 |
 |
 |
||||
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
|
West Coast: Populated by only 31,000 people, the West Coast is a wild place known for rivers and rainforests; glaciers and geological treasures. Maori were first to discover the West Coast, seeking sacred pounamu (nephrite jade or greenstone). The locals are known as 'coasters', a term synonymous with friendliness and hospitality. Isolated from the rest of New Zealand by the Southern Alps, coasters have developed a distinctive culture of their own. The most commonly visited regions on the west coast of New Zealand include Franz Joseph, Greymouth and Fox Glacier.
Christchurch/Canterbury From the silvery beaches of the coast to the jagged peaks of the Southern Alps, the Canterbury landscape is hard to pass by with the spectacular views of ocean or mountains, great sweeps of pastureland and wide open skys. The highest point of the region is the highest point of New Zealand. The spectacular Aoraki Mount Cook (Aoraki is Maori for Cloud Piercer). At the other end of the scale, the submarine trenches off the coast of Kaikoura are thousands of metres deep, providing an ideal environment for the whales, dolphins and seals that live there permanently.
Queenstown: Queenstown is known as the adventure capital of the South Island with its magnificent scenery and luxury lifestyle it is the ultimate playground no matter what your interest may be. Snowboarding and skiing through the winter and the mountain biking and hiking by summer make Queenstown a great destination year round.
Nelson: Located in the top northwest corner of the South Island, Nelson is a small piece of paradise located in the sunniest region of New Zealand. There are more than 350 working artists and craftspeople living in Nelson, including traditional and contemporary Maori artists. Their work is often inspired by the region’s exceptionally beautiful geography – coastal, forest and valley landscapes provide places to wander and dream.
Dunedin/Coastal Otago The Otago coast stretches from the Waitaki River north of Oamaru to the mighty Clutha River south of Dunedin. The Waitaki district is a place of haunting natural beauty, complemented by Oamaru’s historic whitestone architecture. Travellers come to see the diverse wildlife, idyllic fishing villages and rolling green pastures. Dunedin's dramatic hills surround a long, natural harbour, which attracted Maori settlers to the site over four centuries ago. More recently the area was settled by whalers, gold miners and migrants from Scotland and China. Memorable for its historical architecture, Dunedin is one of the best preserved Victorian and Edwardian cities in the Southern Hemisphere. On the doorstep of the city, you can find incredible wildlife - the world's rarest penguins, a mainland albatross colny, fur seals and sea lions. The Clutha district, gateway to the deep south, provides rural experiences, superb fishing and wildlife adventures along majestic sweeping beaches.
Call Newmans South Pacific Vacations today!
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
