I'm from Wellington, and you should definitely visit here. The national museum, Te Papa, is unlike any other you've seen before, with a variety of engaging exhibitions that will keep you busy for at least a whole day. And it's designed with the expectation of school trips, so it's very child-friendly. Not far from that is Zealandia, a world first urban bird sanctuary with amazing hikes full of native bird life. There's also Weta Workshop and other locations for any LotR fans.
Over the kaimais the mighty Waikato...things to do Hobbiton Hamilton Gardens (world famous) Raglan Beach, Waitomo caves, and so much more....I live in Morrinsville. Famous for its cow sculptures
Just out of kawakawa on the way to paihia and waitangi where the treaty was signed in the 1840s. Beaches, climate, Lauri forests, history, great food, fishing, the hole in the rock, water sports, moderate hikes. The list is endless
You don't need a list... pick a direction and drive. Time spent planning is time not doing. I life in Auckland (hope to be moving south early next year... I'd only visit to attend events, e.g., an AB's test (or if the Black Ferns make the World Cup final)... otherwise it's very similar to any other reasonably sized city in the world; some good stuff and some not so good stuff. The places that are a must to visit (if you're into nature) is the Catlins and Fiordland... a bit of driving from Queenstown, but worth it.
Live in the largest polynesian city in the world, in Auckland you will experience such diversity of cultures from all over the world, from foods to fashion , beautiful beaches, shopping, restaurants and cafes galore, nature's gift right on our door step, the Waitakere ranges with its native bush walks , the humidity in summer might be alot but welcome to beautiful Auckland
Dude you doing pretty good, native New Zealand place names are very difficult especially if you haven't been brought up here. I live in Mount Roskill, Auckland. Sadly these days tge only good thing about living here is access to Auckland motorway system. One hood thong about Auckland is we usually get all the good and new stuff up here like Concerts, Costco, Trade shows etc. One notable famous things about Roskill is I went to school around same time as Russell Growe @ Mt Roskill Grammer School. But Auckland is great for beaches, bush walks, islands, etc but gets old FAST.
Palmerston North. Comedian john cleese called it the "Suicide capital of the world" so we named the rubbish dump "mount cleese" Central to everything in NZ with beaches and nature in minutes
Rotorua - ur neighbour, lakes, volcanic scenery, redwood forest, and lots more adventure, 2nd biggest tourist destination in the north... Queenstown being no.1 lot's more to do in winter and all year round...
Hey hey hey. So I live in Gisborne. Like I said in my last comment... I'm on the same side of the island as you (East Coast represent right)... however I do live in the first city that sees the new day. We are also where Captain Cook landed. We have East Cape lighthouse in our region (the Eastern most point in New Zealand) which gets super busy on New Years Eve/New Years Day. We are a farming/beach city and we will dethrone New Plymouth for hottest city I'm sure. We have a few hiking trails you all may like. We also have in our region the mountain Hikurangi (Hee-coo-rah-ngee) Maui fished up (look up Maui fishes up New Zealand)... And we pronounce his name Mah-wee.
Currently living in Stratford in the Taranaki region. I've not long moved here from Tauranga. Bop is beautiful but Taranaki has a bit of a quieter pace of life ie. Traffic is not as frustratingly "Aucklandish" (there's a new word for you😁) Taranaki blows me away with the number of amazing free, beautiful things to do. I've only scratched the surface but so far: Pukekura Park (in New Plymouth), heading South out of town "Meeting of the Waters scenic reserve" (we took the path to the right at the end of the carpark), Lake Mangamahoe (climb to the lookout), Stratford the clocktower display of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet, then head up the mountain on a clear day and look out to Ruapehu & see both coasts & have a coffee & kai at the Mountain House, Dawson Falls, Opunake,The lighthouse at Pungarehu then back to NP. Didn't mention Waitara or the coastal walkway or the Te Rewa Rewa bridge. Achievable in a couple of days (or 3), but there's heaps of other things I haven't mentioned coz I haven't done them yet. Happy exploring NZ. ☺️
Everyone says stay away from Auckland as it is too big, but as a seventh generation born and bred in Aucklander, this is paradise. I have just come back from a weekend on Waiheke Island, so I would say come to Auckland, get out on the gulf and explore the islands.
I'm in Hastings, Hawkes Bay. We're known for sunshine, vineyards and art deco. We're also right next door to Napier so if you go to Napier you might as well drive an extra 10 minutes down the road to Hastings
Palmerston North has a tech and a university for when your children are ready to go. I love Auckland. If you visit go West, there's a forest, some beautiful beaches and any number of art trails.
try to catch aurora borealis some time. The best places to see Southern Lights in New Zealand are Lake Tekapo, Stewart Island, The Otago Peninsula, The Catlins, Chatham Islands, Queenstown and the Great Barrier Island. The best time to see Southern Lights in New Zealand is between March-September i.e the winter months. It appears at midnight between 12 AM- 1:30 AM. In order to see them, the sky has to be clear, dark and there should be no presence of clouds. Aurora Lights Zealand exhibits their spell for 15-30 minutes.
