New Zealand, also known as New Zealand, is an island nation located in the South Pacific Ocean, an extremely developed and little-noticed beautiful country in Oceania.
New Zealand is known as the last pure land of human society on earth and is also known as the loneliest country in the world. There are four reasons for this:
First, as a developed country, New Zealand has a developed economy, a high level of science and technology, and a high degree of social welfare, but it has received little attention in the world.
Second, in most of the countries that have experienced the rise of industrialization, New Zealand has a pleasant environment, the natural environment protection is very good, and in New Zealand you can experience what is the real harmonious coexistence between humans and animals.
New Zealand is located in the South Pacific, Oceania, very close to Australia, north of Antarctica, west of South America across the South Pacific, far away from the Pacific waters and then north of only some small island countries, if there is no 1600 kilometers away from Australia, it is like a lonely overseas island.
New Zealand has only a population of about five million, relative to the whole country, it can be said that the land is sparsely populated, there is a sense of loneliness between people living here, the country is not big, out of town is rarely seen human residence, giving people a sense of loneliness on the journey.
Below we give a comprehensive understanding of this mysterious and developed Pacific island country from many aspects such as national development, humanities and customs, economic exchanges, geographical overview, history and culture.
New Zealand, located in the South Pacific, the capital is Wellington, the land area is about 270,000 square kilometers, the population of about 5.11 million, the main ethnic groups are British New Zealanders, Maori, Asian New Zealanders, the official language is English, Maori.
Historical overview
New Zealand has a short history and is strictly speaking an immigrant island nation. The indigenous people who had been living here before Europeans came to New Zealand were Maori, who migrated as tribes from the Polynesian islands in the Pacific And lived here for centuries before europeans made a discovery and arrival. However, it has not been established as a national civilization and still exists on the island of New Zealand in tribal form.
1. Around 950 AD, the Polynesian navigator Kupe drifted from the Social Islands to New Zealand, and upon his return, called the place "Otilo", meaning "the land that never sleeps", or "the place where the clouds are long".
Since then, Polynesians have come here, and by the 12th century, there were many settlements in the favored areas of the entire Island of New Zealand.
2. Around 1350, a large number of Maori among polynesians migrated to the North Island and the South Island to settle down.
Before the arrival of the Europeans, the maori social organization was tribal, and the tools used were stone tools and bone tools; The inhabitants are mainly engaged in agriculture and fishing, hunting and gathering, but also have handicrafts such as carving and weaving; The tribe consisted of chiefs, freedmen, and slaves.
3. In 1642, the Dutch navigator Abel Jansson Tasman discovered new Zealand's west coast on an ocean expedition, but was attacked by Maori and quickly left when he attempted to land.
Tasman called this place "State-Enlante", meaning "land of the continent"; The post-Dutch colonists considered it to resemble the Dutch province of Sealand, and named it New Zealand (meaning New Zealand Province).
Tasman made a map of parts of the West Coast, but did not make landfall here.
4. From 1769 to 1777, Captain Cook of england went to New Zealand five times and sailed around New Zealand, drawing a more accurate map.
Since the discovery of the island of New Zealand by British Captain Cook, Europeans have begun to emigrate to the area, establishing settlements and establishing contacts with Maori. New Zealand began to move towards a modern civilized system and legal order, and gradually established a state.
(1) In 1769, British Captain James Cook and his crew became the first Europeans to set foot on New Zealand soil.
⭕️ Cook returned to Europe to begin propaganda, and Europeans began to immigrate to New Zealand, including seal and whale fishermen, missionaries, merchants and exiles, who set up settlements and gradually established towns here.
(2) In 1837, the British established the New Zealand Association, which began to immigrate to New Zealand in large numbers and declared occupation.
(3) In 1839, The British sent naval officer Hobson as Deputy Governor of New Zealand; On 6 February 1840, the British forced the Maori patriarchs to sign the Treaty of Waitangi; In 1856, New Zealand became an autonomous British colony. (New Zealand became a Dominion from 1907 until 1947 it became fully independent as a member of the Commonwealth.) ）
According to statistics, in 1840, New Zealand estimated the Maori population to be 100,000 people, and the European settlers were about 2,000 people, and the population was mainly distributed in the coastal areas. At that time, New Zealand did not have a national government or national administrators, so Maori and European groups requested certain protections from the UK to help it establish law and order accordingly.
