Are you looking for a travel destination suitable for families, wild nature and adventure lovers, with very good cooking ingredients and fine wines? At a first look it seems hard to find such a place. We propose you a travel on a place with wonderful beaches, lush forests, gently hills, shining rivers, legendary mountains, rich flora and fauna.
No, it is not a dream. It is North Island in New Zeeland.
Additionally you will find here friendly people that will make your holiday very pleasant.
The landscape is completed by large lakes hosted by ancient volcanic craters and hot waters geysers. Natural phenomena like steams floating over the landscape, circular mud waves and flint terraces increase the charm of the island and stayed on the basis of the Maori culture.
The best way to see all that this island has to offer is by making a tour in a trailer. If you travel with your kids do not miss the museums like Te Papa (Our Place). Their interactive and uncommon exhibits will charm the children. The touristic offer of the place have also other surprises for the little ones: seeing the animals in the real life in the farms, visiting holiday parks, going in cafés where the children get toy baskets or in restaurants with special menus.
The young people lovers of adventure will be captivated by tropical forest and virgin beaches where the lucky ones could find gemstones.
The international flights arrive in Auckland. From here by internal flights you can travel in the capital Wellington. Inside the country, as already specified, the best way to travel is by rented cars bur the public transportation by bus is also OK.
The best time of the year to travel here is February when rains are rare and the average temperature is 24 – 30°.
Practical travel advices:
– When you enter in a meeting house Maori you have to take off your shoes even if it is inside a museum.
– Ask the permission to walk in meeting house Maori (marae).
– It is recommended to use a sunscreen, sun glasses and a cap to protect you UV.
– Buy Maori handicraft. They are very nice souvenirs.
– If you love to try the traditional food don’t miss “hangi” the traditional Maori food prepared on hot stones in a clay oven.