Why New Zealand Should Be at the Top of Your Bucket List

New Zealand is one of the countries that find their way to the top of people’s bucket list again and again. In a post on travel website Matador Network, Jessica Elliott shares 14 photos that show why New Zealand should be at the top of your bucket list.

One of the things people who come to New Zealand find astounding is its many beautiful beaches and the fact that even in summer the beaches are not that crowded.

“There are more sheep than people in New Zealand. And more people in many US cities than the whole of the country. This leads to wide open spaces,” writes Elliott.

The country’s thermal pools, breath-taking hikes, Port Waikato, Pancake Rocks, green hills, beautiful rugged coastlines and Auckland also feature in Elliott’s list on why New Zealand should be at the top of your bucket list.

Elliott also highlights the country’s “spirit to rebuild”, referencing Christchurch’s rebuilding efforts following the 2011 earthquake.

“The city is still rebuilding today, with modern design including a mall built from storage containers and incorporation of bike lanes on all roads. Cathedral Square stands as hope for the city to come, but a continued reminder of what the city went through. Reconstruction of the cathedral remains outstanding as citizens disagree on reconstruction vs. demolition,” writes Elliott.

To see all 14 reasons and photos that demonstrate why New Zealand should be at the top of your bucket list please click here.

Article Source: Matador Network, Jessica Elliott, June 3, 2016

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