Tongariro Northern Circuit – Mt. Ngauruhoe
This is a view of Mt. Ngauruhoe as seen from the first part of the Tongariro Northern Circuit great walk.
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West Coast of the South Island
Some of the West Coast’s attractions are majestic mountains, sparse population, and beautiful, crystal clear lakes. West Coast is isolated from the rest of the South Island by the Southern Alps. It contains the largest area of protected land in whole New Zealand. New Zealand’s only source of jade is found on the west coast. Main towns of the West Coast are Greymouth, Westport and Hokitika. Each town has its own unique character and rich history. For the scenery, which is one of the most spectacular in New Zealand, head to the Westland Glacier Country and visit Franz Joseph and Fox Glaciers.
Taranaki – The Garden of New Zealand
Taranaki is a region in the west of New Zealand’s North Island, which is named after its main feature – Mount Taranaki (also known as Mt Egmont). The main center of the Taranaki region is the city of New Plymouth.
Restaurant on a tree !
Recently a very unusual place was built near Auckland: the cafe restaurant, which resides on a huge redwood tree (the tree itself is over 40 meters high and 1.7 meters in diameter) at a 10 meters height from the ground.
Waikato Region
Waikato region, translated from Maori as “flowing water”, is actually a relaxed, rural retreat. There are many little villages tucked amongst the hills, which can be visited. The main city of the Waikato region is Hamilton.
Hamilton is known for its vibrant culture and gardens. Additional towns in the region are Raglan, Tokoroa, Te Awamutu and Cambridge, each populated by between 10,000 and 15,000 people. These are small and quiet places where you can relax, take a walk and enjoy beautiful nature.
