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Introduction
For those considering a visit to
this beautifully diverse country, Budget Campers New Zealand have
compiled seventeen itineraries to assist you with your travel
plans. These itineraries take you on a tour of New
Zealand, from North to
South, detailing the most worthwhile destinations and activities
available. If you see any of the information is not 100% accurate
please Contact Us
From the Sky Tower Sky Jump in Auckland to punting on the Avon River in Christchurch, New Zealand offers many and varied
activities to suit every taste. Those with a passion for the
outdoors will be inspired by New Zealand's breathtaking
landscape, with sparkling golden beaches, picturesque glaciers
and lush native rainforest. New Zealand is renowned worldwide for
its pure, natural image which has been passionately protected by
New Zealand's Department of Conservation.
New Zealand is a relatively small country with a multicultural
population of approximately 3.9 million people. Situated in the
southwest of the Pacific Ocean, this unique country has a diverse
range of landscapes and climatic conditions extending throughout
the two major islands, the North Island and the South Island, and
the much smaller Stewart Island. Cook Strait divides the North
and South Islands, while Foveaux Strait separates Stewart Island
from the South Island. Temperatures range from the warm
sub-tropical areas of far north to the cooler climates of the
Deep South.
North Island Itineraries
The North Island is New
Zealands most populated island and is shaped like a
lopsided, elongated diamond. Northland, the long subtropical
northern point, is connected to the remaining part of the island
by a narrow isthmus on which rests the Auckland metropolis. The
Coromandel, a slim peninsula pointing north, flanks the four
cities which make up the metropolis to the east across the
Hauraki Gulf. The western point of the diamond encompasses a
single snowcapped volcano, Mount Egmont/Taranaki, while the
Waikato Basin, boasting some of New Zealands richest
farmland, is located immediately south of Auckland and encircles
the city of Hamilton.
South Island Itineraries
The South Island is larger than
the North Island, uniquely beautiful and is home to nearly one
quarter of New Zealands population. Christchurch, the South
Islands largest city, serves the rich farmlands of the
Canterbury Plains and is located centrally on the East Coast.
Dunedin is the other main city and is located further South. The
scenic West Coast is a mass of rugged coastline, while the upper
South Islands Marlborough region offers world renowned
wineries and endless sunshine. Queenstown is situated inland from
the West Coast and is a tourist orientated township encompassed
by snow capped mountains. Invercargill and the port of Bluff are
the South Islands two southern-most destinations, situated
at the base of the island.
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