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New Zealand

New Zealand is an island country in southwestern Pacific ocean and consists of North island, South island as well as Stewart island plus some smaller islands. It is an otherworldly, photogenic and friendly country with unbeatable magnificence. This country is home to rugged islands, dense forests, untamed wilds, hills, cascading waterfalls, pristine beaches, heavenly glaciers, alpine meadows, thermal regions and fjords. It is a land where traditional Maori culture blends with modernity in cosmopolitan cities and charming villages. Kiwis are welcoming and friendly. It is still a region with unspoiled landscapes and epic adventure-crammed destinations. With such diverse choices at your fingertips, it might be hard to determine which to test out first. Dotted with cycling tracks and foot trails, one can just hang around or go further for adrenaline fueled activities – kayaking, sailing, rafting, jet boating, snowboarding, mountain biking, zip lining, bungy jumping, sky diving or so. Hike up the hills or climb the steep trails for stunning vistas over glacial lakes and snow-capped mountains or take a scenic flight over them. Aoraki (Mt Cook) in Aoraki national park is the highest mountain in New Zealand’s southern Alps. To the north are labyrinths of caves where thousands of glow-worms light up the Waitomo caves. The country is a sports paradise and is home to world class Golf and ski-resorts. Blessed with ideal landscapes from fiery volcanoes, gushing glaciers to serene lakes, craggy mountain ranges and sun-kissed beaches, it is a piece of heaven that landed on earth. The grace of its divine landscapes will swathe your senses as the nature crafted New Zealand with the surreal splendor of a movie set. Fiordland national park and Milford Sound in South island are panoramic wonders amid the serene splendor of cascading glaciers, virgin forests and edgy mountain peaks. Sea kayaking is a great way to explore the fjords and a scenic flight gives you a choice to discover park’s beauty from a bird’s eye view. With its golden beaches, Bay of island is famed for sailing and yachting, whereas lake Taupo and Tongariro national park are regarded among the oldest ones with enchanting beauty. Fox and Franz Josef glaciers leave you awestruck at nature’s bounty whilst Rotorua boasts of dramatic topography, blessed with bubbling ponds and hissing hot springs. Kayak to explore the artistry of Abel Tasman national park and Abel Tasman coast. Kaikoura is yet another spot to enchant you with exalted dolphins and whales. Coming back to urban wonders, Sky Tower in Auckland boggles your mind by its vistas of spectacular metropolis and hinterland aside its Auckland War memorial museum, Auckland Art gallery Toi o Tamaki, Tiritiri Matangi Open sanctuary, Waiheke island, Mt. Eden and Rangitoto island. The capital city – Wellington, also known as windy city, is a cultural melting pot too. Museums, theaters and restaurants are hemmed in by glittering blue waters of Cook Strait and rippling views of Rimutaka range, whereas Christchurch botanic garden and conservatories are more than enough to lure anyone. Moreover Christchurch Gondola (cable car) lifts you through a scenic ride to the pinnacle of Mt. Cavendish. You can even head out to Shotover canyon swing in Queenstown that is among the world’s highest cliff jump. From Marlborough famed for its vineyards and wineries to Hamilton gardens and Hobbiton movie set, New Zealand is truly a staggering facet of gem that has a limitless list of attractions. It is just the beginning of a beautiful tale ! Are you ready?