3 Top Spots to Visit While in New Zealand

Chris Manfuso serves as the national director of sales at Torrance, CA-based Enovachem Pharmaceuticals. Outside of his professional endeavors, Chris Manfuso enjoys traveling to various destinations around the globe, such as New Zealand.

A country featuring diverse attractions and beautiful scenery, New Zealand is one of the most popular places the visit on the planet. Three of the country’s most famous spots to travel to are described below.:

1. Bay of Islands. Located approximately a three-hour drive from Auckland, the Bay of Islands is a region that lies between Cape Brett and the Purerua Peninsula and consists of 144 islands. An ideal place for enjoying watersports, such as sailing, scuba diving, and fishing, the Bay of Islands features attractions including a unique rock formation known as the Hole in the Rock and dolphin cruises.

2. Waiheke Island. Only a 30-minute ride from Auckland and located in the middle of the Hauraki Gulf, Waiheke Island features an abundance of vineyards and is well-known for its wine tours and tastings. Other popular activities to take part in on the island include visiting the olive groves, beaches, forests. Visitors also enjoy taking in the lively art community and dining at the Mudbrick Vineyard Restaurant which provides a stunning view of the sea and surrounding vineyards.

3. Queenstown. A beautiful town with a stunning landscape, Queenstown provides a plethora of opportunities for adventure activities including skydiving, bungy jumping, and mountain biking. The town is also home to numerous bars and some of the best eateries in the country.