New Zealand is a hot spot for Extreme Sports
There are a wide variety of tours by bike, bus, car and boat. There are independent tours, guided tours and groups tours found in cities large and small throughout New Zealand. In the cities of New Zealand, tourists will discover museums, historical buildings, scenic tours, adventure tours and multi-activity tours.
The country of New Zealand has something for everyone. A holiday in New Zealand offers affordable prices, relaxation, sun, exercise, good food and happy memories to keep you smiling.
Not what you think when you think of New Zealand…
The terrain of New Zealand is mountainous and includes large coastal plains where the highest point is Mount Cook. New Zealand is a country with snowy mountains providing great ski slopes, active volcanoes, crater lakes and wonderful beaches. Although the climate is mild and most days are sunny, rain sometimes interferes with outdoor plans. The rain and sun contribute equally to the natural beauty of spring and fall. The unique plant and wildlife native only to New Zealand enhance its natural landscapes. It is among the most extraordinary tourist venues on earth.
Among the interesting cultural attractions is an exploration of two distinct cultures in New Zealand, which exist side by side. The cultural activities available throughout the cities of New Zealand are many in number. Tourists learn about New Zealand’s cultural life during events highlighting the native traditions and customs of immigrants from Holland, Central Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and the native Maoris.
New Zealand is based on the British London modelNew Zealand was recognized as an independent nation in 1947, and has made great strides in becoming one of the top ten tourism nations of the world. There are two distinct groups of inhabitants in New Zealand today, the brown Maoris and the white Pakehas. New Zealand has special legislation and courts for the Maoris who make up about 10% of the total population of 3.5+ million.
Where the Hobbits liveWhen in New Zealand you can go skydiving, hang-gliding, deep-sea diving, snorkelling, deep-sea fishing, kayaking and swimming or sunbathing on the beaches. New Zealand is a walker’s heaven for those who sign up for one or more of the Nine Great Walks. Walkers choose according to their walking skills and ability to walk in comfort. Guides lead walkers through strange and unusual landscapes and terrains both easy and difficult to manoeuvre.
The hobbit motel, nice furniture and lots of foodOther accommodation includes The Aeroplane Motel, which is one of the last aeroplanes to leave Vietnam at the end of the war. The Train Carriage Motel offers accommodation in a 1950’s railway car. Another motel is the Waitanic Ship Motel formerly a WWII Patrol Boat named Motunui.The Motunui was built in Auckland, one of a fleet of twelve used for anti-submarine patrols in the Islands. Now a motel, the ship has a special Honeymoon Room and three other units. There are no hobbits lurking in the dark corners of these motels located on a large Kiwi farm. There is, however, a large restaurant/bar and a stage arena where Billy Black, the owner, and his partners entertain visitors
Dutch people, living in New ZealandWoodlyn Park in Waitomo, located about an hour from Matamata and two hours south of Auckland Island, offers unique accommodation. The Hobbit Motel is actually two hobbit holes each having space for six people. The price is about $185 for a couple and $15 for each additional adult.