Go to the Blue Ice Cafe, drink lots of whatever you drink eat the great food then hop in a chopper do the overland Glacier tour then get out go to the info centre get tickets for a horse ride and do the sunset beach tour. Than stay at the YHA or any of the other great venues. Rafting is also a hit you can fly into the alps get dropped off and do anything from 1-3 day tours.

Avoid the new climbing wall and talk to the locals because they know where to go, make sure you meet a guy called Scumbag aka Greg Brown and you will be the luckiest person in the world.

Also the best things are 30km before hand in HARI HARI because thats where the Wildside backpackers is get the hut out the back and stay with Dan and Kath for as long as you want, suggested minimum is a month.

Lake Taupo would have to be the most beautiful lake i have ever seen, clear as crystal and full of rainbow trout. lake taupo fills mainly from the snow which is on tongarairo, it is als an active volcano.

defenitly stay at KaKa-cottages! They're lovely :-) Don't forget to visit Ulva Island as well, very peaceful bird-sanctuary/island, gorgeous walks, takes up to a whole day.

Te Araroa is the nearest town to the East Cape Lighthouse (only 26 km down a metal road). There are two shops to buy stuff at, there is a sports club, a rugby field, a post office, a petrol station and a pub/hotel. Te Araron has one of the oldest and possible largest Pohutukawa tree living there next to the school and marae. There is a Manuku Honey factory down the road which sells delicious stuff. Te Araroa is a magical place because you are literally so far from Gisborne and Opotiki (the largest cities) that one really notices how clean the air is.

always rent an apartment on the lake..it's really not that expensive and the view is the best..it's absolutely worth it..

Beautiful city with great atmosphere. Stonehurst is good backpackershostel with friendly people.  If you want to relax go visit the botanic gardens, for a good breakfast go to 'Le café' and for dinner you can enjoy a good meal at the Belgian Beer Café. (pretty good belgian food) The visitor information centre is always a good place to start and if you have the time visit the aquarium next to centre.

If you really want a good place to stay, i suggest Global Village, its crazy, yet calm and cozy at the same time

My growing-up town. Great for lovers of New Zealand wines. Marlborough is famous for is Sav Blancs - so many to choose from. Set up base in Renwick, hire a cycle, ride around and stop and sample the local vintages. Apart from that; don't expect much nightlife in Blenheim town - unless your a great fan of the NZ country pub!

If you are going to queenstown for the adventure sports, backpackers will be a better option as they have really good deals with the providers for discounts etc. Plus the backpackers are clean and pretty..not the bed-bug variety:D

una ciudad tranquila,limpia y segura,la sky tower es emblematica de la ciudad,,te puedes tirar de ella...rodeada de agua y alejada de todo el mundo!!!!!!!