(4) On 6 February 1840, the Maori and British Royals signed the Treaty of Waitany in the town of Waitanyi in the Bay of Islands, which made New Zealand a colony of the British Crown (this treaty is also considered the founding document of New Zealand).
• The treaty gave early pioneers the right to settle in New Zealand and promised Māori to continue to own their land, forests and fisheries as they wished;
• The treaty states that Māori will make their own decisions about land and way of life and promises to establish a government that will enable all people to live in peace and the rule of law.
• The Treaty establishes the rights of New Zealanders to British citizens;
• The treaty remains "in force" and is a controversial topic in New Zealand regarding ethnic relations.
5. After the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, more people began to settle in New Zealand, most of them settling in the Southern Islands.
★ Land on new Zealand's southern island is more suitable for farming; And as the number of pioneers increased, European settlers also discovered gold in Otago and the West Coast.
Since then, New Zealand has begun to accept immigrants in the form of national territories and has established the relevant legal and regulatory order for immigrants.
(1) After the 19th century, the North Island was gradually inhabited by more people than the South Island.
(2) In the 1880s, New Zealand's population increased to 200,000 and construction of railways and roads began, and settlers built farms that had become the backbone of New Zealand's economy.
In 1893, New Zealand became the first country in the world to grant women the right to vote.
7. In 1907, New Zealand sought independence and became a British Dominion, whose politics, economy and diplomacy remained under British control.
New Zealand was a pioneer in improving its social welfare system and had wellington, the first city in the world to develop a social welfare system: In 1935, the New Zealand government began to modernize the reform of the social welfare system, including a 40-hour work week and a state-funded health and welfare system.
• After the start of the Second World War, around 10% of New Zealand's population went abroad to fight, contributing greatly to the anti-fascist war.
• After World War II, New Zealand became a major exporter of agricultural and livestock products due to the needs of the rest of the world.
8. After the end of World War II, with the development of the colonial independence movement around the world, New Zealand became an independent sovereign state in 1947 and joined the British Commonwealth as one of its members.
9. After the 1950s, with the recovery and rapid development of the global economy, coupled with the surge in demand for industrial products during the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union, New Zealand's economy developed rapidly, and its industry prospered unprecedentedly, gradually transforming from an agricultural exporter to an industrialized country, and quickly entering the ranks of developed countries.
geographical location
New Zealand has the reputation of "the land of long white clouds", located in the southwest of the Pacific Ocean, about 1600 kilometers southeast of Australia, between Antarctica and the equator, across the Tasman Sea and Australia in the west, bordering New Caledonia, Tonga, Fiji in the north, and no other countries around.
Topography
New Zealand is made up of the North Island, the South Island, Stewart Island and a number of smaller islands in its vicinity, which are known for their "green". The territory is mountainous, with mountains and hills accounting for more than 75% of the total area. The two main islands are the South Island and the North Island.
1) New Zealand has an area of about 270,000 square kilometers, an exclusive economic zone of 1.2 million square kilometers, a water area of 2.1%, a land length of 1,600 kilometers, and a width of 450 kilometers from east to west.
2) The New Zealand plain is narrow, the rivers are short and turbulent, and the navigation is inconvenient, but the water conservancy resources are abundant; The North Island has many volcanoes and hot springs, and the South Island has many glaciers and lakes; Cook Peak in the South Island is 3754 meters above sea level, the highest peak in the country; The coastline is about 15,000 km long.
3) The main part of New Zealand's land is the South Island and the North Island, which are separated by the Cook Strait. The South Island is close to Antarctica, while the North Island is bordered by Fiji and Tonga; The capital, Wellington, as well as the largest city, Auckland, are located on the North Island.
Climatic environment
New Zealand has a temperate maritime climate with a pleasant climate, but the seasons are opposite to those in the Northern Hemisphere.
1) The temperature difference between the four seasons in New Zealand is not large, the plant growth is very luxuriant, the forest coverage rate is 29%, and the natural pasture or farm accounts for half of the national land area. Vast forests and pastures make New Zealand a veritable "green kingdom".
