New Zealand

There are many good reasons to visit New Zealand: wild and beautiful nature; endless outdoor adventures, including world-class fishing, hiking, and golf; it is easy to get around; the dining scene has never been better; a rich Maori cultural heritage; memorable places to stay; a warm and friendly people, and a favorable exchange rate, to name just a few. The time to visit Aotearoa, as the Maori first called New Zealand, is now. I started my journey in  Queenstown , the southernmost point of my itinerary. Surrounded by the Remarkable Range and set on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown is a ‘must see’ for anyone visiting New Zealand. Queenstown is the outdoor adventure hub and main gateway to Milford Sound, New Zealand’s most famous site within Fiordland, a rugged and impenetrable wilderness. Think high peaks rising from the clear waters, cascades rushing down the mountainsides in every direction, and lush rainforests with snow and glaciers at higher elevations. Instead of d...