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 of New Zealand and for those who don't start your journey in Auckland then you're likely to land here. It's a beautiful and friendly city, as you walk around the streets you'll be amazed how peaceful the city is. Christchurch is known as the "Garden City" because of it's natural and photogenic beauty. One place that should be visited is the Botanical Gardens which was founded in 1863. There are lots of activities and attractions available here including museums and a thriving art and cultural scene.
2. Kaikoura - Kaikoura is a small town on the east coast of the Southern Island, approximately two and a half hours north of Christchurch. Local tour operators offer the chance to watch whales, dolphins, sea-birds and many other species of marine life on a daily basis; by boat, flight and by land. With wetsuits provided, visitors can even join dolphins and seals in their ocean environment.
3. Nelson - Nelson (the geographical centre of New Zealand) is a region renowned for warm sunshine, fine beaches, lakes, mountains and native forests. Nelson is an intimate, welcoming and friendly city. It is New Zealand's largest fishing port and the gateway to a major forestry and horticulture industry. Add to this the attraction of fine foods, superb wines, an innovative craft industry, spectacular scenery and friendly Kiwi hospitality and you can understand why Nelson is a place to which visitors flock all year round.
4. Queenstown - Queenstown is a great destination for international visitors. It has a natural beauty with a beautiful lake and snow clad mountains which tower above the township in winter. Queenstown is a great place to visit all year round. Located beside the pretty Lake Wakatipu, in the Southern Lakes district of New Zealand, Queenstown is a cosmopolitan haven, offering plenty of adventure, fine wine and cuisine, and breathtaking alpine scenery.
5. Dunedin - Dunedin is the second largest city of New Zealand's South Island (after Christchurch) and is located on the island's southeast coast. It's New Zealand's oldest city and well-known for its Victorian and Edwardian architecture and its close proximity to amazing wildlife. The photogenic town of Dunedin highlights include Larnach Castle, Speights Brewery, Otago Museum and penguin colonies.
1. Christchurch - Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand and for those who don't start your journey in Auckland then you're likely to land here. It's a beautiful and friendly city, as you walk around the streets you'll be amazed how peaceful the city is. Christchurch is known as the "Garden City" because of it's natural and photogenic beauty. One place that should be visited is the Botanical Gardens which was founded in 1863. There are lots of activities and attractions available here including museums and a thriving art and cultural scene.
2. Kaikoura - Kaikoura is a small town on the east coast of the Southern Island, approximately two and a half hours north of Christchurch. Local tour operators offer the chance to watch whales, dolphins, sea-birds and many other species of marine life on a daily basis; by boat, flight and by land. With wetsuits provided, visitors can even join dolphins and seals in their ocean environment.
3. Nelson - Nelson (the geographical centre of New Zealand) is a region renowned for warm sunshine, fine beaches, lakes, mountains and native forests. Nelson is an intimate, welcoming and friendly city. It is New Zealand's largest fishing port and the gateway to a major forestry and horticulture industry. Add to this the attraction of fine foods, superb wines, an innovative craft industry, spectacular scenery and friendly Kiwi hospitality and you can understand why Nelson is a place to which visitors flock all year round.
4. Queenstown - Queenstown is a great destination for international visitors. It has a natural beauty with a beautiful lake and snow clad mountains which tower above the township in winter. Queenstown is a great place to visit all year round. Located beside the pretty Lake Wakatipu, in the Southern Lakes district of New Zealand, Queenstown is a cosmopolitan haven, offering plenty of adventure, fine wine and cuisine, and breathtaking alpine scenery.
5. Dunedin - Dunedin is the second largest city of New Zealand's South Island (after Christchurch) and is located on the island's southeast coast. It's New Zealand's oldest city and well-known for its Victorian and Edwardian architecture and its close proximity to amazing wildlife. The photogenic town of Dunedin highlights include Larnach Castle, Speights Brewery, Otago Museum and penguin colonies.
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