2) New Zealand is rich in hydropower resources, and 80% of the country's electricity is hydroelectric; The forest coverage is high and the ecological environment is very good. The North Island has many volcanoes and hot springs, and the South Island has many glaciers and lakes.
3) New Zealand seasons are the opposite of the Northern Hemisphere, so december to February is summer and June to August is winter.
4) New Zealand's climate is suitable, the temperature difference between the four seasons is not large, the average temperature in summer is about 20 °C, the average temperature in winter is about 10 °C, and the annual temperature difference is generally not more than 15 °C; Rainfall is relatively balanced, with an average annual rainfall of 600 to 1500 mm across the country.
Political and military
In 2018, New Zealand was named the cleanest country in the world by the United Nations.
1) New Zealand is still a member of the Commonwealth at the moment, nominally with the Queen of the United Kingdom as its supreme head of state.
2) Militarily, New Zealand has abolished compulsory military service and introduced voluntary military service.
Administrative divisions
New Zealand has 11 regions, 5 single jurisdictions, 67 regional administrative bodies (including 13 town halls, 53 district councils and chatham islands parliaments), in addition, New Zealand also has colonies such as the Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau.
The main cities are: Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch (Christchurch), Hamilton, Dunedin and so on.
Major cities
1. Wellington
The capital of New Zealand, which is located at the southwestern tip of New Zealand's North Island, has a population of about 450,000, making it the second most populous area in New Zealand, accounting for 11.3% of New Zealand's total population; It is the main population centre of the southern North Island and the administrative centre of the Wellington territory.
1) Wellington is also the southernmost capital in the world, the second largest city in New Zealand, and was selected as one of the 2020 Global Summer Cities; Together with Sydney and Melbourne, it became the cultural hub of Oceania, where many artists from all over the world settled or operated.
2) Wellington is New Zealand's transportation hub to and from the north and south islands and one of the best deep-water ports in the world.
3) The British named it in 1815 after arthur Wellesley, the first Duke of Wellington, who defeated Napoleon, and moved the new Zealand capital from Auckland here in 1865.
4) Wellington was the first capital in the world to draft a national welfare service, the most active city to encourage the formation of a national self-government, the political, industrial and financial center of the country, the second largest port after Auckland, a supply station for Eurasian ocean-going ships, and the largest passenger port. At the southeast end of the city, there is a modern airport built by reclaiming the sea and moving mountains. Flowers from New Zealand are often shipped from here to abroad.
5) Due to the intersection of network cables connecting the whole of Europe, Asia, North and South America and Oceania, Wellington is the city with the most cable lines in the world. Wellington has one of the fastest and largest fiber optic cable lines in the world, providing high-speed data conversion and network access to the downtown business district.
6) Wellington is also the film industry hub of the country, with a very large number of cafes, more cafes per capita than new York, the city's arts and nightlife are concentrated in the southern part of the central business district, Te Aro district is New Zealand's largest entertainment center.
2. Auckland
New Zealand's largest city, economic, cultural, shipping and tourism hub, is also New Zealand's largest port city, and one of the most developed cities in the world, with a population of 1.46 million. New Zealand's capital was originally located in Auckland, but in 1865 it moved to Wellington at the southern tip of the North Island.
1) Auckland has been voted one of the most liveable cities in the world for many years in a row and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The world's most important multinational companies have offices in Auckland, which is in fact New Zealand's "economic capital".
2) Auckland is the city with the largest number of sailboats in the world, so it is also known as the "Capital of Sail", is the main transportation and shipping hub in the southern hemisphere, and is also one of the major ports in the southern hemisphere.
3) Auckland is The gateway to New Zealand's foreign trade and tourism; Road, rail and air transport hubs; New Zealand's business and financial centre. New Zealand's stock exchange and the headquarters of most of the big banks are located here, and it is also the hub of the South Pacific.
4) In the 2015 world's most livable cities, Auckland ranked third in the world, which is also the third consecutive year that Auckland has been ranked in the top three most suitable cities in the world.
5) Auckland is home to 56 small islands, half inland towns and half seaside towns, making it a diverse water world.
