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In the past few years, New Zealand has developed into a favourite destination among tourists all around the world. The reason for this is the clean and green environment that people get to see in New Zealand; however, the prime attraction is the different ways in which this country offers the visitors to enjoy their environment. When in New Zealand, you can enjoy whale watching, bungee jumping, adventure tourism, hiking and camping to name a few. There are a few destinations that you must see when you are visiting New Zealand. Here are the top 5:
1. Milford Sound
Famous writer Rudyard Kipling called it the eighth wonder of the world. Situated in the southwest of the South Island in New Zealand, Milford Sound is a fjord. This fjord is between Piopiotahi Marine Reserve, Fiordland National Park, and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site. This site is known as the most popular tourist destination in New Zealand. Several international surveys rate this destination as the best travel destination of the world. You get great views of wildlife in this place with dolphins, penguins, seals, whales, etc. There is plenty of scenic beauty to excite your mind.
2. Abel Tasman National Park
Situated at the north side of New Zealand’s South Island, Abel Tasman is a National Park that has plenty of things to offer its visitors. Founded in the year of 1942, this national park consists of hilly country and forested areas situated in northern valleys of Riwaka and Takaka Rivers. This park is named after the famous explorer Abel Tasman, who was the first explorer from Europe to find New Zealand in 1642. On the north of this park is Tasman Bay and Golden Bay. Despite being the smallest national park of New Zealand, it offers tramping, camping, sightseeing, and kayaking opportunities to its visitors.
3. Tongariro Alpine Crossing
The Tongariro Crossing is one of the most popular tramping tracks in New Zealand and is situated in Tongariro National Park. You have to pass through the Mt. Tongariro’s multi-crated volcanic terrain when passing through this crossing. Mt. Tongariro is an active volcano. The Tongariro National Park is a dual status World Heritage site. There are some experienced mountaineers who run across the crossing in nearly two hours.
4. Waitomo Caves
These cave systems and villages are developing into a major tourist destination in New Zealand. Situated in the North Island’s region of northern King Country, it is in northwest of Te Kuiti. There are many temporary service workers living in the village, but the community of the Waitomo Caves is small in numbers. It’s believed that age of the Waitomo Caves is nearly two million years.
5. Bay of Islands
This is one of the most famous destinations for sailing and fishing in New Zealand. The Bay of Islands is situated in the North Island’s, Northland Region. This place has the Stone Store, which is the New Zealand’s oldest stone building. A study that was conducted in 2006 found that the sky of the Bay of Islands is the second bluest sky in the world.
There are several tourist destinations in New Zealand you could visit, but these are the most popular.
