Let’s Take A Tour To New Zealand

New Zealand's wild, elemental beauty made it the best locale for filming Lord of the Rings. For this can be a raw land of sheer mountains, icy glaciers, swift flowing rivers and geysers that spout from the hot earth.

Auckland:city of sails

New Zealand's largest city, Auckland sprawls scenically around a range of inlets and bays. Lapped by the waters of the Pacific, Auckland has a distinct seafaring air to it.

transport:acquiring there and acquiring around

Auckland is New Zealand's centre for international flights. It is possible to take direct flights from here to all Australian airports, the US west coast, many Asian destinations, and London and Frankfurt. There are also a broad range of domestic flights.

Standard bus services connect Auckland with main towns and tourist attractions. And you will find morning and overnight trains to Wellington daily.

Auckland is a sprawling city so walking is not convenient. Vehicle hire or cycling are possibly the most favorable methods to get around.

climate
Auckland's coastal location keep temperatures lower than the in the hinterlands. Temperatures hover in the mid-20°s in summer and it rarely freezes in winter.

accommodation: from low-cost stays to luxury resorts

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Events

Summer is the time when Auckland comes to life though there is some thing happening all year round.

*In January you'll find the Open Tennis Championships.
*Also in January is the Auckland Anniversary Day Regatta, commemorating the appearance of Captain Hobson in New Zealand.
*Pasifika Festival in March celebrates Polynesian culture via music and performances at Western Springs.
*Ellerslie Flower Show at the Botanic Gardens in November showcases the city's blooms
*The Auckland Cup is held at Ellerslie Race Course December.

Wellington

As New Zealand's capital, Wellington is home to the imposing administrative buildings of government. It's an attractive city having a splendid harbour and terraced hills.

transport:obtaining there and obtaining around

Air New Zealand supply direct domestic flights between Wellington airport and most key centres, which includes Auckland, Christchurch

Regular ferry services connect Wellington with Picton on the South Island.

Wellington is an critical junction for bus travel, with buses north to Auckland and all key towns in between. Wellington has a train station, a cost effective local bus system, several car-hire organizations, and taxi services.

climate:
Wellington's coastal location gives it the reputation for being windy.

Accommodation:from inexpensive stays to luxury resorts
Check online for the range, location and cost of Wellington hotels

events
As the nation's capital, Wellington is the centre for a host of cultural and sporting events

* Wellington Cup Week in January features racing, live music, fashion within the field, celebrity judges.
*February New Zealand International Arts Festival
*New Zealand Festival (Biennial)

October can be a busy month with Wellington Fashion Festival and Wellington International Jazz Festival.

Christchurch:springboard into nature

The South Island's largest city, Christchurch is traditionally a springboard for forays into the nearby mountains, plains, beaches and lakes. Nevertheless, Christchurch has many attractions of its own to offer.

transport:getting there and getting around

Christchurch is the principal international gateway to the South Island. Flights connect with Australia along with a few various countries. The airport is about seven miles from the city centre. You can locate also trains and a cheap and efficient bus service.

accommodation: from low-cost stays to luxury resorts

Check on the net for the range, location and price of Christchurch hotels

events:
*February Christchurch Festival of Flowers - an international floral celebration in the garden city.
*August Christchurch International Jazz Festival - a celebration of jazz, wine and food featuring international and local talent.

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