The other "land Down Under" is lots smaller than neighbor Australia yet packs in a boggling amount of beauty and adventure in its two main islands and various other smaller ones - along with Maori culture and a touch of urban cosmopolitanism in cities like AucklandWellington, and Christchurch. And of course let's not forget Hobbiton!

 

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Top 7 cool things to do in Auckland

If you are planning a holiday visit to the New Zealand's biggest urban area, you can be sure of dozens of activities to make your visit a memorable one. Here we have put together seven of the most exciting things to do and places to see when you visit Auckland. read post

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Hawke's Bay, North Island cited in '7 Gorgeous Glamping Destinations'

How beautiful to imagine yourself in a camp locates in a glorious camp surrounded by beautiful environs. Singing and romancing on cold nights sitting around the fireside, staring on the stars in silent surroundings listening to the sounds of little creatures, basking on the lavish mattress, all that makes you dream to discover what camping in the glorious destinations of the world means. Morocco was the first place where I got the idea to experience the difference of international "glamping" -…

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5 Great Things to Do in Tauranga on New Zealand's Bay of Plenty

Philip Morton The most populous city (pop. 142,000) in the Bay of Plenty region on the North Island's north coast, besides being a dynamic city that's one of New Zealand's fastest growing, Tauranga is also a very popular tourism destination, thanks to a  cosmopolitan yet laid back vibe and arts scene paired with its natural attractions and scenery, ranging from popular beaches to lush, forest-clad mountains and waterfalls. Here are some of Tauranga’s top things to do:    read post    

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4 exciting activities in Rotorua

Rotorua is known as the "little town" of New Zealand's North Island (though its population is nearly 60,000), and the country's "Sulphur City," world famous for the geothermal activity resulting the area's volcanic activity. There are no live volcanoes around here, but plenty of hot water comes out from deep under the earth, manifesting as bubbling mud pools, geysers, and warm streams. Rotorua is also home to a rich Maori culture, sublime wildlife and landscapes, and plenty of adrenaline-packed…

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  • Hi Joy
    With 13 days you should try not to bite off too much. I would suggest visiting maybe 4/5 regions and getting a feel for New Zealand rather than trying to see the whole country.
    Maybe Rotorua/Taupo/Hawkes Bay regions in the North Island and then Canterbury and Queenstown in the South Island.
    All the best with your planning.
  • My husband and I are looking at a total of 13 days for a vacation to New Zealand but depending we may be able to add/subtract a day. We are interested in red wines, hiking, nature, ocean animals and a variety of activities. We like independent tours so anything along those lines would help us but given the right area we can be flexible. We do not want a wine tour or an adventure tour, we want a tour focusing on the unique qualities of New Zealand. What can we see in 13 days to take in both islands? Thanks!
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