So many places, so little time…
Flicking through my guide books the other day and noting “must see” locations it did not take long to realize that there are far too many places I would love to visit for the projected length of my stay. Too many amazing national parks, small towns, large cities and remote corners of the islands. I know I do not want to rush around seeing everything for the sake of it so I will resign myself to just enjoying the journey itself and not get caught up in “seeing” everything.
The trip itself will be the “not to be missed” attraction. Meeting folks from all over who are travelling, vacationing or just living their lives will have the most profound affect on me I am sure. Living in Colorado makes you appreciate the beauty that surrounds you on a daily basis but that does not make up for having good people around you to share it with.
That said, here are a few of the places that I did put down as my must see items. If anyone has visited these places feel free to leave some comments on this blog.
Auckland - Waterfront/Tamaki Drive/Titirangi/Waiheke Island
Northland - Wharangarei/Poor Knights Islands/Bay of Islands
Central North Island - White Island/Tongariro National Park/Napier
Wellington & South - Wellington/Wanganui/Egmont National Park
Marlborough & Nelson - Marlborough Sounds/Abel Tasman National Park
Canturbury and West Coast - Christchurch/Akaroa/Arthur’s Pass/Mt Cook NP
Otago & Southland - Dunedin/Fiordland NP/Queenstown/Stewart Island
There were a few more places but I may as well include the whole book if I were to go on about everywhere that sounded like a wonderful place to experience.
Woke up to a beautiful morning today after a good few grey days, so I popped outside to snap this picture.
Tags: Pre-Trip
