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
A visit to Rotorua would not be complete without an evening with Tamaki Tours, where you’ll experience Maori culture with a hangi (feast), and a performance of the traditional Hakka dance.
Taupo
Featuring New Zealand’s biggest lake, Taupo is a renowned backpacker hotspot, famed for its skydives, bungy jumping, and for the chance to see the notorious Kiwi bird.
If the prospect of an eight-hour hike doesn’t alarm you, make sure you do the Tongariro Crossing, and take in the spectacular views of the volcanic terrain and Emerald Lakes. You can also climb Mount Ngauruhoe as a side trip, otherwise known as The Lord of the Rings’ Mount Doom!
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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