The beautiful South Island of New Zealand, has a huge mountain, called the Southern Alps. Impressive is Mount Cook (3764m) in the Mount Cook National Park. Additionally, this is area of Manapuri Lake, the most beautiful lake in New Zealand and the Milford Sound, a glacier that has disappeared in the granite. Here are some scenes from Lord of the Rings included: Mount Owen (Deemrildalheuvels), Ben Ohau Sheep Station, Glenorchy – Amon Hen and Lorien
Christchurch
Christchurch is also called the world’s most British city outside Britain. There are a lot of Victorian buildings to see and also many parks. In the field of culture there is much to enjoy in Crist Church, it is also a homely student city.
Akaroa
Akaroa is renowned as one of the places in New Zealand where you can swim with dolphins. You can go on a fishing boat out to sea and then wait and see if the Dolphins feel like having a swimming trip. Also noteworthy are the many in Akaroa French names, Akaroa was founded by French settlers.
Dunedin
This originally Scottish town of Christchurch. It is a college town and contains the oldest university in New Zealand, Ottago University.
Queenstown
This picturesque town lies on the shores of Lake Wakatipu. It is a popular holiday resort, so you can find great accommodation among many Queenstown hotels. It has a lot of interesting activities like skiing, bungee jumping, rafting and paragliding. Continue reading