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Here we list the must-visit places in New Zealand:

• Centre of New Zealand Monument
• Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa
• Abel Tasman National Park
• Kahurangi National Park
• Egmont National Park
• Te Puia
• Nelson Lakes
• Wai-O-Tapu
• Tawhai Falls (Gollums Pool)
• Hamilton Gardens
• The National Aquarium of NZ
• Tongariro National Park
• Huka Falls
• Auckland Domain
• ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary
• East Harbour Regional Park
• Christchurch Botanic Gardens
• Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park
• Sky Tower
• Nugget Point Lighthouse

Lake Tekapo

Lake Tekapo is located in the southwest of Christchurch, in the heart of the Kuk mountain basin and Mackenzie. It is a glacier dammed lake. There is a small town on the south side of the lake, sparsely populated. The mountains in the distance are covered with snow, just like a paradise. Lake Tekapo is famous for its mysterious color. The color of the lake is blue with milky white. You can take a walk along the lakeside footpath, breathe the fresh air, feel the embrace of nature, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the lake. Many tourists also take this place as a destination for going to Queenstown. In winter, the snowy mountains around Lake Tekapo will be home to downhill and cross-country skiing.

Address: Lake Tekapo Canterbury 7999 New Zealand

Milford Sound 

Milford Fjord, also known as "first native thrush" in Maori language, is located in the fjord National Park in the southwest of South Island of New Zealand. It is located in the glacier terrain. The fjord was formed during the ice age and its deepest depth is 265 meters away from Mt. mitt. It is a world-famous natural wonder. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery of the fjord by boat, and you can also see dolphins, fjord penguins, seals, and other aquatic organisms. It's only a four-hour drive from Queenstown to the magnificent Milford Fjord, which offers kayaking or cruise tours.

Address: Milford Sound, Southland, New Zealand

Waitomo glowworm caves

The Waitomo caves in the western mountain area of North Island in New Zealand are mainly composed of three distinctive karst caves, namely Waitomo glowworm caves, ruakuri caves, and aranui caves. Waitomo firefly hole is a rare active rock cave. It is one of the most famous natural wonders in New Zealand. Fireflies spit out one after another like beads of sticky silk, the tail of the green fluorescence, scattered over the top of the cave-like a star-studded sky. In Maori, Waitomo means surrounded by green water. On the wall of the cave, there are many green light spots. These green lights twinkle on the dark water, and the light and shadow are doubled. This is a wonderful world belonging to the green spirit.

Address: 39 Waitomo Village Rd, Waitomo caves, Otorohanga 3943

Supermarkets: there are three major foreign supermarkets in New Zealand, namely the new world, PAK'nSAVE and countdown. These three supermarkets are distributed all over the country and they are very dense. You can find them in any small town in New Zealand.

Pharmacy: Pharmacy direct, founded in 1996, is a comprehensive pharmacy with the largest scale and the highest market share in New Zealand. It is also an online pharmacy that meets strict New Zealand Pharmaceutical Association standards. Mother and baby products, health products, nutritional supplements, skin care products, and other well-known products, you can buy them here.

Day 1: Spend a day visiting the riparian island

Oakland's Hauraki Bay has many beautiful islands, among which the most famous are rapids. The riparian island is sometimes called "wine island". There are places to visit all year-round, from wine routes to art studio tours or just relaxing on the silent beach. Everyone can find a suitable place to visit. Also, there are many wonderful outdoor activities, including skiing, archery, flying saucer shooting, ocean canoeing, horse riding, and golf. The riparian island is suitable for a day's visit, or a little longer stay. You can also choose one of the many accommodations on the island and stay overnight.

Day 2: Explore Auckland

Take a day to learn about the vibrant "Sailing City", as well as many wonderful activities and beautiful scenic spots you can experience when you go out. Climb to the sky tower and have a panoramic view of New Zealand's largest city. Or experience the sky trail or the sky jumping, and feel the unrestrained churning of adrenaline. Those who only want to experience the land project may prefer to visit the Auckland Museum or the Auckland art gallery to appreciate the unique history and culture of New Zealand. The afternoon is a good time to visit some of the city's volcanic cones; take a canoe to long Island, or climb Mount Eden to enjoy the city's beautiful sunset. At the end of the journey, go to one of Auckland's dining areas, such as the Wynyard waterfront area, the viaduct restaurant, or Britomart road for a delicious dinner.

Day 3: visit Auckland West Coast

Auckland's west coast has rugged windswept coastlines, long black sand beaches, and pristine rainforests. You can spend an afternoon relaxing on the rugged black beach of pika. You can also climb up Lion Rock to watch the experienced surfers fight the waves. There are many lagoons on bethels beach, making it an ideal swimming pool, or you can follow the path through the Northern Cape to the secluded ONeill Bay, which is also a paradise for surfers. From August to March every year, Muriwai gathers many gannets. You can get on the observation platform and watch these charming birds closely. It's also a great place to rent land windmills, bicycles, and kites, and to visit long beaches.

New year's Day: January 1

Waitangi Day: on February 6, the whole nation celebrated the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, the founding document of New Zealand

Easter: from March 22 to April 25, most people in New Zealand believe in Christianity

Airport: New Zealand has three international airports in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch. There are three major domestic airlines: Air New Zealand, Ansett New Zealand, and commuter airlines connecting smaller towns. There is a shuttle bus service from international airports and most domestic airports. There is also a cheaper direct bus service between the airport and the downtown business district, but slower than taxis. When you book a bus to the airport, leave enough time. The distance from Auckland Airport to the city center is 25km, airport bus 18-25 NZ $40 minutes, bus 13 NZ $1 hour, taxi about NZ $45-60 30-40 minutes; Wellington airport to the city center is 8 km, airport bus 8 NZ $30 minutes, bus 4.5 NZ $45 minutes, taxi 25 NZ $20 minutes; The distance from Christchurch airport to the city center is 11 km. The airport bus is 12 NZ $40 minutes, the bus is 2.7 NZ $35 minutes, and the taxi is about NZ $25 and 20 minutes.

