Exploring New Zealand
Exploring New Zealand

Exploring New Zealand – 4 Best Places to Visit

Being located on the Pacific Ocean, visiting New Zealand will provide you with some of the most gorgeous landscapes on Earth. The option is also nearly unlimited, from stunning pristine beaches to rocky alpine terrains. Here is a list of the top 4 places to visit in New Zealand.

#1. Coromandel Peninsula

The tourist destination is one of the most popular summer holiday spots in New Zealand. The Coromandel Peninsula comes with surf spots, campsites, fishing locations, and picturesque coastal towns. There will be a lot of places for challenging outdoor activities you can find in the peninsula. Make sure to also visit the beautiful gems of the peninsula such as Hot Water Beach and Cathedral Cove. 

Exploring New Zealand
Exploring New Zealand

 

Coromandel Peninsula
Coromandel Peninsula

#2. Mount Taranaki

The geographic of New Zealand makes the country surrounded by mountains and one of them is Mount Taranaki. Being popular with its other name, Mount Egmont, the mountain comes with a unique symmetrical shape that makes it looks like Mount Fuji in Japan. That is also one of the reasons the mountain was chosen as the backdrop of the Last Samurai movie starring Tom Cruise. To reach the magnificent summit of Mount Taranaki, you need to hike track around Egmont National Park. This will give you a different trekking experience can the view around the mountain is incredibly stunning. 

Mount Taranaki
Mount Taranaki
Mount Taranaki
Mount Taranaki

#3. Piha Beach

The location of New Zealand that lies on the Pacific Ocean makes the country rich in beautiful sandy beaches and one of them is Piha Beach. The tourist destination is not only famous for travelers but also surfers and photographers. The beach comes with a rugged appearance and black sands to make it more standout than many beaches in the country. Another tourist destination that you can find near Piha Beach is Lion Rock.

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Piha Beach
Piha Beach
Piha Beach
Piha Beach

This is a volcano monolith decorated with unique Maori carvings and a war memorial. This is a great bonus from playing ceme online and you can get when visiting Piha Beach.

#4. Lake Tekapo

Another beautiful place on the list that you should visit when coming to New Zealand is Lake Tekapo. The lake has a wonderful view to capture your heart anytime you come to visit it. You will find that Lake Tekapo is covered with dazzling bright blue glacier waters when you visit it during the day. But, the lake will turn into a stargazing haven when you come there at night.

Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo – Exploring New Zealand

 

Lake Tekapo
Lake Tekapo – Exploring New Zealand

You will be able to get more bonuses if you come to Lake Tekapo in the spring. There will be lupins that cover the roadside to the lake with a look-alike carpet of pink and purple. 

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