HOW TO DEFINE THE IDEAL NEWZEALAND FOR YOU

 

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FOR CITY SLICKERS: AUCKLAND

New Zealand's {largest|biggest|greatest|premier|most significant|major} {city|metropolis|town} {is full of|is filled with|is stuffed with} inviting neighbourhoods {filled with|full of|stuffed with|crammed with} {interesting|fascinating|intriguing|exciting|appealing|attention-grabbing} {shops|retailers|stores|outlets} and {quality|high quality|top quality|good quality|excellent|high-quality} {restaurants|eating places|dining establishments|dining places|places to eat}.

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Neighbourhoods {such as|like|including|for example|for instance|which include} Ponsonby, Mount Eden, Parnell, and Devonport are chock {full of|filled with|packed with|stuffed with|brimming with|jam packed with} inviting boutiques, {trendy|fashionable|stylish} {restaurants|eating places|dining establishments|dining places|places to eat}, and {unique|distinctive|special|exclusive|exceptional|one of a kind} accommodation.

 

FOR TREND SEEKERS: WELLINGTON

Nestled {on the|around the|within the|about the|to the|over the} southern {tip|suggestion|idea} {of the|from the|in the|on the|with the|of your} North Island, New Zealand's {capital|money|funds|cash} {city|metropolis|town} impresses with its craft beer scene and raft of {forward|ahead}-­{thinking|considering|pondering|contemplating|imagining|wondering} {food|meals|foods|foodstuff|food items|food stuff} producers.

{A mix|A combination|A mixture} {of students|of scholars} and hipsters pack Wellington's ubiquitous {coffee|espresso} {shops|retailers|stores|outlets} and bars, and {a variety of|a number of|many different|various|a range of|several different} {restaurants|eating places|dining establishments|dining places|places to eat} and {markets|marketplaces} {provide|offer|supply|give|present|deliver} {easy access|quick access|easy accessibility} {to the|towards the|for the|on the|to your|into the} {country|nation|region|place|state}'s {finest|best|very best|greatest} wines and cheeses.

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FOR WINE LOVERS: MARLBOROUGH AND HAWKE'S BAY

New Zealand Sauvignon Blancs {can be found|are available} on wine lists {the world|the planet|the entire world|the globe|the earth|the whole world} {over|more than|above|in excess of|about|around}. {Situated|Located|Positioned} {on the|around the|within the|about the|to the|over the} northeastern corner {of the|from the|in the|on the|with the|of your} South Island, the Marlborough {region|area|location} {attracts|draws in|appeals to} oenophiles of all stripes.

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{Nature|Character|Mother nature} {lovers|enthusiasts|fans} {take a|have a} {break|split|crack} from wine tasting to cruise the {stunning|beautiful|gorgeous|spectacular|amazing|breathtaking} Marlborough {Sounds|Seems|Appears}, an assortment of {ancient|historical|historic} sunken river valleys populated with {highly|extremely|very|hugely|remarkably|really}­-prized salmon, mussels, {and more|and much more|and even more|and a lot more|plus much more|plus more}.

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FOR NATURE LOVERS: THE WEST COAST

The rugged west {coast|Coastline} {of the|from the|in the|on the|with the|of your} South Island {will be|will probably be|will likely be|is going to be|might be|are going to be} {familiar|acquainted|common} to {anyone who|anybody who}'s {seen|noticed|observed|witnessed|viewed|found} the Lord {of the|from the|in the|on the|with the|of your} Rings trilogy. {Fans|Followers|Supporters|Enthusiasts|Lovers|Admirers} {come from|originate from} {around the|across the|throughout the|round the|within the} {globe|world} to {see the|begin to see the} sparsely populated locales that served as backdrops for Sir Peter Jackson's award-­{winning|successful|profitable} {films|movies}.

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FOR THRILL SEEKERS: QUEENSTOWN

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FOR BREATHTAKING SCENERY: FIORDLAND

The South Island's Fiordland {region|area|location} wows even the {hard to|difficult to|tough to|challenging to|not easy to} {please|make sure you|remember to|you should|be sure to}, with its {incredible|extraordinary|amazing|outstanding|unbelievable|remarkable} {natural|all-natural|organic|normal|pure|purely natural} {attractions|points of interest|sights}, most notably {the world|the planet|the entire world|the globe|the earth|the whole world}-­{famous|well-known|renowned|popular|well known|famed} Milford {Sound|Audio|Seem} {and larger|and bigger} but lesser {known|recognized|identified|acknowledged|regarded|recognised} {Doubtful|Uncertain} {Sound|Audio|Seem}, {where|exactly where|in which|the place|wherever|where by} {visitors|guests|site visitors|website visitors|people|readers} {frequently|often|regularly|usually|commonly|routinely} {spot|place|location} whales and dolphins.

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FOR A SMALL­- TOWN FEEL: COROMANDEL PENINSULA

{An easy|A simple|A straightforward|An uncomplicated|A fairly easy} {drive|generate|push|travel} east of Auckland, the {breathtaking|spectacular|amazing} Coromandel Peninsula is {filled with|full of|stuffed with|crammed with} charming {small|little|tiny|modest|smaller|compact} {towns|cities} and {stunning|beautiful|gorgeous|spectacular|amazing|breathtaking} {natural|all-natural|organic|normal|pure|purely natural} {scenery|surroundings|landscapes}. {Spend|Invest|Devote|Commit|Shell out|Expend} the {night|evening|night time} {at a|in a} {family|family members|loved ones|household|relatives|spouse and children}­-owned B&B or {inexpensive|affordable|low-cost|economical|cheap|reasonably priced} guesthouse, then {set|established} off {during the day|throughout the day} to {explore|discover|investigate|check out|examine|take a look at} {attractions|points of interest|sights} {such as|like|including|for example|for instance|which include} {Hot|Scorching|Sizzling|Very hot|Incredibly hot|Warm} {Water|Drinking water|H2o} {Beach|Seaside|Seashore|Beach front}, {where|exactly where|in which|the place|wherever|where by} {hot|scorching|sizzling|very hot|incredibly hot|warm} {water|drinking water|h2o} bubbles {through|via|by means of|by way of|by|as a result of} holes {in the|within the|inside the|while in the|from the|during the} {soft|gentle|delicate|comfortable|smooth|tender} sand at {low|reduced|minimal|lower|very low|small} tide, and Cathedral Cove, {an incredible|an unbelievable}, {naturally|Normally|By natural means|In a natural way|Obviously|The natural way} {formed|shaped|fashioned} archway on Hahei {Beach|Seaside|Seashore|Beach front}.

 

TO WITNESS A REBIRTH: CHRISTCHURCH

{The largest|The biggest|The most important} {city|metropolis|town} {on the|around the|within the|about the|to the|over the} South Island, Christchurch {suffered|endured|experienced} unimaginable {damage|harm|injury|hurt|problems|destruction} {due to|because of|as a result of|on account of|resulting from|as a consequence of} a {series of|number of} earthquakes in 2010 and 2011. {Today|These days|Right now|Nowadays|Currently|Now}, {the city|the town|town} centre {remains|stays|continues to be} {a work|a piece} in {progress|development}, {filled with|full of|stuffed with|crammed with} interactive {art|artwork} {spaces|Areas} and {shops|retailers|stores|outlets} housed in {shipping|transport|delivery|shipping and delivery} containers.

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