There are many reasons to consider traveling around New Zealand and apart from the great scenery, food, wine, lakes, forests, you will also have the local people of New Zealand or 'Kiwis' as they like to be called. They are very friendly people and welcome tourists to their two beautiful islands as if they were from their own family. Kiwi hospitality is world renowned for a warm welcome, good food and cosy surrounding. You will always have a good time when you are in the company of local New Zealand hosts and this will make your stay even more enjoyable.
They are some of the best hosts I have ever come across and enjoy hearing the stories of our travels. The Kiwi people live an outdoors life and enjoy fishing, kayaking, tramping (hiking), and all sorts if crazy adrenaline sports, especially in the south island.
New Zealand has a strong Maori history and the culture is predominant in the north island and in some parts of the south. They came from the Polynesian islands in huge canoes many years ago and were strong warriors who lived off the land. They traveled to find precious greenstone and find food. There are many sacred Maori sights throughout New Zealand. The Waitangi Treaty Grounds and Treaty House in the Bay of Islands is one of New Zealand's most historic sites where the Treaty of Waitangi was first signed. This is when the English screwed the Maori people over and tricked them into giving away control of their lands.
The cuisine in New Zealand is excellent, with many local delights featuring across the menus.The countries most predominant dishes consist of lamb, venison, pork, seafood and local honey. There is also many great wineries in the Otago and Canterbury regions which are world renowned for their elegance and taste. Cities like Auckland and Wellington have Michelin Star restaurants and a chic cafe vibe.
Transport in New Zealand is of the highest quality and catching a short flight, bus or renting a car is easy. The roads consist of long winding corners and epic mountain passes for you to take tour along and it is true that driving around New Zealand is an experience in itself!
There are other options for traveling around like hitchhiking, which is very safe in New Zealand and a common practice amongst backpackers and tourists alike. It is a great way to meet other backpackers and locals and have a nice chat (and a free ride!).
They are some of the best hosts I have ever come across and enjoy hearing the stories of our travels. The Kiwi people live an outdoors life and enjoy fishing, kayaking, tramping (hiking), and all sorts if crazy adrenaline sports, especially in the south island.
New Zealand has a strong Maori history and the culture is predominant in the north island and in some parts of the south. They came from the Polynesian islands in huge canoes many years ago and were strong warriors who lived off the land. They traveled to find precious greenstone and find food. There are many sacred Maori sights throughout New Zealand. The Waitangi Treaty Grounds and Treaty House in the Bay of Islands is one of New Zealand's most historic sites where the Treaty of Waitangi was first signed. This is when the English screwed the Maori people over and tricked them into giving away control of their lands.
The cuisine in New Zealand is excellent, with many local delights featuring across the menus.The countries most predominant dishes consist of lamb, venison, pork, seafood and local honey. There is also many great wineries in the Otago and Canterbury regions which are world renowned for their elegance and taste. Cities like Auckland and Wellington have Michelin Star restaurants and a chic cafe vibe.
Transport in New Zealand is of the highest quality and catching a short flight, bus or renting a car is easy. The roads consist of long winding corners and epic mountain passes for you to take tour along and it is true that driving around New Zealand is an experience in itself!
There are other options for traveling around like hitchhiking, which is very safe in New Zealand and a common practice amongst backpackers and tourists alike. It is a great way to meet other backpackers and locals and have a nice chat (and a free ride!).
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