Please stop calling yourself dumb. You have only been here a short time. It's going to take quite a bit more time to get your head around things. You will be a completely different person in a couple of years and a whole lot more comfortable with everything. Enjoy the journey anyway.
I'm located in the Whangarei district, also described as "the city with 100 beaches". Which also is the most northern city in NZ, homed to the main population within the Northland Region. Some of the most well known tourists attractions include the Adventure Forest, Whangarei Falls, 90 Mile Beach, Kiwi North museum + natural park, and Whangarei Art museum (free entry)/Town Basin. Along with a couple of Historically significant places like Mair Park, home to Mount Parihaka. An area of historical significance to the indigenous people of Northland. Another being the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, the place where the treaty of Waitangi (NZ's founding agreement document between the Maori and the British) was signed in 1840.
Waitarere Beach, west of Levin, lower north island - west coast, small village - a ‘bedroom community’ for Wellington, affordable living , express train s and park n Ride for commuting, gorgeous beaches, views of the South Island - north of Waikanae hot dry endless summers, miserable winters, fishing, biking, mountain biking… one hour from Wellington, 35 mins from Palmerston North. Small town with a cosmopolitan leaning population.
You're living in a great area, just adjust. Im an expat kiwi living in Brizzy, but as an ex, Aucklander I headed to the Northland region every year, since the 90s only because I'm a keen fisho, and my kids were growing up. I also love the area , great Weather, great people, and its so laid back in the Summer. Just study up, on what you want in life, be it, work life balance, country life, city life, etc...anywhere in NZ is great. We all have preferences, but its up to guys...do the homework...and she'll be right.
If your coming to Rotorua I'd be happy to show you and the family around it very touristy here but we can take you on a bit of a off the beaten track and can experience things the normal tourist wouldn't.
Tauranga, Papamoa, Omokaroa, Greerton, Judea, Bethlehem are all lovely places to live . Horowhenua is a lovely Rural area on the south west coast of the North lsland with 3 beaches : Himitangi, Foxton and Waitarere. At Foxton Town there's are interesting Museums and even a Windmill. Further south is Levin with an amazing library comolex, water and adventure parks and RJs licorice factory
I'm from Wellington, and you should definitely visit here. The national museum, Te Papa, is unlike any other you've seen before, with a variety of engaging exhibitions that will keep you busy for at least a whole day. And it's designed with the expectation of school trips, so it's very child-friendly. Not far from that is Zealandia, a world first urban bird sanctuary with amazing hikes full of native bird life. There's also Weta Workshop and other locations for any LotR fans.
Over the kaimais the mighty Waikato...things to do Hobbiton Hamilton Gardens (world famous) Raglan Beach, Waitomo caves, and so much more....I live in Morrinsville. Famous for its cow sculptures
Just out of kawakawa on the way to paihia and waitangi where the treaty was signed in the 1840s. Beaches, climate, Lauri forests, history, great food, fishing, the hole in the rock, water sports, moderate hikes. The list is endless
You don't need a list... pick a direction and drive. Time spent planning is time not doing.
I life in Auckland (hope to be moving south early next year... I'd only visit to attend events, e.g., an AB's test (or if the Black Ferns make the World Cup final)... otherwise it's very similar to any other reasonably sized city in the world; some good stuff and some not so good stuff.
The places that are a must to visit (if you're into nature) is the Catlins and Fiordland... a bit of driving from Queenstown, but worth it.
Live in the largest polynesian city in the world, in Auckland you will experience such diversity of cultures from all over the world, from foods to fashion , beautiful beaches, shopping, restaurants and cafes galore, nature's gift right on our door step, the Waitakere ranges with its native bush walks , the humidity in summer might be alot but welcome to beautiful Auckland
I live in Whitby near Porirua near Wellington It is very nice here
Papamoa is Perfekt
I gotta tell you, you're not bad at getting the pronunciation! Love that you're trying, and that's more important
I live local, if you wanna grab a beer I can give you a quick rundown
Christchurch is in vertually the middle of the south island on the east coast
Dude you doing pretty good, native New Zealand place names are very difficult especially if you haven't been brought up here. I live in Mount Roskill, Auckland. Sadly these days tge only good thing about living here is access to Auckland motorway system. One hood thong about Auckland is we usually get all the good and new stuff up here like Concerts, Costco, Trade shows etc. One notable famous things about Roskill is I went to school around same time as Russell Growe @ Mt Roskill Grammer School. But Auckland is great for beaches, bush walks, islands, etc but gets old FAST.
Palmerston North. Comedian john cleese called it the "Suicide capital of the world" so we named the rubbish dump "mount cleese"
Central to everything in NZ with beaches and nature in minutes
Rotorua - ur neighbour, lakes, volcanic scenery, redwood forest, and lots more adventure, 2nd biggest tourist destination in the north... Queenstown being no.1 lot's more to do in winter and all year round...
Not Rotorua now! It embarrasses the heck out of me now and it concerns me what tourists must think with what's happening there!
Queenstown much too expensive
@@lesleyhughes3174 So you lived their then...
@@lesleyhughes3174 What are u talking about...
Nothing particularly wrong with Tauranga, lived there for years
Hey hey hey.
