Holidays, trips and tours to New Zealand are on the rise, and for many different reasons. New Zealand allows us to get away from it all and experience a completely different way of life, with adventure and vast area to explore!
However if you can only go for a week and don’t have enough time to travel across the two main islands of New Zealand, which one should you visit? Across travelling forums and blogs, many have asked experts where they should go if they only have enough time explore one island. In all honestly there is no right or wrong answer; there is only what you want to do. If you can’t make your mind up, maybe a summary of each island will help to point you in the right direction!
The North Island:
The home of Auckland, probably the most famous of all locations in New Zealand, even though it is not the capital! Just to give you a heads up anyone living in Auckland, is about 30 minutes away from a beach at all times! A fantastic mixture of different cultures and with a great attitude that is guaranteed to help you feel more relaxed.
Interestingly this Island is also home to the capital of New Zealand; Wellington! This rather unique city is situated between the sea and the wild. This charming and beautiful city is placed smack dab in the middle of nature. So in slight contrast with the relaxed view of Auckland, this city interestingly offers the opportunity to venture out of urban-land and into the outdoors! Many people do like to place themselves in the middle of this city so that they can experience with the vibrant shops and modern cafes!
The South Island:
Much less urbanised, the South Island gives people the opportunity to enjoy and outdoors and exploration holiday! Christchurch is the largest city on this island and a popular destination for those that enjoy the colonial heritage that surrounds this city. The advantage with Christchurch is that you are not far away from the Canterbury plains which seamlessly look like they go on for ever. The Aoraki Mount Cook is one of Canterbury’s most prominent feature, standing over 2 miles high,, this is one of the most stunning and visually pleasing features!
Adventure holidays, do they take your fancy? Then you need to try travelling to Queenstown and Fiordland!
- Bungee Jumping
- Rafting
- Trekking
- Mountian Climbing
- River Surfing
Does this speak wonders to your adventurous soul? The South island offers a more exciting view to a holiday in New Zealand. I suppose it comes down to whether or not you more of an adventure, or more of a holiday!
Safari holidays may be completely different in comparison, but they are also adventure holidays, Bungee Jumping may not be on the list, but getting close to Lions certainly is!
