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hippie1427
Nashville
Worth visiting!
A review of this place: Even better than you think
this is a beautiful country, and amazingly varied for its size. As an american I felt more at home here than I expected. Though many aspects are distinctly European (or English at least). The rain forest are amazing, the ocean waters are blue, and there are mountains looming everywhere. While there is no interstate system aside from a small section around auckland and wellington, there are plenty of pit stops to accomadate those driving, including pull outs to sleep at and cafes sprinkled even in fairly remote areas. And sheep. Millions and millions of sheep. Do not miss this place.
hippie1427
Nashville
Worth visiting!
What I want to do at this place
Only 2 months to go, and so excited.
we are doing a whirlwind tour including jet boating, caving at waitomo, sledding on sand dunes, visiting parks with native fauna, enjoying a maori dinner, visiting several national parks, including fiordland, whale watching, swimming with dolphins, and penguin watching.
So freaking excited!
Sweets145
Chicago
Worth visiting!
How this place changed my life
I don’t know why, but this place is amazing!! When i was horseback riding during sunset in Kairkoura, it occured to me that this is the place i wanted to live! I can’t explain it, but i loved everything about NZ! I went there almost 9 months ago, and i still need to go back! I was by myself when i went there and will definitely be willing to go back once i save up money, most likely i will be by myself when i go back, but i really do love it there! The land and the people are just amazing!
emw0ng
Calgary
Worth visiting!
Why I recommend this place to visitors
1. Milford Sound – the highlight of my trip. Don’t research it, ‘cause words can’t describe the beauty of Milford Sound…Just do it. From Queenstown, find a tour or arrange a bus/helicopter to Milford Sound with a boat tour at your destination. From there, enjoy the Sound in all it natural beauty. Simply put, it’s a lake surrounded by mountains, yet it’s different from anything I’ve ever seen (and I live near the Rocky Mountains and go hiking lots!) Pictures and words don’t do this justice. If you like and appreciate nature, this is a absolutely MUST see!
2. Doubtful Sound – I didn’t see this, but after going to Milford Sound, I’ll bet this one is just as good. The site where I learned about the 2 Sounds recommended them as the top two places to see in New Zealand. From what I read, it’s not as touristed and untouched.
3. Hobbiton in Matamata – If you’re a Lord of the Rings fan, this was a great experience. It requires a bit of imagination to see it as it was in the movie, but it’s easy to do in the midst of the sheep and lamb baa-ing, the big tree, and the rolling hills.
4. Queenstown – Beautiful setting. If you’ve been to Canada, it’s like Banff, but bigger, and with many adventure activities. Go up the gondola as the view of the city is spectacular.
unique2939
London
What I want to do at this place
I think I wana do the Kiwi experience to see all of New Zealand and if I can save the money add on a Fiji trip.
Anyone done this?


