So I live in Gisborne. Like I said in my last comment... I'm on the same side of the island as you (East Coast represent right)... however I do live in the first city that sees the new day. We are also where Captain Cook landed. We have East Cape lighthouse in our region (the Eastern most point in New Zealand) which gets super busy on New Years Eve/New Years Day. We are a farming/beach city and we will dethrone New Plymouth for hottest city I'm sure. We have a few hiking trails you all may like. We also have in our region the mountain Hikurangi (Hee-coo-rah-ngee) Maui fished up (look up Maui fishes up New Zealand)... And we pronounce his name Mah-wee.
Currently living in Stratford in the Taranaki region. I've not long moved here from Tauranga. Bop is beautiful but Taranaki has a bit of a quieter pace of life ie. Traffic is not as frustratingly "Aucklandish" (there's a new word for you😁)
Taranaki blows me away with the number of amazing free, beautiful things to do. I've only scratched the surface but so far: Pukekura Park (in New Plymouth), heading South out of town "Meeting of the Waters scenic reserve" (we took the path to the right at the end of the carpark), Lake Mangamahoe (climb to the lookout), Stratford the clocktower display of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet, then head up the mountain on a clear day and look out to Ruapehu & see both coasts & have a coffee & kai at the Mountain House, Dawson Falls, Opunake,The lighthouse at Pungarehu then back to NP. Didn't mention Waitara or the coastal walkway or the Te Rewa Rewa bridge. Achievable in a couple of days (or 3), but there's heaps of other things I haven't mentioned coz I haven't done them yet. Happy exploring NZ. ☺️
Waikanai pronounced why can I is a suburb of wellington
Everyone says stay away from Auckland as it is too big, but as a seventh generation born and bred in Aucklander, this is paradise. I have just come back from a weekend on Waiheke Island, so I would say come to Auckland, get out on the gulf and explore the islands.
I'm in Hastings, Hawkes Bay. We're known for sunshine, vineyards and art deco. We're also right next door to Napier so if you go to Napier you might as well drive an extra 10 minutes down the road to Hastings
Palmerston North has a tech and a university for when your children are ready to go. I love Auckland. If you visit go West, there's a forest, some beautiful beaches and any number of art trails.
try to catch aurora borealis some time. The best places to see Southern Lights in New Zealand are Lake Tekapo, Stewart Island, The Otago Peninsula, The Catlins, Chatham Islands, Queenstown and the Great Barrier Island. The best time to see Southern Lights in New Zealand is between March-September i.e the winter months. It appears at midnight between 12 AM- 1:30 AM. In order to see them, the sky has to be clear, dark and there should be no presence of clouds. Aurora Lights Zealand exhibits their spell for 15-30 minutes.
Lake Tekapo is worth visiting at any time to be fair
Please stop calling yourself dumb. You have only been here a short time. It's going to take quite a bit more time to get your head around things. You will be a completely different person in a couple of years and a whole lot more comfortable with everything. Enjoy the journey anyway.
I'm located in the Whangarei district, also described as "the city with 100 beaches". Which also is the most northern city in NZ, homed to the main population within the Northland Region.
Some of the most well known tourists attractions include the Adventure Forest, Whangarei Falls, 90 Mile Beach, Kiwi North museum + natural park, and Whangarei Art museum (free entry)/Town Basin.
Along with a couple of Historically significant places like Mair Park, home to Mount Parihaka. An area of historical significance to the indigenous people of Northland. Another being the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, the place where the treaty of Waitangi (NZ's founding agreement document between the Maori and the British) was signed in 1840.
Waikanae pronounced: "why - car - nigh" 🙂 and Papamoa is "par - par (or papa) - more - ah"...... just a heads up. ✌
Waitarere Beach, west of Levin, lower north island - west coast, small village - a ‘bedroom community’ for Wellington, affordable living , express train s and park n Ride for commuting, gorgeous beaches, views of the South Island - north of Waikanae hot dry endless summers, miserable winters, fishing, biking, mountain biking… one hour from Wellington, 35 mins from Palmerston North. Small town with a cosmopolitan leaning population.
You're living in
a great area, just adjust. Im an expat kiwi living in Brizzy, but as an ex, Aucklander I headed to the Northland region every year, since the 90s only because I'm a keen fisho, and my kids were growing up.
I also love the area
, great Weather, great people, and its so laid back in the Summer.
Just study up, on what you want in life, be it, work life balance, country life, city life, etc...anywhere in NZ is great.
We all have preferences, but its up to guys...do the homework...and she'll be right.
If your coming to Rotorua I'd be happy to show you and the family around it very touristy here but we can take you on a bit of a off the beaten track and can experience things the normal tourist wouldn't.
Tauranga, Papamoa, Omokaroa, Greerton, Judea, Bethlehem are all lovely places to live .
Horowhenua is a lovely Rural area on the south west coast of the North lsland with 3 beaches : Himitangi, Foxton and Waitarere. At Foxton Town there's are interesting Museums and even a Windmill. Further south is Levin with an amazing library comolex, water and adventure parks and RJs licorice factory
I wouldn't say Greerton or Judea. 😯