3. Christchurch
Located in the canterbury plains of the eastern South Island, with a population of about 376,000, it is the industrial and commercial center of the South Island and a distribution center for wool, beef, mutton and agricultural products. The city has a strong English atmosphere, and is known as the "garden city" because of the many botanical gardens and gardens.
Social characteristics
New Zealand's social life is slow-paced and people focus on enjoying and experiencing life.
1) New Zealanders are not particular about dress, they don't like to wear formal clothes, and New Zealanders wearing beach pants and tank tops can be seen everywhere on the streets.
2) New Zealanders are very backward in public transport, people mainly rely on self-driving, so living in New Zealand, if there is no car, it will be difficult to walk.
3) New Zealanders love drag racing, and they often drive at speeds of more than 200 miles. But when they encounter pedestrians, they will first give way to pedestrians.
4) New Zealand's mobile payment is quite backward, network construction is also lagging behind, our country is now 5G network, in many parts of New Zealand are 2G and 3G network.
5) In New Zealand, any job is a weekend and various holidays, even the lowest level workers, even the waiters of the hotel and the cashier of the supermarket, so there are many places where the hotel supermarket is closed on weekends.
6) New Zealand's shops close early, and they usually stop operating after five o'clock, except for bars and restaurants, of course.
7) New Zealand has strict restrictions on alcohol, and restaurants that are licensed to sell alcohol can only sell wine, and restaurants that can sell spirits must buy a meal before they are allowed to drink a glass.
8) There are more than 200,000 Chinese in New Zealand, and Chinese are generally engaged in the catering service industry, and the number of Chinese in new Zealand is the most diligent.
9) New Zealanders tend to participate in various outdoor sports if they go out, such as rock climbing, mountain diving, skiing and other activities.
10) New Zealand's climate is temperate oceanic, here the four seasons are like spring, the climate is pleasant, is a good place for retirement and vacation.
Important international time zones
New Zealand is close to the International Date Line and is one of the first countries in the world to enter the new day. Chatham Islands and the city of Gisborne are among the first places in the world to welcome the day.
natural resources
mineral resources
New Zealand's mineral deposits are mainly coal, gold, iron ore, natural gas, and is an important exporter of mineral resources. Other resources are scarce.
Flora and fauna resources
New Zealand is home to a large number of rare flora and fauna, and about 100 million years ago, New Zealand was separated from the mainland, allowing many primitive animals and plants to survive and evolve in isolated environments. In addition to the unique flora and fauna, there is also a magnificent natural landscape with varied terrain. (Haast Giant Eagle, Parrot, Parrot, etc.)
As a result of human migration, which has led to the disappearance of a large number of rare wildlife, the New Zealand government has vigorously implemented animal and plant conservation measures, including the eradication of pests in wildlife reserves, the establishment of 13 national parks, 3 marine parks, hundreds of nature reserves and ecological zones, a marine and wetland conservation network, and the protection of special rivers and lakes. In total, about 30% of New Zealand's territory is protected.
forest resources
New Zealand is rich in forest resources, with 8.1 million hectares of forest, accounting for 30% of the country's land area, of which 6.3 million hectares are natural forests and 1.8 million hectares are cultivated. Among them, most of the natural forests are located in highland areas, most of which belong to national parks and forest parks, and are prohibited from development.
Mount Victoria is home to New Zealand's largest and one of the largest planted forests in the world.
New Zealand forests are characterized by mild, evergreen rainforests. Among them are huge tree ferns, vines and epiphytes, and the giant Kauri is one of the largest plants in the world.
economy
New Zealand's economy is dominated by industry, mining and agriculture and animal husbandry, with a developed economy and high production efficiency.
Ranked by the World Bank as one of the most business-friendly countries in the world, New Zealand has successfully transformed its agriculture-based economy into a free-market economy with an international level of industrialization.
1) The industry based on the processing of agriculture, forestry and animal husbandry products, as well as the industry and mining industry based on mineral processing, is the traditional industry of New Zealand, in recent years, some heavy industries have been established, such as steelmaking, oil refining, aluminum smelting and the manufacture of agricultural aircraft.
2) The agricultural industry is highly mechanized, and the main crops are wheat, barley, oats, fruits, etc., but the grain is not self-sufficient and needs to be imported from Australia.
3) Rich in forestry resources, forest products processing industry developed, the main export products are logs, paddles, paper and planks.
