Unique and wonderful is a good way to describe New Zealand’s flora and fauna, a good collection of which can be found at the Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park that has been a popular destination of visitors keen to experience the country’s amazing wildlife up close since 1932. Located at the northern entrance to Roturua the park it is spread over 22 acres and is a great place to get to know natural New Zealand and other species during the day or night.

Visitors can decide where to start on their discovery adventure by studying the map of the park, available free at the entrance, putting on the mp3 audio head sets to hear all the information before starting the journey. The park is home to several fauna and flora endemic to New Zealand such as the flightless, nocturnal solitary kiwis, the tui, the large New Zealand pigeon, the largest species of in the world, parakeets, Kaka-a large flightless forest dwelling parrot that uses its beak and feet to swing through trees, the Morepork owl, gaudily coloured rainbow lorikeets, wallabies, NZ wild pig, and other species such as cockatiel, swans, brush tail possums. One of the main attractions undoubtedly is the living dinosaur-the tuatara that has been around for 225 million years! It can survive for a year without food that has obviously contributed to its survival.

As the park’s name denotes, several crystal clear streams run through it and are full of trout. Over 2 million litres of fresh water gushes up from these streams naturally.

Nocturnal encounters with the park’s wild inhabitants give a unique insight into the country’s ecology. The park uses some of the most innovative garden lighting systems available, out of which over 700 coloured night lights highlight the park’s plants and animal collection and create shadows and secret areas providing a new experience for night visitors to walk through. The best way to see the shy kiwi is in the night and visitors get a unique opportunity to see it active during this time of day.

As all kiwi’s are threatened with extinction the park has a well known kiwi conservation program. Visitors are lead through each stage of conservation from hatching and bringing up the kiwis to kiwi egg collection in the wild through to until they are in good shape to be released into the wild. The kiwi is New Zealand’s unofficial national symbol.

Located right beside the major hot pools in Roturua, the city’s major attraction and the CBD,Millennium Hotel Roturua provides warm comfortable accommodation with views over the city, lake and the hotel’s garden courtyard, relaxing spaces and leisure facilities that include a heated indoor pool, private and communal Jacuzzis, a sauna and relaxing spa treatments that makes this Roturua hotel a good holiday destination. Having garnered experience over many years, this Roturua hotel accommodation is able to fulfil the requirements of its many guests and to deliver a relaxing holiday experience.

The alpine heights glazed with half melted snow seem to stand in silent admiration as the’ lady of the lake’ glides across the deep blue waters of Lake Wakatipu in New Zealand, as if not used to that sight for nearly a century. Still the lady charms, as she carries her fascinated passengers on a journey which is tinged with old world charm as the steam engines whistle and roar and the bells clang out clamorously still beating with the vigour of the Edwardian era.

Sprawled across 225 hectares in breathtaking Wellington lies the world first fully enclosed conservation island on a mainland named ZEALANDIA or the Karori Wildlife Sanctuary. Hoping to set back the hands of time 700 years in to the past the sanctuary’s main goal s to reverse the environment in its enclosure to the pre-human era when the landscapes truly resembled the paradise it once was. Having opened its doors to the public in 1995 the premises consists of a square mile of re-cultivated wetland and lowland forest habitats protected by a one of a kind predator-deterring fence that stretches along 8.6km of its borders to keeps possums, hedgehogs and other non-native creatures from entering the enclosure.

Renowned as a trailblazing initiative in conservation the sanctuary is a highly popular attraction both home and abroad for its work in recovering and protecting endangered species of native wildlife and their eco systems. Ranked as one of the best locations to view the country’s native birds the venue boasts a number of rare bird varieties all of whom inhabit the natural environment created by the sanctuary. With over 20 native species that are only visible in New Zealand to its name visitors can expect to see kererus, tuis, bush parrots and other endangered winged beauties such as the North Island wekas, saddlebacks, spotted kiwis and hihis. Other highlights include New Zealand falcons, fantails, bellbirds, red-crowned parakeets, silvereyes and New Zealand scaups.

Reptiles and amphibians indigenous to the nation are also found here as most of the country’s creepy crawlies are considered harmless. Home to the infamous tree weta, cave weta and the giant wetas who are some of the largest and most hefty insects on the planet the locale also boasts an inordinate amount of glow worms, massive stick insects, and peripatuses. Maud Island frogs and Tuataras are also spotted at the sanctuary which is also known for its rich plant heritage. From black tree ferns, lemonwoods and lacebarks to silver ferns the parkland also has its fair share of cabbage trees, tree fuchsias, Ngaios, KawakawaKōwhai trees and Nīkau plants.

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A world famous natural wonder, Milford Sound is a majestic, spectacular fiord located in Queenstown. This unscathed marvel of nature was carved by a glacier and includes the tallest standing mountains in Fiordland. Rising straight out of the ocean of blue waters, the two magical mountains are adorned by the lush rainforest clinging to the walls and waterfalls flowing hundreds of meters to the sea below.

As night falls, Viaduct Harbour sets a picturesque atmosphere with a kaleidoscope of lights reflected on the surface of the beautiful waters, a sight that won’t fail to take your breath away. Viaduct Basin, also known as the ‘City of Sails’ is located in the heart of Auckland City and bustles with modern restaurants, bars and pubs that offer you many choices for a uniquely perfect night out. Behold the captivating array of boats and yachts moored to the shore and feel the soothing ambience wash away your troubles. Here you could feel the energetic rhythm of the nightclubs that will entertain you with the best music in a tasteful setting.

We’ve come to know Christchurch as a slow paced city blessed with beautiful beaches and breathtaking mountains. Although the natural beauty of Christchurch remains the same, the idea of it being a sleepy tourist destination is slowly but surely being washed away. Although it’s not a large city by any stretch of imagination, Christchurch has a number of popular tourist attractions which are worth your travel hours. This coastal city is also home to some interesting churches, a museum, an art gallery and a number of great restaurants where you can sample various dishes which are prepared to suit the taste of the locals.

The Christchurch Art Gallery is located on the southern island of New Zealand and is one of the most significant tourist attractions in the city. This venue is also known by the name of Te Puna o Waiwhetu in native terms. The word, ‘Te Puna’ comes from the artesian spring which is located within the gallery premises. ‘Waiwhetu’ represents the other channels of water surrounding it. The Christchurch Art Gallery was officially opened to the public on the 10^th of May 2003 and cost an estimated AUD$47.5 million to complete.

Replacing the McDougall Art Gallery which was brought up in 1932, this two storied facility showcases various collections of drawings, sculptures, metalwork, ceramics, textiles and the Jamieson and Canterbury Society of Arts Collections of British and European paintings. This fascinating gallery is also elegantly designed and the display areas are spacious and can accommodate large crowds with ease.

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