{"id":1429,"date":"2021-09-20T01:34:53","date_gmt":"2021-09-20T01:34:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cedricokiorina.com\/where-to-spot-wild-kangaroos-in-melbourne-copy-copy\/"},"modified":"2021-09-20T01:41:36","modified_gmt":"2021-09-20T01:41:36","slug":"what-to-do-on-your-first-trip-to-new-zealand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cedricokiorina.com\/what-to-do-on-your-first-trip-to-new-zealand\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do on Your First Trip to New Zealand"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1429\" class=\"elementor elementor-1429\" data-elementor-settings=\"[]\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-51093c1 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed 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class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What to Do on Your First Trip to New Zealand<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a8ff65 elementor-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"7a8ff65\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"post-info.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-inline-items elementor-icon-list-items elementor-post-info\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item elementor-repeater-item-3ad4b37 elementor-inline-item\" itemprop=\"author\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cedricokiorina.com\/author\/nova\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img class=\"elementor-avatar\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/09411a63f0e665c5b52fef21689ca3ae?s=96&amp;d=mm&amp;r=g\" alt=\"Cedrick 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2021\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7997e0d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7997e0d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b831ed3\" data-id=\"b831ed3\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e5404a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"e5404a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4e56bbb8 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4e56bbb8\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-432218e9\" data-id=\"432218e9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-662eaf7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"662eaf7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Zealand is a magical destination for every type of visitor. Every inch in New Zealand, from the uncharted and untamed wilderness to the rich cultural heritage, is noteworthy, much like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cedricokiorina.com\/se-asias-relatively-untouched-destinations-you-cant-miss\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Southeast Asia\u2019s untouched destinations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The mountains are towering and majestic, the beaches are golden and surrounded by crystal waters and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cedricokiorina.com\/new-zealand\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">super-friendly locals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are receptive and warm to visitors. Enjoy a tipple or two? You\u2019re in luck as New Zealand will amaze you with a unique blend of the world\u2019s best wines.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this article, I hope to enlighten you on certain must-do activities in New Zealand, especially if this is your first time in the land of Kiwi.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Visit New Zealand\u2019s Top Attractions<\/b><\/h2><p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Zealand is endowed with great natural beauty. It would be difficult for a first-timer to decide where to start.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since my first visit to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cedricokiorina.com\/5-must-do-things-in-rotorua\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rotorua<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, I have personally ranked New Zealand as home to the most dazzling landscapes in the world. The far north comprises beaches and coasts, geothermal wonders, and sprawling farmlands.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Waikato region is the very site where the Shire in The Lord of the Rings and the film Hobbit was recorded. This region is also famous for its underground wonders, surf beaches, and panoramic green hills surrounding the robust city. South of Waikato is the revered Waitomo Caves made up of age-old stalactites and stalagmites. If you want to raise your adrenaline, try out black water rafting at Waitomo.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Close by is the predator-free <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sanctuarymountain.co.nz\/visit-us\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mt. Maungatautari<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which allows lovers of nature to cycle or hike. You can also visit The Bay of Plenty, named by James Cook in 1769. Indeed, you will get a glimpse of acres of orchards that produce succulent kiwi fruit, avocado, and a host of citrus fruits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this place, you will also find a plethora of seafood. A short distance from Tauranga is the imposing Mount Managua adorned with spectacular beaches that provide adventurers with sky diving options.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you stand at the summit of Pinnacle or Mount Hikurangi, then you can be the first person in the world to witness the rising sun. Other spots you may want to experience a nostalgic sunrise include Saint Clair Beach, Stewart Island, or the Tapeka Point.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Motueka Saltwater Baths<\/b><\/h2><p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nelsontasman.nz\/visit-nelson-tasman\/plan-your-trip\/activities\/3263-motueka-saltwater-baths\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motueka Salt Baths<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are another must-visit in the land of Kiwi. It would be utterly useless for you to leave New Zealand without touring this phenomenal site to practise \u201cwalking on water.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I highly recommend that you visit Motueka early in the morning or during sunset when the tide is high.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, Taranaki<\/b><\/h2><p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This celestial building is situated in New Plymouth. The Len Lye Center is the home of veteran filmmaker, painter, sculptor, and poet Len Lye. There is an impressive gallery displaying multimedia artwork.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Go forth in your adventure in the land of Kiwis!<\/b><\/h2><p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Zealand is a magnificent tourist choice. However, New Zealand\u2019s weather is unpredictable. As a first-timer, you ought to be always prepared for strong winds or rain with very little notice.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The sun rays in New Zealand are powerful mainly because the ozone layer in this part of the world is thinner. Prepare yourself well by carrying along hats with a wide brim, sunglasses, and also sunscreens and lotions. And now, there\u2019s nothing stopping you from exploring the vast openness and unrivalled natural beauty New Zealand has to offer!\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What to Do on Your First Trip to New Zealand New Zealand is a magical destination for every type of visitor. Every inch in New Zealand, from the uncharted and untamed wilderness to the rich cultural heritage, is noteworthy, much like Southeast Asia\u2019s untouched destinations.&nbsp; The mountains are towering and majestic, the beaches are golden&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cedricokiorina.com\/what-to-do-on-your-first-trip-to-new-zealand\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">What to Do on Your First Trip to New Zealand<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1415,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"elementor_header_footer","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[10],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cedricokiorina.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1429"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cedricokiorina.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cedricokiorina.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cedricokiorina.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cedricokiorina.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1429"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"https:\/\/www.cedricokiorina.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1429\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1438,"href":"https:\/\/www.cedricokiorina.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1429\/revisions\/1438"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cedricokiorina.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1415"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cedricokiorina.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1429"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cedricokiorina.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1429"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cedricokiorina.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1429"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}