kaikoura is a wildlife lovers dream, there's a wonderful coastline, incredible scenery and plenty of Maori and European history to learn about. The biggest draw is the 'Whale Watching' tours it offers, you can choose to take a boat tour or even take a flight.
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 - Queenstown is a resort town in Otago in the south-west of New Zealand's South Island. Justifiably regarded as New Zealand's adventure capital, Queenstown's four distinctive seasons feature long summer twilights and brilliant autumn colours, some of the world's best skiing and snowboarding conditions in winter and early spring. It also offers a diversity of accommodations, activities, places to eat, and entertainment is accessible to all ages.
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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