New Zealand : A Place That Has To Be Seen, To Be Truly Understood

Almost everyone in our generation has grown up watching Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy. The shooting of all three films was done entirely in New Zealand. New Zealand is a fantastic destination to explore, full of huge mountains, breathtaking scenery, lush green, unforgettable landscapes and an unparalleled combination of beaches and lakes which starred as the magical and enchanting Middle-Earth!!! New Zealand comprises of two islands- North Island and South Island.

PLACES TO VISIT

While in New Zealand one should be sure to give equal time to its lively cities as well as its amazing wildlife and natural sceneries. Here are the top 10 places to visit while in New Zealand.

• Fiordland National Park: The south-west corner of the South Island of New Zealand is occupied by Fiordland National Park, which is over 1.2 million hectares in size encompassing lakes, mountains, rainforests and, of course, fiords. The biggest attraction in Fiordland is Milford Sound which is a true fiord created by a glacier.

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Fiordland National Park

• Rotorua: Sitting on top of a volcanic plate, you are welcomed into this unique town with the smell of sulphur. Rotorua is one of the most unique places in the world. Brightly coloured lakes, hot springs, steaming craters dotting the entire place, this town is a geothermal wonderland.
  
  

  

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  Rotorua

• Queenstown: Queenstown, in all its glory, is an adrenaline pumping city with unprecedented and stunningly beautiful landscapes. Bungy Jumping, Sky Diving, Mountain Biking, you can do it all in Queensland.

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Queenstown

• Cathedral Cove: It is a Marine Reserve located on the Coromandel Peninsula. One of New Zealand’s, most popular beaches, Cathedral Cove is only accessible by a 30-minute walk from the nearest car-park winding your way through breathtakingly stunning cliffs.

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Cathedral Cove

• Hobbiton: If you are a huge Lord of the Rings fan, then visiting Hobbiton is a must. Once in the Shire, you’ll be instantly whisked away to the magical place of Middle-Earth. This ultimate Lord of the Rings experience includes from wandering around the tiny houses to sipping a beer at the Green Dragon Inn.

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Hobbiton

• Auckland: The largest and most populated city of New Zealand, Auckland is also known as the City of Sails. Auckland is located on North Island and is known for its vibrant culture and incredible landscape. Auckland Domain will tell you more about the amazing history and heritage of Australia, including Maori and Pacific Island artefacts.

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Auckland

• Napier: Napier is a sea-side resort on North Island and is known as the Art Deco Capital of New Zealand. The best way to enjoy Napier, apart from the architecture tours and world-class modern exhibits, is by visiting the National Aquarium of New Zealand.

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Napier

• Mount Maunganui: It’s is one of New Zealand’s most popular beaches. Once you visit this place, it is not difficult to comprehend why. Brimming with trendy cafes and restaurants, this seaside town is a perfect getaway with bright turquoise water lapping the white sands making it picture-pretty.

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Mt. Maunganui

• Wellington: Despite being the second most populated city in New Zealand, Wellington is the beautiful and picturesque capital of New Zealand. Lonely Planet recently named it “the coolest little capital in the world”. This “coolest little capital” boasts an amazing view of craggy coastlines and quirky beaches and quaint little streets as well as amazing pop-up restaurants.

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Wellington

• Stewart Island: It is the third-largest island of New Zealand. Set further south than even South Island, it is largely forested and under-developed. The majority portion of the island is part of Rakirua National Park, which gives you the opportunity to explore the wild side of New Zealand.

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Stewart Island

BUDGET

Now the main topic is how much money will be needed to travel to New Zealand.

Mumbai to Auckland flights cost around Rs. 60,000(1,000 USD) per person round-trip. 

In New Zealand, the cost to trip and travel every day is around Rs. 8,250 or 120 USD per person.

TIME          COST PER PERSON         COST PER COUPLE

One Week Rs. 57,750 (843 USD)         Rs. 1,15,200 (1,683 USD)

Two Weeks Rs. 1,15,200 (1,683 USD) Rs. 2,30,540 (3,368 USD)

One Month Rs. 2,47,000 (3,608 USD) Rs. 4,93,800 (7,214 USD)

CONCLUSION

Indeed New Zealand is a beautiful and breathtaking country to visit. Whether alone, or in a group of people, New Zealand has plenty of activities to offer.

Keep reading my blog for more upcoming articles on different travel destinations.

~ Raktima Mitra

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