New Zealand's indigenous Maori people refer to their country as Aotearoa, which means the Land of the Long White Cloud. Even today, its mountains and glaciers continue to attract tourists from all around the world. Tours and excursions in New Zealand offer the opportunity to immerse yourself in the indescribable ambiance of this secluded nation surrounded by the Pacific Ocean. Many of these tours revolve around nature reserves and national parks, while others come for the incredible diving experiences available throughout the country. Without a doubt, a vacation in New Zealand is incomplete without exploring some of the most captivating itineraries imaginable.
Reviews about excursions in New Zealand advise combining several destinations. For example, get off a ski slope and then go on a tour to Rotorua. In this city you can get acquainted with the Maori culture. There is a geyser valley and a Maori village Tamaki. Tours are organized from Rotorua and cost an average of 105 NZD for an adult. Here you can learn about Māori traditions and customs, sample a hangi dinner, and learn woodcarving.
Prices for excursions in New Zealand depend on the destination, itinerary, and program. For example, a sightseeing tour of Auckland with a visit to an underwater tunnel, a penguin sanctuary, all sorts of beaches, and islets costs around 200-300 NZD per small group or per person, depending on what's included in the program.
Fjordland Park, Mount Cook Park and its famous Tasman Glacier, Tongariro Park, Mount Aspiring, Abel Tasman, Urever, and Egmont parks are among the country's many nature reserves. Crater Lake Rotorua and the nearby Valley of the Geysers are particularly popular with tourists.
Take a trip to the Cave of Fireflies in Waitomo Caves. Millions of tiny creatures glowing with a greenish-blue light, they look like stars against a black sky.
There's plenty to see and do in the capital, Wellington. Nestled on the southwest coast of North Island in an incredibly beautiful volcanic bay surrounded by beautiful green hills, Wellington looks like a metropolis at first glance. Although it is not as huge as Asian or American cities. But there are many parks, squares, and plenty of interesting sights. Take a tour of the National Museum, the City Gallery of Art, the Sacred Heart Cathedral, and the Botanical Gardens, which is considered one of the best in the world.
New Zealand's largest city, Auckland, and its major attractions include the Sky Tower, St. Patrick's Cathedral, the Voyager Maritime Museum, the Oceanarium, Auckland Zoo, and the protected island of Rangitoto.
In Christchurch, tours go to the Art Gallery, the Arts Center, the Cathedral, and the Cathedral of the Holy Communion.
In Dunedin, you can visit St. Joseph's Cathedral, Knox Church, and Larnach Castle. There's also a Chinese Garden and the Cadbury World entertainment center.
Overseeing tours of these towns cost from NZD100 per person.
A tour of Hobbiton Village costs from 50 NZD and takes about three hours. Traveling to the filming sets of Tolkien's legendary Lord of the Rings trilogy and the Hobbit tale is particularly popular. Tolkien tourism is considered one of New Zealand's newest tourism destinations.
