1. María del Carmen
Tomillo Garrido
Ingles II
2013

3. 1.In Auckland and Wellington eat quality dining
and drink worl class wines.
2.Visit volcanic and geothermal landscapes in
Rotorua
3.Make adventure sports by bungy jumping or
skydiving
4.Encounter ski fields and famous winter hospitality
5.Observe whales, dolphins, rare birds and unique
wildlife
6.Tour glacial valleys and alpine lakes on the West
Coast

4. Auckland is New Zealand's
largest city and main transport
hub. Make sure you stop and
enjoy the shopping, dining and
natural wonders Auckland has to
offer.

5. In Auckland's vibrant city centre you can shop
to your heart's content, wander the beautiful
waterfront, enjoy fine dining and explore the
local art scene.
Visitors can explore the islands of the Hauraki
Gulf by ferry or charter boat, walk the forest
tracks of the Waitakere Ranges, follow wine
trails and enjoy the relaxing pleasures of urban
life by the sea.
Auckland has all the stores you need for
happy holiday shopping, but it’s also close to
some fantastic suburban beaches. When
you’ve done your dash with the designers,
grab a taxi, catch a bus or steer your hire car
to Mission Bay, Kohimarama, Takapuna or
Milford. You’ll be licking ice cream by the
ocean in no time at all.

6. Piha is a scenic black-sand surf beach
on the rugged coast west of Auckland.
There are several walks through native
forest in the surrounding hills.
Piha is a laid-back seaside village 45
minutes west of Auckland city, popular
with locals especially in summertime.
The dramatic beach, which is marked
at each end by rugged cliffs, is a
popular surfing location..
You can take surfing lessons or try
abseiling down the Piha canyon. A
popular licensed cafe and a takeaway
bar offer fast food and there’s a bar
and restaurant at the surf club.
In terms of accommodation, there are
cottages and caravans for rent, a
campground and a B&B home stay. It’s
also possible to rent private beach.

7. Waiheke Island is one of the jewels of the
Hauraki Gulf. It’s just a 40 minute ferry ride
from the hustle and bustle of downtown
Auckland.
In landscape, lifestyle and experience,
Waiheke is a whole world away.
Come over for a visit and you’ll find beautiful
galleries and craft boutiques in this homeland
of artists. There are plenty of places to enjoy a
good coffee or a taste of New Zealand's fresh
Pacific Rim cuisine. The island also boasts
more than a dozen high-quality vineyards,
many with relaxed restaurants onsite. Enjoy
local wine while looking out over vine-covered
valleys to the blue sea beyond.
The white sandy beaches at Oneroa, Palm
Beach and Onetangi slope gently down into
the Hauraki Gulf. They are perfect for
swimming, kayaking, strolling along or having
a picnic in the sun.

8. Rangitoto is the mysterious black island that
haunts Auckland’s inner gulf. This huge volcano
erupted from the seabed around 600 years
ago.
Rangitoto, an island volcano, emerged from the
sea around 600 years ago in a series of fiery
eruptions. It’s Auckland’s most recognisable
geographic feature - a wide triangle of jagged
basalt lava, softened by the world’s largest
pohutukawa forest. If you visit in December, the
island glows with crimson blossom.
About 200 metres from the top of the mountain
on the eastern side visitors can walk through
some of about seven known lava tubes —
caves left behind after the passage of liquid
lava.
For day trips for the walk to the summit and
back, with stunning views of the harbour and
city. As an alternative to walking, a land train
coordinated with the ferry sailings takes visitors
to a short way below the summit.

9. Situated at the southern end
of the North Island, nestled
between a sparkling harbour
and rolling green hills,
Wellington is New Zealand’s
capital city.

10. Wellington is the political capital of New
Zealand. The city is compact, cultured and
full of character. Nestled between the
harbour and the hills, the downtown area
is ideal for explorations on foot -
shopping, cafes, transport,
accommodation and the city’s major
attractions are compressed into an area
that’s conveniently walkable.
Wellington’s visitors come to browse
museums, historic places and galleries,
including the highly acclaimed national
museum Te Papa. From a food and wine
point of view, the city is truly delectable.
Night time entertainment includes
professional theatre, live concerts,
comedy shows and dance performances.

11. Kapiti Island is a nature reserve
hosting some of New Zealand’s most
endangered birds. Its protected waters
are home to an abundance of marine
life.Creating a place where endangered
species can once again thrive has also
created a rare experience for the small
number of people who are allowed to
visit Kapiti Island each day.
Kapiti Island Nature Reserve is ten
kilometres long and two kilometres
wide. Visitor numbers are strictly limited
- access is only by licensed launch and
a landing permit from the Department of
Conservation is required.

12. Golf, gourmet foods and scenic
flights are three reasons to spend
some time in Paraparaumu. This
sunny coastal town promises plenty
to do.As the main town on the Kapiti
Coast, Paraparaumu has plenty of
everything for travellers. The
shopping centre has more than 50
stores, as well as banks,
supermarkets and cinemas. North of
the town is a farm park where you’ll
find farm shows and gourmet food
producers (cheese, olives, honey,
ice cream and other treats).
Paraparaumu Beach is the
launching spot for trips to Kapiti
Island. The Kapiti Aero Club is the
place to source scenic flights and
glider rides. If you love old vehicles,
the local car museum has one of the
largest collections in Australasia.

13. Rotorua - the place of
fascinating Māori culture, hot
springs and boiling mud
pools. No visit to New
Zealand would be complete
without stopping here.

16. This national park is known for its ―glacier
country‖ – in some places, huge tongues of
ice extend all the way back down to near sea
level. 3000m peaks tower over lowland
rainforests that reach all the way to the edge
of the Tasman Sea. It’s an area also blessed
with contrasting tussock grasslands, coast,
lakes, rivers and wetlands.