New Zealand Vacation Ideas

New Zealand Vacation Idea #1:Do you like to spend your vacation hiking? Ultimate Hikes is the premier guided hiking outfitter in New Zealand. They offer an all-inclusive 8 day / 7 night guided hike through The Wahipounamu, Southwest New Zealand World Heritage Park. This hike is known throughout the world for it's splendor and beauty. It's been described as "the finest walk in the world". New Zealand is known for its natural untouched beauty and this is one of the best ways to enjoy it.

New Zealand Vacation Ideas #2:The scenic Skyline Gondola has been the most popular vacation attraction in Queenstown, New Zealand for many decades. The Skyline complex sits high above Queenstown on Bob's Peak for a spectacular view of the city and surrounding countryside. To get there you must ride the gondola cableway which is one of the steepest in the Southern Hemisphere. The Skyline Restaurant serves up tasty New Zealand cuisine. The Skyline Luge is an exciting 800 meter plunge on a three-wheeled luge cart.

Vacation Ideas in New Zealand #3:Mongol Global Tour Company would like to take you on a specialized tour of New Zealand. Special because new Zealand is special, of course, but also because they let you make your own tour based on how you want to spend your vacation. They can do sight-seeing to high adventure, budget to luxury, from R&R, to cultural and anything in between. Auckland, Christchurch, Queenstown, Wellington or how about "The Shire" (where Lord of the Rings was filmed)? Just tell them what you want and they will arrange it all for you. You can't beat that!

New Zealand Vacation Idea #4:Cape Reinga is a remote and beautiful spot at the northern tip of New Zealand's North Island. The place is sacred to the native Maoris. They believe that, upon death, the soul travels here to return into the rugged and wild waters of Spirits Bay. The land and ocean views and Ninety-Mile Beach are beautiful. A lighthouse stands high on the bluff overlooking Spirits Bay. Some spots to visit are the Subritsky/Wagner Homestead Museum, Kauri Forest, the Ancient Kauri museum. It's best to travel here by bus as the trip traverses road and beach that requires a rugged vehicle and experienced driver. But the trip is well worth it. Leave from Mangonui, Kaitaia or Paihia. Tours are offered by several local companies like Sand Safaris, Harrisons Cape Runner and Fullers Bay of Islands.

New Zealand Vacation Idea #5:In center of New Zealand's North Island is Lake Taupo. The lake is known for it's crystal clear water, world famous Rainbow trout fishing and magnificent sunsets. Bounded by forest on one side and mountains on the other, LakeTaupo is in the heart New Zealand's most stunning scenic landscapes. Consider staying at the award winning Huka Lodge which is considered one of the top resort destinations in the world. You can charter a yacht for a tour of Lake Taupo and its numerous isolated bays and coves.

The Huka Lodge has experience with all the various activities you may want to try such as rock climbing, kayaking or mountain biking. Their guides can take you on walks and show you the spots with the best views and help you learn about the local plants and flowers. And if you are looking for golf, there are eight golf courses nearby including the popular Wairakei International Golf Course.

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