New Zealand can be truly called the kingdom of kayaking and rafting, taking into account the number of beaches and rivers.
Sea kayaking – one of the most exciting water sports, which allows you to be close to the exploration of beautiful coastline of New Zealand. Kayaking can sneak up on seals, penguins and other marine fauna. You can go kayaking, accompanied by experienced guides on virtually all of New Zealand. The most popular regions in the North Island – Bay Hayraki, Coromandel Peninsula and Bay of Islands. In the South Island you will not leave indifferent to the beauty of the National Park Abel Tasman, Marlborough and the spurs of the fjords.
For those who like more adventure tours, you can get an unforgettable white water rafting and kayaking on mountain rivers. In this case, your favorite areas will be the Rangitaiki, Kaituna, Rangitikey, and Mohaka River Vayroa near Rotorua on the North Island. South Island rivers, will win you over Grey, Buller, Hurunui, Rangitata and Kawar, which are located on the west coast.
Coromandel
Coromandel Peninsula lies east of Auckland, on the opposite side of the bay Hairaki.He’s a bit unlike Continental regions and cities of New Zealand
An impressive, covered with dense vegetation of the mountain range runs across the island. On each side of there’s something awesome, it is framed by miles of spectacular coastline. West Coast – an endless parade of beaches and cozy bays with trees Potutukava (New Zealand tree that bloom in red). East coast of the peninsula is decorated with white sand beaches for swimming and surfing.
History Coromandel is famous gold rush, logging and Maori villages, forts. History is also reflected in the old colonial architecture and historic buildings that have survived in some towns in the region.
Coromandel Coast nature makes it attractive for the lovers of fishing, diving, swimming, and also among the fans walking along the beach. You can start walking on the beach and end it on a forest path.
Gulf Islands
The region north and the Gulf Islands stretch north from Auckland, towards the warm waters of Polynesia, where the grandparents live culture of New Zealand.
Relaxed, sunny lifestyle of the North comes from the subtropical climate and the chain catching islands. Northerners have their own, northern, love of water sports is primarily a surfing, sailing, fishing, diving and others. The region is rich of ancient Maori culture and European history.
There is a perception that the first Polynesians arrived here back in the 11 century. The first traders, whalers and missionaries began to arrive only after 1769, after Captain Cook. The Treaty of Waitangi, which was officially made a bicultural country was made in this region in 1840. Heritage and history of the first European settlers can be traced in the architecture of the region. Museum details the history of the development of regions and cities of colonial New Zealand.
Most of the North Shore remains intact – a great place for water sports and adventure, relaxation and quiet life. Whangarei and Opua are known across the Pacific as a paradise for walking on the yachts. You will see that in this region of Maori culture is strong enough (32% of the population are Maori). It adds a piquant flavor to the local life and is present in everything, in the kitchen, shopping, adventures.
Dunedin
Otago coast stretches from mighty river Vaytaki Cloutier on the east coast of South Island. In the middle part is Dunedin – the second largest city of the South Island.
History is distinguished from each other regions and cities in New Zealand. Dunedin has appeared where before beating picks, flying harpoons Whalers, and searched for their luck miners – about half a century ago. The richness of those times can still be felt, walking around the city. Dunedin name comes from the old Gaelic Edinburgh – because the city was founded by Scottish Presbyterian.
Now the city is known for its proximity to the extraordinary wildlife. Come here to see the rare species of penguins, the world’s only colony of albatrosses, which breed on the mainland shore, rare New Zealand sea lions, all of which is not far from downtown.
Dunedin is known for its historic architecture. This city is considered the best city in the southern hemisphere of the preserved Victorian style. Be sure to visit the station building, built in Renaissance style, the town clock tower – the creation of Gothic. In Dunedin there is even a real castle Larne, which was home to one of the politicians of those times. Find a hotel in Dunedin first as none can stay in this castles and there are lots of accommodation options from cheap hostels to 5 star hotels offering stay appropriate to your budget. You will also be interesting to see Baldwin street – the very steep street in the world.
And finally… Rotorua
Rotorua – one of the oldest tourist attractions in New Zealand. Tourists come here for over 200 years. All regions and cities of New Zealand do not like each other. As soon as you arrive in Rotorua, you immediately realize that you are in a special place. The air is the smell of hydrogen sulfide, and throughout the city, then here and there bubbling geysers and mud springs.
Rotorua is the cultural center of New Zealand, Maori cultural center. Despite the fact that the majority of the population lives in the city, near Rotorua There are 35 of Mar, speaking in Russian – Maori DC. You may be lucky and attend meetings of the tribes. A traditional Maori meal – Khang, is food cooked in earth ovens.
More to the point in the ground. In the land of recess for about 2 bayonet spade, after which there lay a fire and heated stones. Once the stones are warmed up before daylight, in a hole pile dishes for some time, covered with canvas or other cloth, sprinkled on top layer of soil to avoid heat output. After a while, but it depends on the dishes, all carefully and gets served on a table.
Rotorua is also one of the main places for trout fishing. Success in fishing is guaranteed, if you bring along a local guide. Many of the crater lake are habitat for trout.They can catch a trophy trout of good size.
Rotorua – “Natural Spa” South Pacific. After a busy day of travel, sightseeing, fishing or shopping, exhausting the last category of complexity, you can always relax in hot springs, look at the stars with a glass of good wine, or surrendered to the tender hands of local craftsmen therapeutic massage.
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http://limestonewines.com.hk/wineries.php
http://www.galenfrysinger.com/nz_north_lake_rotomahana.htm
