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Travel, Taste and Tour
YOUR U.S. AUTUMN SPENT AS A NEW ZEALAND spring
As the forests of the U.S. turn from emerald to crimson in September, New Zealand finds it is winter lands covered with early Spring blooms. If you’re seeking a bloom-filled vacation before winter’s chill begins settling in, it’s time to book your New Zealand getaway. Home to views that look like carved masterpieces and famous movie set landscapes, this country has a little adventure for everyone who visits. Before the adventure starts, however, it’s important to have the right attire for your travel needs. According to www.newzealand.com’s “Discover Spring in New Zealand,” the temperatures range from a brisk 60 degrees Fahrenheit to a sunny 66 degrees, with the occasional spring showers peppering the land. To make the most of your days and any unexpected changes in weather, be sure to keep a light sweater and umbrella in your travelling rucksack as back up. Be sure to pack your power adapters and voltage converter for all your charging needs — for New Zealand, www.asherfergusson.com offers 2020 updated insights and tips for your electronics checklist before travelling so you can travel electronic worry-free during your time abroad. With those quick recommendations in mind, it’s time to explore what a spring in New Zealand has to offer for its guests.
Top on the list for any Lord of the Rings fans out there, is spending a day wandering the breathtaking and fantastical set of the film The Hobbit. Straight out of the movie scenes, the Hobbiton Movie Set Tours company offers an incredible opportunity to jump right into your favorite films. During the Springtime, the set is teeming with darling bluebells and yellow tulips, bringing to life the green grassy meadows your favorite hobbit enjoys. Similar to this fan-filled escape, New Zealand is known by wine lovers for its incredible “Wine Trail Itinerary.” Hawke’s Bay is the first step in this wine-dyed adventure map and a leading producer for some of the world’s best red wines ranging from a delicious cabernet sauvignon to your classic chardonnays. The springtime is the ideal season to enjoy crisp winds as for five days you cycle to a new winery and enjoy the best New Zealand red wine has to offer.
Thankfully, www.newzealand.com offers a full breakdown of the Wine Trail Itinerary so you can plan this taste touring according to your unique traveler needs. If wine isn’t on your list of travel desires but hidden wonders and the outdoors is, it’s the perfect time to visit the spring-time beauty of Whanganui. Whanganui is famous for being one of the first cities to find home in New Zealand, and with the jaw-dropping Whanganui River like a silver ribbon between the land, it’s no wonder how this area became home for so many. Before the waters warm and the summer heat beams down, tourists visiting the area during this time can enjoy leisurely canoe trips down it’s scenic wonders and a jet boat visit to the national park’s hidden mystery. One of the most fascinating historical treasures that New Zealand has to offer can be found in Whanganui’s National Park. Known as “The Bridge to Nowhere,” this seemingly out of place concrete bridge looks as though it simply was dropped in the heart of a beautiful lush forest — creating an alluring sight to behold for everyone. For those hoping to view more of the Springtime blooms and botanical beauty of New Zealand, Hamilton Gardens in Waikato is a stunningly colorful retreat.
Left, Hobbiton Movie Set Tour. Bottom, People enjoying at Italian Renaissance Garden in Hamilton Gardens, New Zealand.
With a burst of brilliant reds, honeyed oranges, and warm pinks the Hamilton Gardens provides a perfect photo stop to document your travel memories while enjoying a peaceful afternoon tea. Not only does Hamilton have its stunning gardens, tourists can find themselves adventuring glow worm caves, black sand beaches, and dining like the Hobbits, making this an absolute must for creating unforgettable family memories. For our travelers hoping for a bit of shopping, cultural history, and New Zealand’s specialty treasures, the West Coast is the place to be. The West Coast is a cultural and artistic masterpiece, teeming with life and the traditions of Maori culture, legends, and art. This a must-visit for every traveler to New Zealand, a place where art and culture dance together to provide a beautiful atmosphere for learning and experience. For unique souvenir and shopping finds, the West Coast is the place to shop if you’re looking for brilliant jade or remedies and skin care from local honeybees. An adorable local store to keep in mind is called the Junction Cafe Bee Centre, a wonderful & quaint provider for all your natural honeybee product dreams — What better time to visit than when the bees are busy at work? Spending your U.S. autumn in New Zealand’s spring is most definitely the best way for building your winter survival kit, bringing back some sunlight and warmth to fend off the coming snow-made days.
