Aotearoa is a country of long white clouds, this is how it used to be called New Zealand. The flight to Oakland will reward the passengers of the airliner with magnificent bird's-eye views: the thin layers of stretched snow-white sky-high waves are replaced by views of the Oakland harbor, and the sea surface of the ocean reflects the golden sparks of sunlight.

Oakland is the cultural capital of New Zealand

Oakland with 1, 5 million inhabitants - not only the core of finance and business in New Zealand .The magnificent harbor, the unique relaxed character of the locals and its beautiful suburbs to many tourists remind Sydney .Your first excursion, of course, should be the highlands of Eden, the highest point in the area, from where a magnificent panorama of the city and the surrounding valleys opens..Manukau Memorial Gardens and Skylight skyscraper - two more interesting places with a viewing platform where you can enjoy the views of Auckland .A trip to the island of Davenport from the local harbor will give you not only an interesting excursion accompanied by a refreshing breeze, but will also reward a beautiful view of the city from the sea..

The unique nature of

New Zealand is a mixture of unique landscapes and natural phenomena .Its ancient volcanic lands formed over thousands of years, which is why it is considered the most spectacular and fertile island nation in the world..On the way to the bay, through wide valleys, rich and diverse vegetation, unparalleled amazing landscapes open up .On small plots of land there are oaks, sequoias, ferns and palms nearby..These emerald spots dilute the golden strokes of the cortaderia, a unique plant that protrudes from the earth with large feathers on long stems and contrasts among the green spaces .

However, the main natural hero of New Zealand is the cowry tree. According to experts, they are several thousand years old, they are one of the oldest trees in the world that have shaped the history, culture and life of the indigenous Maori people. To learn more about this story, visit the museum of the same name, where you will learn all about the secrets of this tree and its significance in the life of the Maori people.

Moving further south to the east of the Vaipua forest, you will see the picturesque area of ​​Hokianga Harbor with its beautiful beaches - an ideal place to relax on the seashore, surrounded by beautiful mountains and emerald forests far from the bustle of the city.

Bay of Islands

The Bay of Islands is located opposite the Hawkinga harbor on the east coast. This is a huge territory with a cove and rocky islands, as soon as you depart from the ferry terminal Paihia, a unique panorama of the endless blue ocean with tiny conical silhouettes of islands will open. On a sunny morning with a clear sky, this place will reward you with deep cobalt light reflected on the water, and the culmination of the day will be the cries of dolphins frolicking around the boat and blue fish that are found near rock formations.

Maori culture

The area of ​​Waitangi is located near the city of Paihia, this is the place where New Zealand was born as a country, it was here 180 years ago that an agreement was signed between the British and the Maori. Here you will get a full picture of this important historical event, and professional guides and hosts will arrange an interesting cultural program for you: you will learn all about the traditions, gestures and movements that Maori use in dance.

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