New Zealand is the Adventure Capital of the World, so it's no surprise that there's a vast range of activities to choose from; go bungy jumping, hop onboard a jet boat and shoot down winding rivers or enjoy an incredible hike through one of 14 National Parks. New Zealand's majestic mountains also provide for world-class skiing and snowboarding in the winter.
But if you're after something a little more sedate, why not relax in one of the natural thermal pools dotted throughout the country or sample the award-winning vino at one of New Zealand's many wineries?
It's all here - hundreds of ideas to turn your next trip into an unforgettable holiday.
There follows a \nice listing of activities and sites, catgorized into categories, such as Activities, Attractions, Dining, Tours, and so on.
For Example, this Seal CoAst Safari is available in the Wellington area:
This half-day safari offers a unique view of the rugged beauty of Seal Coast, situated on Wellington's South Coast. Travel is by Toyota Landcruiser, firstly on a coastal ranch, then right on the beach, with waves lapping our wheel-arches! Small numbers on the safari (maximum 9 per vehicle) make for friendly and informative tours. We explore Wellington's fault-line on the way, and get fabulous views of the city spread out 400m below us, and the mountainous South Island, 50-100km away. Stories abound as we 4-wheel drive right on the beach around to Tongue Point, which is home both to the awesome New Zealand Fur Seal, and the famous Leaning Lighthouse. Tea or coffee with a fine muffin is enjoyed with the seals, then it's around the rocky bays and black-sand beaches back to Wellington city. That completes the round trip, which is designed to rank as one of the best experiences you can get of 'real' New Zealand. Tea or coffee with muffin with the seals. Free soft toy seal if you quote AA08 when you book this tour. Departures 10am and 1.30pm.
To get to the seals we climb in the vehicles (we call them "Sealmobiles") up and over a fault-line, and we have privileged access through a farm where we come face to face with wild goats, ostriches, and maybe wild horses. You will be gob-smacked by the spectacular views of the City, the South Island, both the Pacific and Tasman oceans and distant snow-capped mountain ranges. Finally the tour also visits the Brooklyn Wind Turbine, with more stunning views of the City, harbour and surrounding hills. Almost all of the 3-hour safari is on restricted or unmarked private roads or tracks. This means there are no crowds, only the people on the trip for much of the safari.
One seasoned traveller described it as 'the best mini-tour of my life' and an international travel writer from Sweden said it was her 'best New Zealand experience'. Try it for yourself.
New Zealand is a place I always wanted to see! The big negative is how long it takes to fly from Florida to New Zealand! If I win the lottery I can take an around the world cruise that calls at the exotic ports and not have to fly!
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