Popular travel destinations in New Zealand

• Queenstown

  Queenstown is a resort town in the region of Otago in the south-west of New Zealand's South Island. The town is located on the edge of Lake Wakatipu and is surrounded by the Southern Alps. Queenstown is thus a major centre for snow sports in New Zealand. It is known as "Adventure Capital of the World" as well. The town is also famous for its delicious cuisine and wine and many excellent restaurants and bars.

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• Auckland

  Auckland is the largest urban area in New Zealand, with a population of over a million people. Located in the northern half of the North Island, it is the biggest Polynesian city in the world. Auckland is the centre of commerce and industry. Thanks to the large number of yachts, Auckland is also known as the "City of Sails".

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• Christchurch

  Christchurch is located on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand, in the province of Canterbury. It is the largest city in the South Island. Christchurch is known as the Garden City as there are many parks and public gardens in the city. The Floral Festival held in February each year is one of the most popular festivals in Christchurch.

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• Rotorua

  The city of Rotorua is situated on the shores of Lake Rotorua in the North Island of New Zealand. Rotorua is famous for its geothermal activity, there are a number of hot springs and geysers. Rotorua is very popular tourist destination, along with geothermal wonders, tourists can also enjoy boating and fishing. Rotorua was New Zealand's most beautiful city in 2002 and 2006.

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• Kaikoura

  Kaikoura is a small town on the east coast of the South Island of New Zealand. The city is located between high mountains and the Pacific Ocean. This combination of ocean and mountains offers amazing coastal alpine scenery and lots of activities for tourists, including dolphin swimming, whale watching and walks in the mountains.

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• Wanaka

  The town of Wanaka is located at the southern end of Lake Wanaka in the South Island of New Zealand. The city is situated in the Otago region, which is New Zealand's fastest growing wine region. Wanaka is the gateway to Mount Aspiring National Park. Wanaka is a popular tourist destination as it offers both summer and winter activities, including fishing, hiking, mountain biking, paragliding and skiing.

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• Wellington

  Wellington, which is located in the southwestern tip of the North Island, is the capital city of New Zealand. The city was named in honour of Arthur Wellesley, the first Duke of Wellington. Wellington is a harbour city and New Zealand's cultural and arts capital. It offers numerous theatres, galleries, museums and lots of opportunities for those, who like dancing, music and delicious food.

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