Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Top Destination Sites in Northern New Zealand


Just a few miles southeast of the Australian continent lies the secluded island called New Zealand. A former British Colony, this gorgeous island is amassed with breathtaking landscapes, wide varieties of marine species, white sandy bays, endless stretches of marvelous beaches, volcanoes, hot springs, winding rivers, rainforests, amazing local culture and much more.
Apart from being the home of many friendly people, New Zealand welcomes thousands of tourists every year to indulge in various activities such as scuba diving, parasailing, surfing, kayaking, hiking and biking in rugged mountains and hills to get a picture-perfect view of the island.
Among the most visited places in New Zealand is the World Heritage Tongariro Park, one of the oldest parks which houses 3 gorgeous active volcanoes, Mt Ruapehu, Mount Nguruhoe and Mt Tongariro. The national park is also one of the favorite ski areas in the region. Other destinations you can visit are the Coromandel Peninsula (hot spring), Rotorua (boiling pools, springs, lakes and volcanic terraces) and Bay of Islands, where the 144 islets are called home the various marine lives.

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