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5 Stop Guide for a New Zealand Road Trip

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Tessa Moujaes Student Contributor, University of Exeter
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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Exeter chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

If your mind has been drifting to the world beyond the library, essays, and exams yet to sit, it’s time to consider New Zealand for your next travelling experience, and we’re about to tell you exactly why….

 

Home to the ‘kiwis’, some of the friendliest locals you will meet, New Zealand’s charm lies in its warm and welcoming culture. It boasts unparalleled scenery and natural wonders, making it the perfect playground for adventure seekers from all corners of the globe.  

 

Her Campus brings you this 5 stop road trip guide, presenting you with a glimpse of what this beautiful country has to

 

Hot Water Beach

 

Lonely Planet hails this as a one of the top ten beaches in the world, making it a must-see on New Zealand’s North Island. Not only can you get active with a surf lesson, but make sure you bring a shovel, for you can dig a hole in the sand at low tide, and relax in your personal hot pool.

 

 

Rotorua

 

Rotorua, home to Hobbiton, the famous film set of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit,

 

 

Franz Joseph

 

Choose between a hike or a helicopter ride to experience the Franz Joseph glacier, and truly immerse yourself in the Alpine experience with a luxurious trip to the Glacier Hot Water Pools. With the glacier melting at an increasing speed, this wonder is literally a once in a lifetime experience.   

 

 

Queenstown

 

Not for the faint hearted, Queenstown is New Zealand’s unprecedented adventure capital, the town’s atmosphere thriving from the congregation of adrenaline junkies from all over the world. This makes for the perfect destination to bring out your inner daredevil. Activities vary from scenic walks to skydiving and bungy jumping, and why not embrace your inner Mario Kart with a spot of luging?

 

 

 

This thrill-seeking up-beat atmosphere seeps into the evenings, and your New Zealand experience would be incomplete without a Queenstown bar crawl, followed by an infamous Fergburger- for if there was ever an experience not to be missed, it would be this culinary delight!

 

So, anyone ready for a truly epic road trip?

 

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