The capital of New Zealand is Wellington
New Zealand was the breath taking back drop to The Lord of the Rings
Trilogy. The landscape of this majestic country symbolizes great
adventure. The allure of this land down under is apparent but there are a
few hidden treasures you may not be aware of.
5 Facts You Might Not Know
1
Can't decide whether to pick a beach getaway, visit a rain forest,
climb a mountain or heat it up near a volcano, New Zealand will give you
all that and more. New Zealand is four different destinations in one.
You can actually drive and in a matter of a few hours experience these
different climates throughout the country. Start out in a desert and end
up near a snow covered volcano the journey is up to you.
2
There
are more sheep than people. New Zealand is populated by about 4 million
people matched by about 40 million sheep. Sheep are a huge part of
their culture, so much so you will even find mutton on most menu's
around the country.
3
Speaking
of restaurants don't worry about what you should tip your waitress. The
servers do not expect a tip and in rare cases certain establishments
will just add it on automatically to your bill.
4
Have
you ever wondered what it might feel like to be a hamster in one of
those round balls, well zorbing is for you. Zorbing was invented in New
Zealand and many find it thrilling. You jump in head first into this
giant rubber ball and are rolled down a hill. Definitely one to add to
your bucket list.
5
The
South Island in New Zealand has a celebration of chocolate that lasts
for one week in July. One activity takes place on Baldwin street the
steepest street in the world. Twenty five thousand pieces of chocolate
are rolled down the pavement as onlookers cheer.
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