New Zealand cruises

New Zealand cruises might not be your first choice for a cruise holiday, but that simply means that there's a lot about New Zealand that you really don't know. From Christchurch, Wellington, to Dunedin in the far south, there's a lot of New Zealand to choose from on a cruise holiday. It's especially good for those who want to combine it with a stop off at some Australian ports, or perhaps an extended journey through the south Pacific.

There are a few wonderful places to check out in New Zealand. Among the best is Wellington. Firstly, there will be the chance to undertake dozens of different adventure type activities in order to give you a bit of a thrill while sky-diving, paragliding, or perhaps just exploring some of the cities many museums. Wellington is well known for its many museums all around the world and a visit or cruise to New Zealand isn't complete until you have visited the museums and learned a little bit about New Zealand's history and extensive culture that dates back many thousands of years.

Wellington used to be a very old-fashioned town, but now all that has changed and it has become a very sophisticated place, and a very cosmopolitan place. For those who have tired of the food on New Zealand cruises, perhaps the endless buffets, then you're in luck when you're taking a trip to New Zealand and Wellington because per capita the number of restaurants in New Zealand out numbers even New York. Then there's Christchurch on the country's south island. It's a planned community, much like many cities in the United States.

It has the comfort and charm of English towns, but it is much more modern and invigorated by Kiwi spirit. As a relatively small place you do not have to spend many hours walking around the city, at least you can see the important parts of the city in only a few short hours. If you're going to bring anything home then you should take advantage of the country that has by far the most sheep per capita in the world. The sheep wool is made into Merino wool, which is a very sought after wool brand.

Around the world it can be very expensive but when in New Zealand you'll find that it's much cheaper, so stock up and bring a few items of the wool home. You will not be disappointed.