OK so the AA is running their website on what are the best holiday activities & places to visit in NZ & summer hols are fast approaching & I thought we'd all benefit from recommendations of places to visit when we're away this summer. I'm interested to find out what your all-time favourite activites to do in NZ on holiday are.
My fave must-do activities so far have been:
Sailing with the dolphins & penguins from Paihia Wharf (Bay of Islands) on a small catermaran. We stopped off at an island for a swim & to take in the scenery (and, for a sausage sizzle!!).
Spending NYE in Paihia - fantastic fireworks that would easily challenge any top firework display in the UK!
Hot natural springs in Taupo - great for a morning's relaxation (especially when you've got a hang-over!).
Kapiti Island - good exercise walking the Trig track to the top and amazing bird-life and lovely native plants/trees. I even saw a kiwi in the wild (stayed at the Kapiti Island Alive lodge overnight - v. rough & ready but great food & very welcoming hosts) - although it rained all weekend I'd say this has been the very BEST thing I ever did in NZ!