What springs to mind when you think of New Zealand?
Perhaps the rolling mountain landscapes featured in feature films such as Lord Of The Rings, the tiny kiwi bird or maybe the sporting force that are the All Blacks rugby team?
Whether you’re into sport or sightseeing, there are many options for
cheap holidays, offering something for everyone in New Zealand.
Many tourists from the UK choose to take holidays in New Zealand each year. Backpacking is another popular lure for people from all over the world, attracted by the beautiful scenery and friendly lifestyle.
There is a wide variety of package
holidays available all around the country. Many popular destinations are harbour towns – such as Auckland – which offer a mix of modernity and traditional Maori and Polynesian cultures.
Indeed, many flock to the North and South islands to get a taste of Maori culture and the vast terrains in which they live. Backpacking is one of the best ways to take in the abundance of cultures around the country.
Many choose to travel from one city to another – usually Auckland to Wellington – in order to take in the wide variety of natural sights around the island along the way.
New Zealand has an abundance of national parks, which help draw in many tourists looking to embark on helicopter trips over vast mountain and glacier landscapes, experience the hot springs of the Rotorua region and participate in a wide variety of water-based activities in the Bay of Plenty.
Indeed, owing to the range of different environments across the islands, New Zealand is a popular destination for those seeking extreme sports
holidays. From skiing to mountain biking, kayaking to surfing, there’s something for everyone – and their chosen element.
