There are many reasons to consider traveling around New Zealand and apart from the great scenery, food, wine, lakes, forests, you will also have the local people of New Zealand or 'Kiwis' as they like to be called. They are very friendly people and welcome tourists to their two beautiful islands as if they were from their own family. Kiwi hospitality is world renowned for a warm welcome, good food and cosy surrounding. You will always have a good time when you are in the company of local New Zealand hosts and this will make your stay even more enjoyable.
Kiwis have been some of the best hosts I have ever met and enjoy hearing the tales about this country from them while traveling. People of New Zealand tend to live an outdoors life and enjoy water-sports, rugby, fishing, kayaking, tramping (hiking), and all sorts if adrenaline pumping action on the south island.
As well as the great kiwi hospitality,New Zealand has a strong Maori history. This is more predominant in the north island, but the culture has a grip all around the country.The Maori people came across in canoes from the Polynesian islands many years ago and have many traditions and legends about the country. There are a few sacred sites you can visit and the Maori art and wood carvings are everywhere around the country. They also carved bone and greenstone to make weapons and jewellery.
The cuisine in New Zealand is excellent, with many local delights featuring across the menus.The countries most predominant dishes consist of lamb, venison, pork, seafood and local honey. There is also many great wineries in the Otago and Canterbury regions which are world renowned for their elegance and taste. Cities like Auckland and Wellington have Michelin Star restaurants and a chic cafe vibe.
Traveling around New Zealand is very easy. The roads are great and well maintained, the busses are of the highest quality and catching a short flight from one city to the next is only one or two hours journey time. It is really fun to drive around New Zealand yourself with spectacular mountain passes for you to thunder through in your rental. It is true that exploring New Zealand is one of the best travel experiences you can ever have.
Alternatively you could jump on a bus by one of the many tourism operators, or stick out your thumb and hitch a ride! This is a very common practice throughout the country, thanks to the friendly people you should not be waiting to long for a lift. Hitchhiking is quite a popular way for people to get around especially backpackers.
Kiwis have been some of the best hosts I have ever met and enjoy hearing the tales about this country from them while traveling. People of New Zealand tend to live an outdoors life and enjoy water-sports, rugby, fishing, kayaking, tramping (hiking), and all sorts if adrenaline pumping action on the south island.
As well as the great kiwi hospitality,New Zealand has a strong Maori history. This is more predominant in the north island, but the culture has a grip all around the country.The Maori people came across in canoes from the Polynesian islands many years ago and have many traditions and legends about the country. There are a few sacred sites you can visit and the Maori art and wood carvings are everywhere around the country. They also carved bone and greenstone to make weapons and jewellery.
The cuisine in New Zealand is excellent, with many local delights featuring across the menus.The countries most predominant dishes consist of lamb, venison, pork, seafood and local honey. There is also many great wineries in the Otago and Canterbury regions which are world renowned for their elegance and taste. Cities like Auckland and Wellington have Michelin Star restaurants and a chic cafe vibe.
Traveling around New Zealand is very easy. The roads are great and well maintained, the busses are of the highest quality and catching a short flight from one city to the next is only one or two hours journey time. It is really fun to drive around New Zealand yourself with spectacular mountain passes for you to thunder through in your rental. It is true that exploring New Zealand is one of the best travel experiences you can ever have.
Alternatively you could jump on a bus by one of the many tourism operators, or stick out your thumb and hitch a ride! This is a very common practice throughout the country, thanks to the friendly people you should not be waiting to long for a lift. Hitchhiking is quite a popular way for people to get around especially backpackers.
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