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NorthlandBeaches in North Island, New Zealand The northern part of New Zealand's North Island is famed for its wild and beautiful beaches. Take a tent or campervan and explore the endless windswept beaches of the west coast and the more tranquil coves and bays of the east coast, which includes the famous Bay of Islands.
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Mount Beach, Bay of PlentyBeaches in North Island, New Zealand ‘Mount Beach’, as it is known, is an unbroken sandbar stretching around the New Zealand coast, under the shadow of the dormant volcano Mount Maungauni. It is a truly beautiful sight; clear, white sand and the warm, blue Pacific Ocean.
The beach is also a real Mecca for those looking to indulge in an activity packed holiday, an artificial reef has even been installed in the sea just off the main ocean beach to produce perfect surfing waves.
There are more sheltered harbour beaches here too, where the waves are calmer and it’s safer to take children. The section of the main ocean beach closest to the mountain can get pretty busy, especially around holiday times such as Christmas and New Year. But walk east down the sand, people will start to thin out and you can enjoy a really peaceful, laid-back beach experience.
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Lost World CavernsCaves & Caving in North Island, New Zealand Lost World offers the world’s longest commercial abseil - no experience necessary for the free 320 foot entrance drop. This sounds crazy but visitors are attached not only to their own rope but also to a guide on another rope for insurance. Lush rainforest spills over the edges of the seemingly bottomless chasm, with the walls belling out into a large chamber lost in mist far below. At the bottom there is an underground river which eventually exits the cave. Around 5 hours of caving are required to follow the river out through the underground canyon. Some swimming and climbing is required but nothing too serious. In places one can follow the passage using only the eerie light of the glow worms which sparkle like countless bluish-white stars on the walls. Fossils of whale bones and countless giant fossilized oyster shells in the walls date to around 30 million years ago when the area was a shallow seabed. The glow worms make New Zealand caving unique and at times pure science fiction.
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Southern Alps via the Milford TrackWalking in Milford Sound, New Zealand Southern Alps, South Island, New Zealand. This vast area includes Mt. Cook, where Hillary trained for Everest, as well as the Fjordland region where one can hike the 4-day Milford Track - touted by New Zealanders as “the finest walk in the world.” The Milford Track follows pristine glacier-carved valleys, crosses a pass with spectacular views, passes beneath Sutherland Falls (one of the world’s highest) and ends up in Milford Sound, possibly the world’s most beautiful fjord. This trek is extremely popular and there is a limit to the number of hikers allowed per day in summer, so if you plan to do it you must reserve your 4 days up to 6 months in advance – and hope for good weather when your time comes. The Routeburn Track is also very scenic and there are a number of other great options as well.
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Kayaking Marlborough and Queen Charlotte SoundsKayaking in South Island, New Zealand This is great country for a soft adventure: you can camp out if you want to but if you enjoy paddling and exploring by day but like your creature comforts in the evening , you can stay in one of the local lodges which range from basic to five star. Numerous bays create a maze of waterways to discover and although sea kayaking is a popular sport around here you should be able to find fairly private, sheltered cove or beach. There is a well known hiking trail that passes though Queen Charlotte Sound so you have the option of paddling in and hiking or Mountain Biking out. It is also an area known for some great fishing.
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