Stunning New Zealand
New Zealand is an archipelagic country which lies to the south east of Australia. Full of stunning and diverse natural beauty, it is one of Earth’s most peculiar bioregions inhabited by the flightless bird Kiwi. Incidentally, also the name New Zealanders usually call themselves. Its sublime forests, mountains, lakes, beaches and fiords have made it one of the best hiking destinations on the planet. New Zealand is located near the centre of the water hemisphere. It is made up of two main islands and a number of smaller islands. The capital city is Wellington, and its most populous city is Auckland. The tall Sky Tower in Auckland will leave you spellbound.
Another popular place for adventure seekers is Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in the South Island of New Zealand. It is New Zealand’s highest mountain, take a hike over the stepped trails for stunning scenic beauty of glacial lakes and snow-capped mountains. Go up to the North Island of New Zealand where you can get into the labyrinth of the famous Waitomo Glowworm Caves. The caves are full of the irradiating luminescence of a glowworm species found exclusively in New Zealand.
The climate in New Zealand is mostly temperate. Since most of the country lies close to the coast, it tends to have mild temperatures, moderate rainfall, and abundant sunshine. The best time to visit is during summer, from December to February, when it has the best overall weather. The currency is the New Zealand Dollar (NZD or NZ$) which equals INR 46-50(fluctuates).