New Zealand has entered the collective imagination as a place full of natural wonders. Probably, the tourist boom that has seen many Italian travelers travel to New Zealand is a consequence of various film works that have been carried out in New Zealand.
On the other hand, the country remained unknown to the West for some time also due to its geographical position which sees it at the edge of geographical maps.
Just think that some newspapers relating to tourist travel confirm that New Zealand, like neighboring Australia, is one of the most technologically developed countries in the world. The administrative system of this state is also well developed, so much so that to enter it you do not need to go to the consulate located in the Italian capital to request a visa. In fact, it is enough to simply request it on the official website of the New Zealand government.
The visa is completely free and is valid for 3 months. The main attractions of the New Zealand republic are divided between natural ones, historical ones, part of which refers to the colonial period during which New Zealand was occupied by the British Empire, and those that refer to the local aborigines and their customs . Due to the history of British colonialism, it is not uncommon to find towns or places named in English in New Zealand. For example, the city of Wellington, the locality of Queenstown and so on. The colonial period is also reflected in some cultural peculiarities of the area, so much so that the anthem of New Zealand loudly recalls that of the United Kingdom. The entire state of New Zealand is made up of 2 large paradise islands, simply called the South and the North.
Furthermore, near the coasts there are smaller islands, such as Chatham Island, Stewart Island and so on. The entire New Zealand territory is very rich in vivid colors and very particular vegetation. Nature is still uncontaminated. Furthermore, when traveling in New Zealand you can meet some truly unusual animals, such as the nocturnal kiwi bird, very similar to a cat, and for some years now the symbol of New Zealand fauna. The best time to go is certainly summer, so you can enjoy the sun and not risk falling under the violent tropical rains that occur mostly in spring and autumn. Prominent places to look out for include Abel Tasman National Park.
The latter is located in the Tasman Sea and includes several kilometers of golden beaches. The entire area of the park, which includes very special fauna and flora, is protected. And you can easily see it from the transparency of the water. Travelers who have visited the New Zealand coast say that it is possible to see the seabed even several meters away from the beach. Furthermore, there are several coral reefs that you could visit by diving into the water. Those who, however, would not like to go diving, could consider taking a canoe ride. In a completely different area of New Zealand there are approximately 12 thousand square kilometers of Fiordland National Park. It is the largest park in New Zealand and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Walking here is truly a superb experience: you can meet dolphins, seals, New Zealand goats, very rare birds and much more. Furthermore, the more sporty could practice mountaineering by venturing into the local mountains. Fiordland National Park also includes glaciers, New Zealand fjords and local waterfalls. The third of the places that are recommended to visit is called Arthur's Pass. Nowadays it is a park whose flora is worth discovering. There is a beech forest and several rivers joining the views. In the past this pass was used by Maori warriors to connect the west and the east. Various glaciers can also be found here. The fourth of the obligatory stops in New Zealand is Queenstown.
The latter is located near Lake Wakatipu, in the South Island. During the filming of the film The Lord of the Rings, some of the most important scenes were filmed in this place. Therefore, in addition to curious tourists, here you can often meet fans of the Ring Saga, written by Tolkien. Also in the area you can request an excursion into the wild lands of the Maori. At the end of your trip to New Zealand, why not visit Kaikoura? It is a small town located near the snow-capped peaks of the local mountains. Here you can admire very rich vegetation and see the ocean's large toothed whale. Furthermore, other types of water animals can also be seen in the nearby seabed.
