I went to New Zealand's North Island. Cathedral Cove in Coromandel was amazing with its beautiful scenery. (The first photo shows a 30-minute hike to the coast, but the nature is so beautiful it cleanses the soul and the air is so fresh that the time flies! New Zealand's traffic rules are roughly the same as Japan's, so it's easy to drive even if you rent a car. However, each location is far away, so it took about 2-3 hours to get from one place to the other. There are mountain roads on the way to Coromandel, so I recommend driving during daylight hours. The third and fourth photos show Waitomo Caves, where the caves are mysterious and there are tours available, so I recommend it. The fifth photo shows Huka Falls, a beautiful waterfall. Wherever you go, the nature is so beautiful and magnificent that it helped to soothe your worries and make you forget all about your worries.)
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📅 Itinerary Day1: Flying to Queenstown airport, recommended to rent a car by using Trip.com to find the best option that meets with your traveling style. Options of insurance with full coverage can be added. Take an easy ride through extremely scenic route toward Lake Wanaka and feel free to stopover at any nice cafe for coffee. The view, the taste, the hospitality all well worth. At Lake Wanaka, check in at your hotel which can be chosen and booked in advance via Trip.com Enjoy the easy evening with one of the local restaurant & fine New Zealand wines. Day2: Wake up and prepare to have breakfast with the breathtaking views over Wanaka Lake. Take a chilled morning before continuing your journey. A short ride through beautiful valleys towards Cardrona. Check it at your leisure and enjoy afternoon treats at the hotel Cardrona. Afternoon enjoy muscle pain release with private outdoor heated jet tub at the hotel. Plan for an early dinner and to begin with your favourite cocktails at the Cardrona hotel bar. A hip, rustic and super cozy amidst the beautiful mountains. Dinner served at the hotel is the must and don’t forget to pick-up your favourite New Zealand Pinot Noir. Day3: Wake up, rise & shine. Pick-up your to go coffee and continue your journey. Heading back to Queenstown. Stop along the way for some of the most beautiful view points of the south island. Arrive to Queenstown by noon time, pick up any of the local restaurants for a like bite favourites. Check-in at one of the hotels which can choose from either along the lake, downtown or hillside. Everything can be booked via Trip.com with great values. Evening walk around the city and may hop into the local bar for some authentic kiwi flavours added ro your trip. 🏨 Accommodation Hotel St. Moritz M Gallery Collection Rosewood Queenstown 🍴 Food Recommendations Any of the locals 📌 Tips Self drive is best to explore the island from lake to lake, valley to valley.
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