Saturday, 20 October 2012

5 Facts of New Zealand

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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