Sure Travel Journey Vol 3.3 Winter 2017 | Page 14

SURE TRAVEL PARTNER CONTENT
4 Reasons why there’s no place like
N e wZ e a l A n d
With dramatic scenery, lush greenery, long stretches of coast and soaring
mountains, New Zealand is a natural wonderland. You can experience the
subtropical climate at the top of the North Island or enjoy a cool alpine setting
on the South Island. Here’s a taste of what’s waiting for you:
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AUCKLAND:
THE COSMOPOLITAN CITY
• Climb Mount Eden at sunrise or sunset
and take in panoramic views from the
highest natural point in Auckland.
• Sample the food and culture of
Waiheke Island, a mere 35-minute ferry
ride from downtown Auckland.
• Enjoy one of Auckland’s famous
beaches: Mission Bay, Takapuna Beach,
Maraetai, or Omana regional park.
• Auckland is known as the “City of Sail”,
so explore yacht-filled Westhaven marina.
• Hire a local Maori guide to take you
around the city as you learn about the
history, places and people.
• Climb to the top of Auckland Harbour
Bridge with a professional guide.
• Visit Hobbiton, the movie set for The
Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films.
It’s near the small town of Matamata, a
two-hour drive from Auckland.
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CHRISTCHURCH:
HISTORY AND CULTURE
• Join a guided bike tour to take in the
city sights.
• Feed giraffes and lemur, ride into a lion
enclosure or get up close with a rhino at
Orana Wildlife Park.
• Take a stroll around the vast green
space of Hagley Park, or wander the
blooms at the Botanic Gardens.
• Discover the history of Christchurch
and the surrounding regions at the
Canterbury Museum.
WELLINGTON:
THE SEAFARERS’ CITY
• Visit the highly acclaimed Te Papa
(Museum of New Zealand).
• Take in the stunning city-to-sea view
at the Mount Victoria Lookout and then
walk the nearby nature trails.
• Wander down the inner-city bohemian
Cuba Street, known for its medley of
buskers, art galleries, vintage fashion,
graffiti-filled alleyways, cafés, restaurants
and community exhibition spaces.
• Ride Wellington’s famous red cable car
from the central business district over
the terraced houses of Kelburn and the
Botanic Garden.
• See the Otari Native Botanic Garden
and Wilton’s Bush Reserve, dedicated to
the protection of native plants.
• On Sundays take a stroll through
Wellington’s oldest and most popular
waterfront market, the Harbourside
Market.
• Take the inter-island ferry through the
spectacular Marlborough Sounds and
across to Picton in the South Island.
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QUEENSTOWN:
NATURE’S PLAYGROUND
• Take the ultimate bungy jump: it drops
134 metres in roughly 8.5 seconds.
• Go sunset kayaking on Lake Wakatipu.
• Take in Queenstown’s incredible
views at the Queenstown Stratosphere
Restaurant & Bar.
• Grab a burger at Ferg Burger. It’s big, it’s
messy, and it’s absolutely delicious.
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