12 Reasons To Add New Zealand To Your Bucket List

New Zealand is a small country that has its own uniqueness and charm, which is exactly why it needs to be on your bucket list!

There are many people who know about New Zealand and many who don’t. There are some who think New Zealand is part of Australia or that it’s actually the same country.

New Zealand is unique and has just been named the best country in the world for the fourth time in a row, according to the readers of Britain’s Daily Telegraph. I’m not biased, but I am really happy about this and proud to be a New Zealander.

New Zealand is very special and there are many reasons you need to take a trip there and add it to your bucket list. Hopefully, this article will prove why it’s been named the best country in the world!

Incredible scenery

Blue Spring which is located at Te Waihou Walkway

Almost everywhere you go in New Zealand, there are beautiful landscapes. From lakes to beaches, rainforests, mountains and glaciers, most of these picturesque places can be visited in one day. There are gems throughout the country, the North and South island, that are definitely worth visiting.

The people

People who are from New Zealand are usually quite chilled and laidback. They are often warm and friendly, especially to tourists and always willing to help out with anything.

The culture

New Zealand’s Maori people were around long before the arrival of the Europeans in the 1700s. Significant parts of Maori culture include carving, waiata (song) tattooing and kapa haka (Maori performance).

You can find out all about the culture at famous museums in like the Auckland Museum and Te Papa Tongarewa in Wellington. Today, New Zealand has a diverse range of cultures all over the country.

Adventure

Woman going on a jungle zip line adventure

New Zealand is home of the bungee jump, which was invented in 1988 in Queenstown, New Zealand. Adventure sports and activities like skydiving, jet boating, snowboarding, skiing, mountain biking, zip lining and white water rafting are also on offer throughout the country, so its full of adventure and adrenaline activities.

The ease of getting around

New Zealand is small, so it makes it super easy to get around and travel pretty much everywhere in the country. You will always be close to beaches and lakes as well and trains and buses throughout the country, and it’s really cheap!

Middle Earth

If there is one thing most people know about New Zealand, it’s the fact that Lord of the Rings was filmed there. It really does look like Middle Earth, with Mount Ngaruahoe as Mount Doom and Hobbiton in Matamata being one of the top tourist attractions.

The Climate

Any time of year is a good time to visit New Zealand because there aren’t really extreme temperatures. Obviously it gets colder in winter and warmer in summer, but its nothing unbearable.

Wellington

The Parliamentary Library Building built in 1898 and standing beside Parliament Building and the Beehive in Wellingto

New Zealand’s capital is known for being very arty and alternative. There is always something to do here whether it be shopping, watching a theatre production, visiting museums or simply walking round and admiring the city.

Safety

The crime rate in New Zealand is reasonably low and, as a tourist, you are unlikely to encounter problems and will feel safe walking around. There are also no dangerous wildlife creatures in New Zealand, so you wont have to worry about being eaten by anything!

Home to the Haka and All Blacks

Most people have at least heard of the All Blacks, who are arguably one of the best rugby teams in the world. Always warming up the game with the Haka and giving everyone chills, its easy to understand why they are the best.

Home to the Kiwi

No, not the fruit, but New Zealand’s native bird. These little cuties, which can’t fly, are endangered, and New Zealand is doing everything they can to keep them around by keeping them in protected reserves in national parks.

A Geothermal Town

Rotorua is the destination choice for people who have a passion for the outdoors. It has a total of 18 lakes, redwood forests and tons of adventure activities. There are many geothermal areas and a geyser that goes off every half an hour. The first thing people notice about the town is the smell, which is caused by the geothermal activity and sulphur.

These are only a few of the reasons why you should add visiting New Zealand to your bucket list. It truly is an incredible country that you need to see it for yourself to appreciate its beauty. Let me know if you have been there and what you thought, or if you are planning on going there and want some advice!

About the author

Shannon D.

Shannon, a Communications and Public Relations graduate is a keen traveler who loves the outdoors and being amongst nature. A lover of beauty, fashion, and animals as well as everything bohemian. She ventured out from her small home country, New Zealand to explore the world, find herself and experience different cultures.

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