Top 10 Cool Places in New Zealand

New Zealand's spectacularly diverse and beautiful landscape has vast mountain ranges, steaming volcanoes, stunning coastlines, deeply indented fiords and lush rainforests. Comparable in size or shape to Great Britain, Colorado or Japan, New Zealand has a population of only 4 million - making it one of the world's least crowded countries.

It is a haven for those seeking peace and relaxation and also its a well known playground for thrill seekers and adventurers. A temperate climate with relatively small seasonal variation makes it an ideal year-round holiday destination.

So here is our top 10 cool places to visit in New Zealand...

Fiordland National Park
Here in the Fiordlands you will find a place where glaciers have carved many deep fiords the most famous of which is Milford Sound. Other notable fiords located in this region include Doubtful and Dusky Sound.

Abel Tasman National Park
Another place in New Zealand you must see is the Abel Tasman National Park, New Zealand’s smallest National Park.



Queenstown
Queenstown is New Zealand’s most popular destination and regarded as New Zealand’s adventure capital. Queenstown hosts most of the countries bungy jump sites and many other outdoor activities such as shotover jet and white water rafting.



Rotorua
Rotorua is famous for its volcanic activity which includes geysers, steaming hot pools, mud pools and lakes. It is the spiritual home to the Maori.

Bay of Islands
The Bay of Islands is a “must see” if you are visiting New Zealand. It's one of the places renowned for having 144 islands, with many superb beaches and secluded bays and an abundance of marine life.



Mount Cook
The highest Mountain in New Zealand and its most popular tourist destination. Mt Cook National Park located in the Canterbury region is another National Park that you must see.



Westland National Park
Located in the South of New Zealand West Coast, famous for its diverse landscape, glaciers, Franz Joseph Glacier and Fox Glacier, it spectacular scenery and pristine nature.



Tongariro National Park
The Tongariro National Park, located in the Taupo region, is a World Heritage Park and one of the oldest National Parks in the world. The park contains three superb volcanoes - Mt Ruapehu, Mt Tongariro and Mt Ngauruhoe.

Coromandel
The Coromandel is where the kiwi's go on holiday. Renowned wordwide for its natural beauty - misty rainforests and pristine golden beaches, the Coromandel is blessed with hundreds of natural hideaways, making it an ideal place to slow down, relax and unwind. Dig your own hot spa pool in the sand at Hot Water Beach, explore the Coromandel Forest Park, or cruise the islands by boat.

Kaikoura
Another must see destination is Kaikoura situated in the middle between Christchurch and Picton on the East Coast of New Zealand’s South Island. Here you can swin with dolphins in their natural habitat and see some amazing marine life.

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Cool Former Hokkaido Travel World

Cool Former Hokkaido Travel World

The Former Hokkaidō Government Office Building is an American-neo-baroque structure constructed in 1888 as a base of the Hokkaidō administration. The nickname is Akarenga or "Red Brick." It is the symbol of Hokkaidō and was designated a Japanese Important Cultural Property in 1969. Currently, the facilities inside the building include a conference room, a museum shop, a tourist information office, and a few historical exhibition rooms and libraries. Visitors can enter the building for free. Flower gardens and a pond are located in front of the building, which occasionally are designated as some event venues.

Though the interior was destroyed once by fire, it was restored in 1968 to its original state, and in 1969 was designated as an important cultural property for its superior western architecture. The building contains the Archives of Hokkaido and the Gallery of Hokkaido's History of the Historical Museum of Hokkaido, providing visitors an introduction to the history and culture of Hokkaido.

Cool Downtown Honolulu Capitol District

Cool Downtown Honolulu Capitol District

Downtown Honolulu is the current and historic central part of Honolulu—bounded by Nuʻuanu Stream to the west, Ward Avenue to the east, Vineyard Boulevard to the north, and Honolulu Harbor to the south—situated within the larger Honolulu District. The Capitol District, or Civic Center, contains most of the federal, state, and city governmental buildings and is centered on the Hawaiʻi State Capitol, ʻIolani Palace, and Honolulu Hale (city hall). It is roughly bounded by Richards Street on the west, Ward Avenue on the east, Vineyard Boulevard to the north, and Nimitz Highway to the south.