4) Animal husbandry is developed, and animal husbandry production covers an area of 13.52 million hectares, which is half of the land area. Dairy and meat are the most important export products. Crude wool exports rank first in the world, accounting for 25% of the world's total production.
(Among them, the export of agricultural and animal husbandry products accounts for about 50% of its total exports.) The export volume of lamb and dairy products ranks first in the world, and the export volume of fine wool ranks third in the world. ）
5) Rich in fishery resources, with the world's fourth largest exclusive marine economic zone (200 nautical miles exclusive economic zone), the annual production of commercially caught and farmed fish and shellfish, of which more than half is exported.
6) New Zealand is a traditional importer of funds, which implements national treatment for foreign investment, and there is no limit on the amount of foreign currency that can be brought in or out of New Zealand. (However, cash brought in or out of excess of NZ$10,000 is required to complete the "Carry Cash Report Form")
7) New Zealand has a developed tourism industry, which has the best tourism natural resources in the world, a pleasant environment, high social order and safety, and attracts tourists from all over the world to visit once a year. Tourism is an important pillar of its economy and one of the main foreign exchange earnings.
8) New Zealand's aviation industry is very developed, because of new Zealand's good climate, advanced flight control services, excellent visibility, and very high number of private aircraft, with an average of one person per ten people having a private flying license.
⭕️ New Zealand has thousands of general airlines and more than 200 flying clubs, and 360 domestic airports provide take-off and landing services.
The airport in Auckland, New Zealand, successfully completed the world's first second-generation sustainable biofuel test flight.
Social and people's livelihood
Education
New Zealand has a 13-year compulsory education system, with 6 years of primary school, 2 years of junior high school and 5 years of high school.
1) National primary and secondary schools provide free education, with a school age of 5 years old, and free and compulsory education for adolescents aged 6 to 19.
2) Early childhood education is not compulsory education, but the care of infants and young children before going to school.
3) Most children in New Zealand start school at the age of 5, attend public schools (government-funded) until the age of 19 is free of charge, and students receiving special education (with disabilities, learning and behavioural disabilities) are extended to 21 years old.
4) There are well-known universities in higher education institutions: the world-renowned University of Auckland, Auckland University of Technology, Victoria University of Wellington, etc.
2. Health care
New Zealand has a free medical system and hospitalizations for illness are free.
1) In New Zealand, as long as you are an office worker, you must pay medical insurance, and all the costs of hospitalization are covered by the government, and individuals do not need to pay a penny.
2) Although it does not cost money to be hospitalized, the medical efficiency in New Zealand is very low, and it requires an appointment to see a doctor and waits for a certain amount of time.
3) New Zealand passed the Euthanasia Act in 2011.
III. Social Security
New Zealand is a developed country with high welfare, its social welfare and protection are very comprehensive and perfect, and because the fertility rate is declining, the government encourages fertility, and has a lot of welfare for fertility.
1) In New Zealand, the state is responsible for reimbursement of all expenses incurred during a woman's pregnancy.
2) Newborns can receive parental and milk powder gold every month after birth, and can receive them until they are 18 years old.
Data show that in New Zealand, for every child born, the government has to subsidize 800,000 yuan. So some New Zealanders have several children in their lifetime.
3) In New Zealand, unemployment benefits can be received regularly during unemployment until a job is found. The general proportion of benefits received is 60% of the average Salary in New Zealand, which is about 15,000 yuan.
4) New Zealand strictly enforces the labor protection law, working eight hours to eight hours, but including lunch, noon break, afternoon tea time, so the general real working time is about five hours.
5) Because New Zealand is an immigrant country, there are more ethnic holidays in the country, plus statutory holidays, and there are about 140 days of rest a year.
Fourth, sports
1) Rugby is the most popular and influential sport in New Zealand, the New Zealand national team has won the Rugby World Cup and has long been among the best in the world.
2) New Zealand is famous for its extreme sports and adventure travel. In 1988, Queenstown on the South Island established the world's first commercial high-altitude bounce field; Mountaineering is also a popular sport, with the most famous mountaineer being Sir Edmund Hillary, the first person in the world to successfully climb to the summit of Mount Everest.
