Places to visit New Zealand

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Places to visit New Zealand
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Fast Facts

Location: Australasia
Capital: Wellington
Currency: New Zealand Dollar
Language: English and regional languages
Best time to Visit: Summer
Time Zone: NZST9
Calling Code: 64
Major Airports: Wellington International Airport

GuNew Zealand ranks among the well known tourist destinations in the Australasia. It is an island country located in the midst of the south-western Pacific Ocean. New Zealand consists of two parts: North Island and South Island. New Zealand is a well known tourist destination known for its scenic beauty. The majority of the population in New Zealand is of European descent. The largest minority are the local Maori tribes. New Zealand is a part of the British Commonwealth and the head of the state is the Queen of Britain.

Weather

The climate of New Zealand is mostly temperate. The country is one of the wettest regions in the world. Some parts of the country experience heavy wind all over the year. The best time to come to New Zealand is during the summer season. The weather in this part of the year is pleasant with less rainfall.

Transportation

Air: Air travel is one of the main modes of transportation in New Zealand. The main airports are located in Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch and other places. Numerous domestic and international flights operate from various parts of the world to the cities in New Zealand.

Road: Road transport is well developed in New Zealand. Cars and buses are major modes of transportation in the country. Almost all parts of the country are well connected by a network of roads and highways.

Ferry Services: New Zealand is linked with other the surrounding regions by ferry services. Luxury cruises ply regularly between the ports of New Zealand and other parts of the world

Tourist Attractions

New Zealand is a land of scenic beauty. The country is full of beaches, coral reefs, forests, mountains and lots more. Well known tourist destinations in New Zealand are Hamilton, Wellington, Dunedin, Christchurch, and Auckland and so on.