Okay, with sublime forests, mountains, lakes, beaches and fjords, New Zealand is middle earth come to life on one of the best hiking destinations in the world, the city's air modern, filled with new world culinary treats.

And across the country you'll find a thriving Mori culture, a yacht lover's paradise.

The island studded Hauraki Gulf is Auckland's aquatic playground, sheltering its harbor and East Coast base.

Providing ample excuse for the city of sales is pleasure fleet To breeze into action, New Zealand's indigenous Murray culture is accessible and engaging.

Join in a hacker, chow down as a traditional honey or check out an authentic cultural performance.

Named the coolest little capital in the world, Windy Wellington lives up to the mantle by keeping things fresh and dynamic.

It's long famed for a vibrant arts and music scene, fueled by excellent espresso and more restaurants per head than New York turquoise waters lapping in pretty bays, dolphins frolicking at the bows of boats.

Chancing these are the kinds of images that drew you to new Zealand in the first place on these air exactly the kinds of experiences that the Bay of Islands delivers so well.

First settled by Marie with their keen nose for seafood, Kaikoura is now New Zealand's best spot for both consuming and communing with marine life, you're almost guaranteed deciding on a whale watching tour.

And there's also the option of swimming with seals and dolphins.

High season runs December through February.

March through April is prime traveling time with fine weather.

Onda Warm ocean travel costs in New Zealand can range from less than 130 New Zealand dollars a day if you choose a dorm bed on budget eatery toe well over 250 New Zealand dollars a day for a top end hotel and three course meal cars and camper vans are great for traveling at your own tempo.

On bus is a reliable with frequent services around the country, with landscapes that seem plucked straight from a film set or a coffee table book of picture perfect scenery.

New Zealand is jaw droppingly beautiful.

Don't be surprised if you find the word Wow escaping from your lips at least once a day.

Uh huh.