By Stephen Lee New Zealand, also known as Aotearoa, the “Land of the Long White Clouds”, is known to be a country with a beautiful natural environment and scenic views. Growing up in New Zealand, I have explored most of its beautiful scenery, but there are also other beautiful attractions I dream of going to in the near future. The ones listed here are places I’ve been to and highly recommend for people who want to visit. HobbitonHobbiton is located in the North Island. Brought to you from The Lord of the Rings trilogy and The Hobbit, Hobbiton is a must-see not only for fans of the movie series, but for anyone who enjoys beautiful scenery. Hobbiton is located in a small town called Matamata, near the major city of Hamilton. Hobbiton intends to show tourists (and even local New Zealanders) where and how certain scenes in the movie series were created. As a bonus, Hobbiton also provides ginger ale as refreshment after exploring the land. Tekapo (Lake Tekapo & Mount John)Tekapo is located near the middle of the South Island. It is a place of peace and quiet as shown through the lake and sky. Lake Tekapo is a popular tourist destination due to its beautiful views. Popular activities include hot springs and trekking/hiking. Located north of Lake Tekapo is Mount John, the “window to space”. This mountain has an observatory built by New Zealand’s very own university, the University of Canterbury. During the day, the view from the mountain at Lake Tekapois simply amazing. At night, the Mount John observatory is a very popular spot for stargazing. New Zealand largest telescope, the Mount John Observatoryallows you to see the sun, various stars, and even planets! If you’re feeling tired and hungry, the Astro Café is there to satisfy your needs. Nothing beats the experience of drinking a warm cup of coffee while gazing into the star-filled sky. RotoruaLocated at the center of the North Island, Rotorua is filled with hot springs. The place is also famous for having geothermic energy that supplies natural heating for many homes. Are you sick and tired of paying expensive electricity bills during winter? Rotorua is the place for you! The heat from the ground opens up geothermal wonders for everyone. This picture is of the world famous Pohutu Geyser, an area where hot springs burst into the sky with so much force that the height can reach up to 30 meters. Of course, the hot springs aren’t only there for you to look at; you can also enjoy your own hot spring pool and spa. The heat of the hot springs is geothermal, which means that all of the water is naturally hot. No artificial heat is added to these hot pools, but cold water is added to cool the temperature so people can actually enter the hot springs. Tongariro Alpine CrossingWorld renowned as one of the most amazing treks, the Tongariro Alpine Crossing is a place for people who enjoy hiking and beautiful scenery. Located in the North Island, this place ranks among the top ten single-day treks in the world. The crossing is approximately 19.4 kilometres, so you will have to spend a whole day to complete this crossing. Are you up for the challenge? OamaruThe Moeraki Boulders is one of the many scenic attractions of the South Island. These boulders are actually concrete that have been exposed through shoreline erosion over many years. They can reach a diameter of up to 3 meters! It is known as the “Stonehenge of New Zealand” and Oamaru has become a very popular place to visit. Another place where many people visit is the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony. Since the South Island is so close to Antarctica, it is common for penguins to swim up to New Zealand to nest. Blue Penguins are the smallest penguin species, and are extremely cute. The Oamaru Blue Penguin colony is a place for people to see these cute animals swimming and waddling around the coastline. Visitors can take a casual stroll around parts of the colony to see the natural habitat of the penguins. In conclusion, New Zealand is definitely a country known for its beautiful landscapes and sightseeing attractions. I feel extremely privileged to live in a place like New Zealand, and I highly recommend everyone to visit this beautiful country at least once in his or her lifetime. You won’t regret it!
a
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
Authors
The Taida Student Journal has been active since 1995 with an ever-changing roster of student journalists at NTU. Click the above link to read about the authors Archives
May 2024
|