Double Helix Bridge Travel World

Double Helix Bridge Travel World

The Double Helix Bridge is a bridge under construction in Singapore. Linking Marina Centre with Marina South in the Marina Bay area, it is located beside the Benjamin Sheares Bridge. The design consortium is an international team with Australian architects the Cox Group and engineers Arup, combining with Singapore based Architects 61. The bridge is expected to be a focal point for the community, linking cultural, recreational and entertainment facilities in the area and complementing the walking look around Marina Bay. On the walls of the bridge, paintings and drawings of young children will be put up for tourists and Singaporeans alike to enjoy.

Cool Roscommon Castle Travel Pictures

Cool Roscommon Castle Travel Pictures

Roscommon Castle was built in the late 13th Century. Brian F O’Carroll of OCA undertook a comprehensive Topographical Survey of the Castle in 1981. Historical research was then carried out over a period of time in Ireland and the UK. The Castle is owned by the current Earl of Essex and plans are being prepared to Market the Castle and its surrounds as a major Tourist destination.

Cool Toscany Enjoy In Italy Travel

Cool Toscany Enjoy In Italy Travel

The lovely town of Bagni di Lucca situated on the banks of the Lima River in Tuscany, Italy reached the peak of popularity in the early 19th century as a very elite spa. Many celebrities such as Puccini, Shelley and Byron, royalty and the rich gentry flocked to 'Bagni' to enjoy the thermal waters.

Using your own private villa apartment as a home base, day trips to the hill towns of Tuscany such as Lucca, Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa, Bologna and dozens of other destinations are all within an hour's to an hour and a half drive for daily adventures. All of the rentals have been recently restored with re-designed interiors by a famous Florentine architect, creating spacious, private apartments while maintaining the classic Tuscan character of the homes, both inside and out.

Cool Mexico Adventure Travel Gallery

Cool Mexico Adventure Travel Gallery

The optional activities available on our Mexico tours include snorkelling & scuba diving; horse back riding; sea kayaking; jungle canoeing. Those who have found themselves visiting Mexico City may enjoy hiking one of the nearby volcano of Ixtaccihuatl. Many hikers enjoyed the twin volcanoes of Popocatepetl and

Best Monte Carlo Opera House Travel Pictures

Best Monte Carlo Opera House Travel Pictures

Cool Frankfurt Germany Travel Hotels Tower Pictures

Cool Frankfurt Germany Travel Hotels Tower Pictures

We were now the second time in the castle Schlemmin invited to a wedding - and each time we were absolutely thrilled. This beautifully restored hotel is convinced by the attention to detail - all furniture is appropriate to the style of the castle!

Frankfurters are long and thin pieces of meat with an outer casing that is stuffed with pork, beef or a combination of the two. Frankfurters have a German origin and have been popular in the United States for centuries. There are many ways to cook frankfurters, including grilling, boiling, baking and steaming.

Cool Barcelona Spain Hotels Travel Towers

Cool Barcelona Spain Hotels Travel Towers

Mediterranean flavors and art are all part of this cosmopolitan city, This Gay friendly city is also a great starting point for a leisurely trip down the famous coast or a short ferry ride to one of the sunny islands.

Hotels in Barcelona Spain come in two, decidedly different, flavors. Hotels in the Ciutat Vella mainly the Gothic Quarter and along the Rambla are centrally located and convenient for sightseeing, though sometimes short on peace and quiet. Cheap hotels in Barcelona are generally found in and around this district. Beyond the Gothic Quarter, in the wider and cleaner streets of the Eixample neighborhood, travelers will find the nicest Barcelona Spain hotel options.

Cool Cruise To Canada Travel Pictures

Cool Cruise To Canada Travel Pictures

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Cool Boat Quay in Singapore Travel Gallery

Cool Boat Quay in Singapore Travel Gallery

China Town is a definite must to visit whilst in Singapore. It is an easy walk from the Swissotel The Stamford or anywhere near the Raffles area. You can just walk down North Bridge Road, crossing over the Elgin Bridge near Boat Quay. Just before Elgin Bridge on the left-hand side of the road in the Singapore Parliament Building, which is in a great location just by the river.

Walked between Clarke and Boat Quays and Boat Quay in its day might have been a quaint fun place to eat overlooking the river. However, the presence of being hassled and stopped by every shop like...