Railway: you can easily visit New Zealand by the TranzAlpine Train, the Overlander from Auckland to Wellington, the coastal Pacific from Picton to Christchurch, and the Tranz Alpine from Christchurch to Greymouth. The mainline luxury electric train runs from Auckland to Wellington in the daytime, with a total distance of 685 km and a one-way ticket of about NZ $70; other trains in North Island travel at night and can take trains, buses and ships within the specified time limit if you buy discount package tickets.

Road: long-distance bus service is available every day throughout New Zealand.

Hobbit movie set

Hobbit village, where the films Lord of the rings and the Hobbit were filmed. Originally, it was a beautiful village, two hours' drive from Auckland. Later, it was discovered by the film production company and built into a perfect home for the dwarfs in the movie. Hobbiton has 44 hobbit caves, which are open seven days a week. The guide can take a group of tourists to visit the caves every 15 minutes. Finally, they can have a drink in the green dragon bar to reproduce the classic scenes in the movie.

Address: 501 Buckland Rd, Higuera, Matamata 3472

Church of the good shepherd

Named after a statue of a shepherd dog, it is a tribute to the shepherds who helped create farmland and Mackenzie in the past. This beautiful stone church is located on the Bank of Lake Tekapo in New Zealand. It was built by famous architect Benjamin Woolfield Mumford in 1935. Its unique Gothic wood and stone structure is unique in New Zealand. In addition, with its beautiful and vast landscape, you can also see the most spectacular scenery of the Southern Alps from the window of the church altar, which attracts many people to have their weddings here.

Address: 23 pioneer dr lake Tekapo 7999 new Zealand

Opening hours: Summer: 09:00-17:00 winter: 10:00-16:00

Maori Village: Rotorua is not only famous for its rich geothermal landscape but also attracts tourists from all over the world with its strong Maori cultural color. Maoris are indigenous people of New Zealand and the earliest owners of the land. Rotorua is the center of Maori culture. Visitors from all over the world can enjoy the unique and soul-stirring Maori singing and dancing performances in the Maori cultural village, watch the Maori people's primitive or exquisite sculptures, and learn about the history, culture, and tradition of Maori people. Maori cultural village is a place where the ancient Maori houses are restored. There are early buildings such as conference halls, houses, and storage rooms. There is an exhibition center in the center of the village, which displays unique Maori sculptures. It is the best place for tourists to learn about Maori culture. There is not only the world-famous indigenous culture but also the amazing geothermal culture. There are numerous hot springs and mud; there is a strong smell of sulfur in the air.

Minus 5 ° ice bar: it's a very small bar. Interestingly, the wine glass is also made of ice. Wearing down jacket (provided by the bar), wearing gloves, and drinking the ice drink in the ice cup is a very special experience.

Address: 88 beach st Queenstown 9300, New Zealand

Carter Observatory: cartel Observatory is the most fantastic observatory. The full-dome astronomer can provide a virtual tour of the local sky on a regular basis, like a stroll through the stars. There are also the best astronomical telescopes in New Zealand. When there are astronomical wonders, the staff of the observatory will organize astronomical enthusiasts to see the stars together.

Opening hours: Sunday to Monday, Wednesday to Friday 10:00-17:30; Tuesday, Saturday 10:00-21:30

Address: 40 Salamanca Rd, Kelburn, Wellington 6012

Oamaru blue penguin colony: blue-eyed Penguin is the smallest penguin in the world. It is only 2-30cm tall and weighs about 1kg. Life rules, work at sunrise, and return at sunset. In the blue-eyed Penguin habitat, every evening, you can see the blue-eyed Penguin coming back home at night. Every year, a large number of penguins will go ashore in November and December, but only a small number of penguins can be seen from March to August. At the same time, it should be noted that the use of flash is prohibited here, and the observation point will be relatively cold, so you need to wear warm clothes.

Opening hours: 10:00 - sunset, daily Penguin viewing time will be available at the Oamaru information center

Address: Waterfront Rd, Oamaru 9400 New Zealand

New Zealand has a temperate marine climate, and the season is opposite to that of the northern hemisphere. The temperature difference between the four seasons is not big, and the plants grow very luxuriantly. In New Zealand, December to February is summer, and June to August is winter. The average temperature in summer is about 20 ℃ and that in winter is about 10 ℃. The annual temperature difference is generally less than 15 ℃. Climate in New Zealand varies greatly. The climate in the far north is subtropical in summer, while the temperature in the high mountain area in the South Island can be as low as -10 ° C in winter. However, most parts of New Zealand are not far from the sea, so the climate is relatively mild throughout the year. The further south you go, the lower the average temperature will be. Summer is a popular tourist season in New Zealand.

Ferg Burger

The size of the burger is bigger than the face. When you come to Queenstown, you can't help but try the most famous super hamburger here. There are many flavors, such as beef, mutton, smoked chicken, COD, and so on. Plus a variety of rich ingredients, including lettuce, tomato, red onion, avocado, cucumber, sweet pepper, etc. It's about $11-13.

Address: 42 Shotover Street, Queenstown town centre 9300

Skyline gondola, restaurant and luge

There is a place in Queenstown that you can't miss. Take the Skyline gondola to the commanding height of the town. There are coffee shops, souvenir shops, and restaurants on the top of the mountain. The scenery is invincible. But Queen town sky cable car can only take four people at most.

Address: Brecon St, PO Box 17 Queenstown New Zealand 

Phone: 64 3 441 0101