It goes without saying that the towns and cities here are mostly small, and they are mainly surrounded by farmlands and forests. It is undeniably the perfect place for holiday. The country is divided into two land masses- the North Island and the South Island.
Some of the major cities in North Island are:
Auckland - It is the largest city, built around 2 harbours. It includes the World famous attraction, the Sky Tower.
Wellington - It is the capital city, and is home to the Parliament and government offices. It is also the home to Te Papa and Symphony Orchestra of the country.
Hamilton - It rests on the bank of River Waikato. It has a vast network of underground caves and caverns.
Tauranga - It is located around the Taurange Harbour, and is the fastest growing cities in terms of export.
Roturua - The multi-cultural city is built in the heart of geothermal wonderland, geysers, mud pools and vents.
Hastings - This small city boasts of many heritage buildings. Spanish Planet is another local attraction with a large amusement park.
New Plymouth - The port city is known for its beautiful gardens. An 11 km coastal walkway is an added attraction of the city.
Whangarei - The northernmost city is a popular holiday destination with beautiful beaches and spectacular scenery.
Some of the popular towns in North Island are Gisborne, Masterton, Wanganui, Taupo and Rupehu. Most of these are tourist places that boast of picturesque landscapes varied cultures. Visitors can indeed get unique experience by visiting these small towns during holidays.
Some of the major cities in South Island are:
Christchurch - It is the largest city in South Island, also known as the Garden City. It experienced several earthquakes in the recent times, and is in the phase of rebuilding.
Dunedin - It is the second largest city, nestled on the Otago Harbour shores. Eco tourism is one of the major attractions with penguin colonies.
Nelson - This sunny city is home to some classic car museums with three national parks.
Invercargill - It is the southernmost city resting on the plains of South land right beside the River Oreti.
The popular towns in South Island are Timaru, Blenheim, Oamaru, Ashburton, Queenstown and Greymouth. Many of these places have some of the finest wineries in the country, while most of them offer spectacular views. Therefore, you can be assured that when you are in New Zealand, you will not have any dearth of diversity and interesting things to see and enrich your experience. It can indeed be amazing.