Transportation
In terms of transportation in New Zealand, the country is mainly based on roads, with deindustrialization, railway transportation is mainly sightseeing tourism, followed by maritime transportation.
International transportation is mainly based on air transport, supplemented by sea transport, New Zealand, especially the aviation industry, is developed, and is world-class in cultivating aviation talents.
Ethnicity and religion of the population
1) New Zealand's total population is about 5.11 million, of which the North Island has the largest population, about 3.85 million people, accounting for 75% of the national population, and mainly concentrated around the capital Wellington, Auckland and other metropolitan areas; The South Island has a population of about 1.15 million people, accounting for about 23% of the country's population.
2) Of New Zealand's population, 74% are descendants of British immigrants (including other European immigrants, mixed British and Maori descendants), compared to only 9% of the indigenous Maori population. There are now about 200,000 Chinese in New Zealand, accounting for about 4.2% of the total population of New Zealand, and Chinese New Zealanders are the fifth largest ethnic group in New Zealand.
3) Because New Zealand is a typical immigrant country, coupled with the fact that the native Maori people also occupy a certain social status, centuries of mixed habitation and mutual influence, the exchange of immigrants from various countries, its religion is diverse, 48.9% believe in Protestantism, Catholicism. Others include the original maori beliefs, Chinese and other ethnic beliefs.
Customs and taboos
1) New Zealanders have a restrained personality, and even if they watch movies, they often watch them separately between men and women.
2) The legal age of marriage in New Zealand is 16 years old, but parental consent and guardianship are required to marry before the age of 18.
On 9 December 2004, the New Zealand Parliament passed a majority of citizens of homosexuals and cohabitants and enjoyed legal status equivalent to that of legal couples.
3) New Zealanders like to enjoy, they do not pay attention to face problems, buy things do not look at the brand, focus on eating, drinking and having fun.
4) In New Zealand, no matter what you do, you must make an appointment in advance, from being sick to being hospitalized, to eating and getting a haircut, these must be booked in advance, otherwise it is absolutely not OK.
5) New Zealanders generally eat AA, which is a point in many European and American countries.
6) New Zealanders don't like to drink water because milk is cheaper than water in New Zealand supermarkets, but the water quality in New Zealand is very good, and tap water can be drunk directly.
7) New Zealanders like to keep pets, especially for cats, the number of New Zealand cats is the first in the world, known as the "world cat country".
8) New Zealanders make a great distinction between work and life, and New Zealanders believe that work is in the service of life, so there is no overtime culture in New Zealand.
9) Young people in New Zealand do not like to get married, some of them have children who are several years old, but they still live together, do not marry, and the law stipulates that property can be divided equally without a marriage license.
10) New Zealanders communicate primarily by sending emails, and they don't like to call and text.
11) New Zealanders don't like the numbers 13 and Friday, which they think are unlucky.
tourism
New Zealand is only a little larger than Guangxi and has a population of about 20% of Beijing. But this small southern hemisphere country is hailed by Chinese tourists as "the best travel destination in the world."
Perhaps, only if you have truly lived in the "land of long white clouds" will you understand its charm.
I. Overview
New Zealand is a condensed version of paradise
In New Zealand, snow-capped mountains, seas, fjords and lakes are all condensed in the north and south of the two small islands.
If you want to see the sea, go to the 90-mile beach of the North Island; If you want to see the snow-capped mountains, go to the Southern Alps of the South Island; Don't want to miss the mountains and the sea, so head to Milford Sound.
△ If you want to see the lake, go to Lake Taupo in the North Island; If you want to see the glacier, go to the Fox Glacier on the South Island; For a stroll between lakes and mountains, head to the Milford Trail for a day.
If you want to sweep these landscapes to the end, all you need is a car, eating hot pot and singing, passing through the mountains and the sea, and then passing through the glacier lakes (New Zealand's trains are relatively slow, passenger trains are mainly tourism-oriented, taking the train can slowly enjoy the scenery of New Zealand, if it is an errand, it is not recommended to take).
Shopping in New Zealand can be assured
Although not a shopping destination, new Zealand is particularly preferred by tourist shoppers.
Thanks to the zero-pollution natural environment, Milk powder, health care products, cosmetics and wool products produced in New Zealand are internationally popular.
