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- New Zealand’s weather may be relatively mild – but it also has the potential to be wild. An archipelago in the Pacific, New Zealand is a long, skinny country moored in tempestuous oceans heavily influenced by Antarctica.
- It’s okay to dress down. Casualness rules in New Zealand, even in urban areas. Depending on what region you’re in, even a wedding might see some Kiwis in jeans, their cleanest bush shirt (a tough woolen shirt) and gumboots (rubber boots) or jandals (flip flops).
- What do you mean, there’s no bus? Unbelievably, New Zealand’s public transport was arguably far better in the mid-20th century. But with many tram and railways ripped up for the sake of roads, the country has become very car-dependent.
- Biculturalism is at the heart of Aotearoa’s culture. Unlike many colonized nations, in 1840 the British Crown signed a founding treaty, the Treaty of Waitangi with Indigenous Māori, who have lived in New Zealand since at least the 1300s.
- New Zealand Is Known For National Parks
- New Zealand Has World-Famous Hiking Trails
- Lord of The Rings Was Filmed in New Zealand
- There Are Five Times More Sheep Than People
- New Zealand Is Famous For Delicious Pies
- The National Bird of New Zealand Is The Kiwi
- (Almost) Nothing Can Kill You in New Zealand
- The Māori Culture and History
- New Zealand Is Famous For Wine
- Edmund Hillary Was The First on Mt. Everest
The first thing that comes to mind when we think about New Zealand is the nature. New Zealand is known for its incredible national parks! You’ll find 13 national parks in total. 3 of them are located on the North island and 10 are located on the South island. And we’ve been lucky enough to visit 5 of them so far! One of the great things about New Z...
New Zealand is famous for its hiking trails – or tramping – as it’s called in New Zealand. One of the most famous day hikes in the world is the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, which is a 19-kilometer hike that takes you through an amazing volcanic landscape. Just incredible! Check out some of the hikes we’ve done in New Zealand: 1. Roy’s Peak 2. Red Roc...
One of the most popular things to do in New Zealand is to check out the film locations from the Lord of the Rings trilogy. To this day, the Lord of the Rings are still some of the most famous movies ever made. All 3 movies won several Oscars, and even though it’s been 20 years ago since the movies were filmed, they’re still widely popular around th...
Sheep are everywhere! Well they’re obviously not wandering the city center of Auckland… But the minute you leave a city, chances are that you’ll spot many white dots in New Zealand’s landscapes. While New Zealand doesn’t have the most sheep in the world, it still has one of the world’s highest ratios of sheep per capita. According to the numbers we...
If you’re going to New Zealand, then it’s an absolute MUST to try out some of the savory pies! I think that Glenn ate on average around 2 pies per day during our trip to New Zealand… They’re seriously delicious! And you can get them everywhere – in gas stations, supermarkets, cafés. The price depends on where you buy them. But expect to pay between...
The Kiwi is a flightless, nocturnal bird. It’s also a bit funny-looking with its long beak, big feet, and round body. It actually looks really cute! Fun fact:People from New Zealand are also called “Kiwis” There are only about 68.000 kiwis (the bird! – not the people) left in New Zealand today, which is sad because it’s very loved by locals and it ...
Well… Don’t take this fact too literal because many things cankill you in New Zealand. That being said, there are almost no dangerous animals in the country. There are no bears, no snakes, no mountain lions. So you can easily go enjoy the nature without having to fear meeting any of those not-so-friendly-up-close animals. The most dangerous animals...
New Zealand is known for its interesting Māori culture and heritage. The Māori are the indigenous people of New Zealand who arrived from East Polynesia in the 14th century. The Māori have their own cuisine, culture, history, customs, and language – all of which are an integrated part of New Zealand. Even in the public schools, children have the opp...
The wine in New Zealand is exquisite! There are so many vineyards that you can visit – especially along the whole East side of the country. So you never have to go far if you want to taste some delicious grapes. New Zealand is particularly famous for its Sauvignon Blanc. White wine is the best type of wine you can drink here in my opinion. However,...
One of the most famous explorers and mountaineers in New Zealand history was Sir Edmund Hillary. Born in Auckland in 1919, Sir Edmund Hillary (together with Tenzing) became the first man to climb to the top of Mount Everest, which is the tallest mountain in the world at a 8.848 meters height. In 1953, Sir Edmund Hillary and the Sherpa Mountaineer T...
- Bungy Jump in Queenstown. New Zealand may be the adventure capital of the world, but Queenstown is the adventure capital of New Zealand. Located in the heart of New Zealand’s South Island, Queenstown is the perfect place to make a base if you are an adrenaline junkie.
- Cruise Milford Sound. Milford Sound is one of New Zealand’s most famous tourist attractions and for good reason. In 2008 Milford Sound was named the World’s Top Travel Destination, and Rudyard Kipling called it the 8 Wonder of the World.
- Swim with Dolphins. Swimming with dolphins is one of the most magical moments you will ever have in your life. In Kaikoura, you swim with a large pod of dolphins but the water is chilly, so a wetsuit is required in Kaikoura.
- Sky Dive Abel Tasman. One of the top most popular things to do is to go skydiving. There are many places all around the country from the North Island and South Island.
- Shoes are optional. That’s right. For many overseas visitors, this can take a bit of getting used to. People will literally go barefoot everywhere. Bars, restaurants…the supermarket!
- We have the world’s best coffee. Alright so this is a pretty bold claim but we’ve done some research (we Googled it) and it seems to stack up! Whilst we are bound to blow our own trumpets about the quality of our coffee, it seems that our many international visitors feel the same way about our coffee.
- Card is king. Don’t ever ask a Kiwi if you can borrow some cash. It’s not that we’re tight. Far from it. It’s just that none of us carries cash. Ever. Unless you have to catch a bus (and even then you can usually use some sort of card) we use our cash cards wherever we go.
- No tips are necessary. New Zealand literally has no tipping culture. We have a really good minimum wage that means no matter where you work, you get paid a fair price for the work you do.
- Mt John, Tekapo. This tussocky hillock, 330m above Lake Tekapo, can be reached by car or on foot via the enjoyable Summit Track. A strong contender for New Zealand’s best lookout, the 360-degree panorama takes in surreal blue lakes and surrounding ranges (probably snow-capped), as well as the golden plains of the legendary Mackenzie country.
- Cape Reinga, Northland. Commonly considered New Zealand’s northernmost point, Cape Reigna (Te Rerenga Wairua) is in fact surpassed by Surville Cliffs to the east.
- North Egmont, Mount Taranaki. Taranaki/Mt Egmont National Park's visitor centre sits at an impressive 946 metres above sea level. Yet it’s just half an hour’s drive from New Plymouth, following a winding road through dense rainforest covering the volcano’s lower slopes, before emerging beyond the bushline.
- Sky Tower, Auckland. Resembling a giant hypodermic needle, the Sky Tower is Auckland’s dominant landmark and an awesome place from which to view the City of Sails and beyond.
1. See Glowworms in Waitomo. You cannot visit this part of the world and not see these tiny bioluminescent creatures that light up dark caves’ ceilings like the starry sky. Waitomo Glowworm Caves, two hours from Auckland in the North Island, are the most popular and accessible.
Destinations. Scenery and landscapes. New Zealand is a place of spectacular and diverse landscapes. You’ll see things here that you won't see anywhere else in the world. If you’re in search of stunning views and moments to capture for a lifetime, New Zealand has much to offer.
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