The first thing that strikes those traveling around New Zealand, especially in the South Island, is how sparsely populated it is. Despite being slightly bigger than the UK in terms of land mass, it only has a population of around 10% of England. So a trip around the country offers a peaceful and tranquil journey. …
As someone who has had the privilege of visiting many countries and driving around to get a true feel of what they offer, I believe that New Zealand is one of the most serene countries in the world. Much of this tranquility boils down to the sparsity and the lack of population density. For instance,…
New Zealand, or Aotearoa, as it is known in Māori, is a country rich with traditions, folklore, and values. One intriguing aspect of Kiwi culture is the concept of luck—whether in everyday life or through games and entertainment, the idea of fortune plays an important role. From traditional beliefs to modern-day pastimes, luck has weaved…
Australia and New Zealand are both fantastic countries located in Oceania. Time permitting, it’s a great idea to visit both nations on the same trip due to their close proxmity. But for many people, time and budgetary constraints may force a choice. Both countries are well suited for a vacation so the Australia or New Zealand debate comes down to your interests and preferences. Upon careful comparison, one is likely better suited over the other for your vacation.
In a nutshell, Australia wins for lovers of city getaways as both Sydney and Melbourne are bigger than New Zealand’s largest city of Auckland. New Zealand wins for landscapes, with higher mountains compared to Australia. Australia wins for wildlife, with more diversity compared to New Zealand (but that also has pros and cons since New Zealand does not have poisons snakes). New Zealand wins for culture in my opinion, because Maori culture is more incorporated into New Zealand than aboriginal culture is located into Australia.
Auckland Museum, Cornwall Park and SKYCITY are some of the best things to do in Auckland, the largest city in New Zealand.
