New Zealand: the most beautiful country on the planet
If you want to see natural beauty at its best, you must visit New Zealand.
New Zealand is also one of the easiest countries in the world to travel to. The roads are great (and mostly deserted), hotels abound, crime is almost non-existent, no dangerous bugs, snakes or predators to worry about, no diseases or infections to protect yourself from, people are friendly and helpful. , the currency exchange rate is hugely in your favor (so your pound or dollar is worth a lot) and English is the native language. New Zealand is a traveler’s paradise.
basic facts
New Zealand is located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The country is made up of two large islands (the North Island and the South Island) and several smaller islands: Stewart Island and the Chatham Islands. New Zealand is also known as Aotearoa, which is usually translated into English as the Land of the Long White Cloud. The Kingdom of New Zealand includes the Cook Islands and Niue, which are self-governing but in free association; Tokelau; and the Ross Dependency (in Antarctica).
New Zealand is notable for its isolation, separated from Australia by 2,000 kilometers (1,250 miles).
Its closest neighbors to the north are New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga.
New Zealand has a population of around 4 million (very small for a country of this size, lots of space!).
About 80% of the population is of British descent, with Maori being the largest minority.
The largest city is Aukland. The capital city is Wellington. English is the native language.
Money
The currency is the New Zealand dollar and the exchange rate is excellent – your money goes a long way! Credit cards are accepted everywhere. If you’re from North America or Western Europe, you’ll feel right at home in New Zealand. This is a highly developed and civilized country, with some of the best scenery in the world and no crowds to pollute or spoil it. Come soon, you will have a great time!
How to get here
New Zealand is a long way from anywhere! So the only sensible way to get here is by air.
New Zealand is well connected, with several airlines flying here from all over the world.
There are six international airports here. They are located in Aukland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Hamilton, Queenstown and Wellington. All the airports here are excellent.
Visa requirements.
Citizens of North America and Europe do not need visas for visits of up to three months. Travelers from other areas should check with their own governments before booking.
When to come
New Zealand is a year-round destination. The climate here is mild and temperate. Temperatures in the far subtropical north average around 25 degrees in the summer (December, January, February) and 16 degrees in the winter (June, July, August). The coastal areas of the South Island average about 5 degrees cooler. In the mountains, the temperatures are considerably lower, especially in winter when it can drop to minus 10 degrees, but the skiing is great!
The seasons here are the opposite of Europe and North America, so the best time to come is probably in the winter, our summer. Get away from the cold, you’ll love it!
Move.
Traveling within New Zealand is a pleasure. Internal flights are abundant. The roads are excellent and uncrowded. The railways are magnificent, safe and spectacularly picturesque.
Where to stay.
New Zealand is blessed with a plethora of great places to stay. Whatever your budget, you’ll find something you like!
To do.
If I made a list, I would go on forever!
There is so much to see and do here, you will never be bored!
From rappelling to whitewater rafting, from Antarctic encounters to whale watching, you can do it all in New Zealand. Popular activities include visiting spectacular glow worm caves, jet boating through canyons, white-water rafting, skiing down pristine slopes, sailing in the Bay of Islands, hiking or sailing through majestic fjords, whale watching, scuba diving, walks, visit the areas of the movie The Lord of the Rings, etc etc etc.
And for the less active, we also have plenty of relaxing options, including a round or two of wonderful golf, enjoying uncrowded beaches, wallowing in warm springs, and taking in the scenery wherever you go.
If you only take one major trip in your life, make it to New Zealand, the most beautiful country on the planet!
You can read more about New Zealand (with great photos) on my website. http://www.TheTopTenSite.com