- Health care products include: deep-sea fish oil, manuka honey, propolis, royal jelly and so on.
- Cosmetics include: New Zealand sheep oil, poisonous bee mask, kiwi skin care products, etc.
- Wool products are the focus: wool boots, wool coats, etc.
- New Zealand special small gifts are also a good choice: green jade, Maori wood carving, handmade glass products are all good ornaments.
Second, the main tourist cities and regions
1, Wellington, its border to the bay, the direction of Nicholson Harbor along an active geological fault, to the west of the terrain suddenly raised, so many of Wellington's urban areas are higher than the city centre, and often affected by sea breezes, most of the year is windy, the world's largest average wind speed of the city, so it is called "wind city".
It is known for its beautiful natural harbor and green hillsides. The hillside is dotted with Colonial Gaiwa bungalows; The city's central business district is located near the port, which is very convenient; Its nearby mountains are verdant, blue seas and blue skies, the climate is mild, and the four seasons are like spring, which is a famous tourist destination in the South Pacific region.
Under the influence of the oceanic climate, wellington's weather is warm and sunny; It is located in a fault zone, except for a flat land near the sea, the entire city is built on a mountain.
A major earthquake in 1855 severely damaged the port of Wellington, which was rebuilt after 1948.
2, Auckland, which is a beautiful garden city, tourism is developed. Albert Park, One Tree Mountain, Auckland Lion Park, the largest wildlife park in the South Pacific, Rainbow Wonderland, New Zealand's largest playground, the "Underwater World", a collection of marine flora and fauna, a history museum with handicrafts from Maori ancestors, and a modern museum showing new developments in transportation and technology are all good places for tourists to visit.
Here is a variety of landscapes, with dense pristine rainforests in the west, leading to black sand beaches on the mountain shoulders; To the east is a golden sand beach dotted with Christmas trees. To the north, rolling hills can be seen, and beyond this wine region is the vast coast; To the south are forests and inlets.
Located near Tikuyti, 168 kilometres south of Auckland, waitomo Glowworm Caves is a world-famous tourist destination known as the "Eighth Wonder of the World".
3, The Coromandel Peninsula, located in the east of Auckland, west of Howraki Bay, here is a rural scenery, this is a holiday destination in New Zealand. The primeval forest covers the volcanic hills here, and the beaches, harbors and shallow bays form a magnificent coastline, the beach here is very magical, hot water can be bubbled from the middle of the sand, visitors can dig out the hot spring pools themselves, and tourists can also fish, raft and swim here.
Third, tourism resources
New Zealand has 14 national parks, 3 marine parks and 3 World Heritage Sites, one of which is a dual heritage.
1. The most beautiful place in New Zealand, the Bay of Islands
1) The Bay of Islands where the main cities are: Paisia, Russell and Waitangi.
2) Russell was once the first capital of New Zealand; Paisia belongs to the middle of the Bay of Islands location and has a lot of hotels; Waitangi, a city centered on the house where Maori and Europeans signed the Treaty of Waitangi.
3) Other important attractions here are the Maori Synagogue with carved beams and paintings, the largest Maori warship, the tourist centre and the art gallery.
⭕️ Waitangi occupies an extremely important place in the minds of New Zealanders and is a "must-see" for visitors interested in New Zealand's history and culture.
2. National parks
North Island: Egmont National Park, Urevera National Park, East Carillo National Park, Whanganui National Park
South Island: Abel Tasman National Park, Arthur Pass National Park, Mount Cook National Park, Fiordland National Park, Kahurangi National Park, Mount Aspiring National Park, Nelson Lake National Park, Paparowa National Park, Westside National Park
Stewart Island: Reciola National Park
3. World Heritage Site
Tongariro National Park, New Zealand's Sub-Antarctic Islands.
4. Famous scenic spots
1. Shopping and entertainment
1) Queenstown, surrounded by the Southern Alps, was once famous for its gold rush and is an important spot for shopping tourism in New Zealand. There are all kinds of shops selling authentic crafts and jewelry; There are many Chinese restaurants that are favored by tourists.
