New Zealand is one of the few holiday destinations where tourism isn’t an ‘industry’ and where traditional hospitality is matched by so many options to ensure you make the most of your stay. It’s also a place where visitors are encouraged to do things rather than simply see them. You can do it all in New Zealand with Best Western as our hotels are conveniently located in all of New Zealand’s spectacular regions.
The drive from the airport at Christchurch to the heart of this ever-so-English South Island city is via beautifully tended gardens. The city is easily traversed on foot, although you can also use the tram. There are ski fields on offer in winter and magnificent walking tracks to be enjoyed in the warmer season.
Thrill seekers and adventure enthusiasts flock to Queenstown on the South Island for a 43-metre bungy jump from the Kawarau Bridge and the Shotover jet-boat experience. Another great jet-boating option is to head out to Glenorchy and take the trip up the Dart River through some of the magnificent countryside where you can follow the footsteps of hobbits from The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Any trip to the South Island would not be complete without exploring Milford Sound, a spectacularly scenic fjord in the southwest of the island. Best Western has a hotel in both Queenstown and Wanaka that are within easy distance of Milford Sound. Not to be outdone, there is plenty of natural beauty to be enjoyed in North Island too. The town of Rotorua offers an extraordinary blend of lakes, forests, geothermal activity and magnificent geysers. The region also has significant cultural history and there are any number of Maori performances to experience. Just ask the staff at any of the Best Western hotels in Rotorua to advise you of the best ones to watch.
Auckland is the commercial capital of New Zealand. It’s also where the population knows how to have fun. Dramatic changes to the Auckland waterfront driven by the two America’s Cup yacht-racing defences, has seen the transformation of the area into a world-class leisure precinct.
With so much on offer in New Zealand, there’s little need to travel any further afield. You can book your Best Western New Zealand holiday online or by calling 131 779.