2) The Sky Tower, located in the heart of Auckland, is 328 meters high and is the standard building in Auckland and the tallest building in the Southern Hemisphere. It is connected to other buildings to form the huge Sky City, which brings together New Zealand's largest casino, ten restaurants and bars, four-star+ hotels, theatres and many unique tourist adventure scenes. There is also a huge underground car park and an intercity Bus terminal.
2. Cultural tourism
Maori Cultural Village, near downtown Rotorua, is home to a Maori village called Oshi nemutu, which houses a Maori conference hall with beautiful motifs depicting the history of the Arawa tribe carved on the pillars.
3. Sightseeing
1) Kapiti Island, an uninhabited island in the southwest of New Zealand's North Island, at the northern end of the Cocker Strait, with an area of 23 square kilometers and rugged terrain, 1/2 of which is forested. In 1897, almost all of them were classified as wildlife sanctuaries, which are now bird sanctuaries.
2) Wellington Botanic Gardens, located on a V-shaped mountain ridge in Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, covering an area of 26 hectares. It seems to be an international garden, and the famous trees and flowers of the world can be seen here.
3) Hot Springs (Sulphur City), the Rotorua region of New Zealand's North Island is one of the most important geothermal activity areas, with hot springs, geysers, hissing steam vents and steaming mud ponds. Because of the strong smell here, it has gained the nickname of "sulfur city".
4) East Garillo National Park, a famous tourist attraction and New Zealand's most famous volcanic park, has 15 recently active or active craters, arranged in a linear pattern, extending northeastward.
4. Leisure vacation
1) New Zealand has 14 holiday estates in the "Small and Beautiful Hotels World Ranking".
2) As social lifestyles change, so are hotels in New Zealand, with more and more places to stay today offering spas.
3) New Zealand's hot springs are very famous, famous for:
Famous for its geysers and boiling mud ponds, Rotorua is New Zealand's most famous spa township.
Located north of Christchurch, Hanmer Springs is New Zealand's main highland spa resort.
Because New Zealand is located on the Pacific Rim, there are geothermal hot springs everywhere. These hot springs have been a favorite of the local Maori for hundreds of years, and became popular when Europeans began to pay attention to the health benefits of mineral springs.
Specialty diets
New Zealand's food health and safety is the best, because the environmental protection is better, the ingredients are green and healthy. At the same time, as a country of immigrants, New Zealand brings together the cuisines of various countries, and if you are a foodie, you can feast on new Zealand.
1) New Zealand's "Pacific Rim" style of cuisine is influenced by Europe, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Polynesia, Japan and Vietnam, and cafes and restaurants across the country offer this combination of local specialties.
2) For an authentic New Zealand style, order a dish made from lamb, pork, venison, sweet potatoes, abalone, salmon, crayfish, Bluff oysters, mussels, scallops, kiwifruit and tree tomatoes.
3) There is also the most iconic New Zealand dessert "Palova", which is made with white cream and fresh fruit or berries spread over a meringue.
4) If you like to eat crayfish, go to the lobster town of Kaikoura, a two-foot long lobster can definitely make you feast.
5) In addition, as New Zealand is a big fishing country, abalone, salmon, crayfish, bluff oysters, mussels and scallops will all be your next reason to come to New Zealand.
6) New Zealand is a big country in animal husbandry, where cattle and sheep are everywhere, and the lamb here is known as "the world's first", and foodies who like to eat meat, especially those who love to eat lamb, should not miss it.
7) With the exception of a few high-end luxury restaurants in big cities, the modern trend is towards a more relaxed coffee-bar style of dining.
8) Exotic cuisine includes Japanese, Indian, Halal, Italian, Mexican, Chinese, Malaysian and Thai, with more than 900 Asian restaurants throughout New Zealand.
9) New Zealand's climate is very suitable for fruit cultivation, there are many types of fruits, of which kiwifruit, cherry, passion fruit, Fiji fruit is a must-eat fruit to New Zealand (importantly, New Zealand agriculture does not allow the use of fertilizers and pesticides, eating fruit in New Zealand does not need to worry about fertilizers and pesticides, you can eat with confidence).
10) New Zealand's climate and light are very suitable for fruit growth, so new Zealand grapes are of first-class quality, and although the wines here are not famous in France, they are also excellent in quality and taste, and in terms of overall quality, they do not belong to France at all.