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The Rugby World Cup 2011 will
be staged at 13 venues across 13 exciting Northern and Southern New
Zealand cities in various parts of the country - Auckland,
Christchurch, Dunedin, Hamilton, Invercargill, Napier, Nelson, New
Plymouth, North Shore (Auckland), Palmerston North, Rotorua,
Wellington, and Whangarei.
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| Auckland |
| Auckland, the largest
city in New Zealand, is located on a narrow strip of land between
the Waitemata and Manukau Harbors, surrounded by hilly ranges and
dormant volcano cones. Here you get the best of both worlds on the
east side of the city you have the lovely relaxing white sanded
beach, and the west side is going to have more of the city, party
type atmosphere. Also, Auckland has one of the most beautiful and
exciting building in the area, the Sky Tower, where you can enjoy
the beautiful skyline on the observation desk and/or restaurant or
you could go a little wild and bungee jump the 192-meter
tower! |
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| Christchurch |
| Christchurch is placed
beautifully on the eastern side of the South Island of New Zealand
with the Pacific Ocean on the right and the Canterbury plains on
the left. Heard to be one of the most livable cities in New
Zealand, Christchurch locals know how fortunate they are to live in
such an easy-going charming city, but still having the all the
excitement and attractions of the city. Although, if the city is
too much for you, you can always enjoy the tranquility of one of
the many gardens in the area. Known as the Garden City for the very
reason of having a large variety of lavish gardens and parks. |
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| Dunedin |
| Secluded nicely by the
surrounding hills of the Otago Harbor is where you will find
Dunedin. Unique to say that least, this city has the comfortable
small town feel with the lively reputation of a college party town.
Another upside of Dunedin is the food, offering an array of
restaurants where you can pamper your stomach with something other
than the common noodles you can find almost everywhere else. Said
to be the "coolest" city in the South Island's is not just a place
where you can find a good drink and party, but also where you can
find yourself an assortment of the islands most interesting
wildlife. |
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| Hamilton |
| Built around the
gorgeous Waikato River, Hamilton is one of the new up and coming
cities in New Zealand. Once only known for agriculture, is now
known for much more. The relaxing atmosphere present is a good
place to kick back and relax at one of the many local hot spots.
Hamilton is also where you can find an original New Zealand dining
experience with an assortment of fresh food right from the area.
The wine selection there is known for its excellence, mostly the
whites, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, but the reds are making
their way up to the top of the list as well. |
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| Invercargill |
| Set at the foot of the
South Island of New Zealand is the warm, friendly hospitality of
Invercargill. Combining the cultural attractions, an invigorating
city life, and outstanding nature reserves and parks Invercargill
is one of the most stop spots in New Zealand. Attractions that
stretch from excellent shopping to lively cafes, restaurants and
bars. Explore the city and many of the fine museums, art galleries
and parks available in the area. There are also short trip that can
be taken to one of the bush reserves, beaches or gardens on
Invercargill's outskirts. This city is one of the places that will
give visitors all the benefits of city life with few of the
disadvantages. |
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| Napier |
| On the east side of
the North Island in the Hawke's Bay area in beautiful New Zealand
is where you will find Napier, a quaint remote city, also known as
the Art Deco City. In the early 1930s there was a need to rebuild
and that is when older Victorian look was out and the new Art Deco
architecture was in. Art Deco's expresses all the energy and
optimism of the roaring twenties, and the impracticality and
escapism of the grim thirties. More than just amazing architecture
there are more than 50 wineries, plus almost any restaurant you
find here will have all fresh local meats and fruits. |
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| Nelson |
| Stretched along the
coast of the South Island of New Zealand is the relaxing exciting
city of Nelson. Due to the geography, Nelson is equipped with
popular activities for those adventurous tourists. Activities such
as caving, kayaking, and hiking make the region a natural
playground for those who desire to get on the unbeaten track.
Nelson is not only for the adventurous types, it is also for those
who are artsy. The pubs, galleries and hip cafés set the scene for
creative discourse; a vigorous coffee culture keeps the locals
humming. |
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| New
Plymouth |
| Seated on the west
coast of the North Island, New Plymouth is a modern city with
wonderful urban amenities set against the stunning landscape that
stretches from the Tasman Sea to Mount Taranaki. The natural
attractions in the region have boosted the international report of
tourism over the years. The area has also become home to an excess
of potters, craftspeople and other artists providing a large range
of galleries and studios to explore. Also New Plymouth, one of the
few places in the whole world where you can ski and surf all in the
same day. |
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| North Shore
(Auckland) |
| Situated near the
heart of Auckland on the shores of the Waitemata Harbor, is the
place known for its magnificent beaches, North Shore. Commonly
known as "the Shore", is the link to Auckland's central business
district by a short drive over Auckland Harbor Bridge or a ferry
ride across Auckland Harbor. Almost entirely surrounded by
sea, the city has a marvelous 140-kilometre urban coastline.
Attractions here go from lively cafes and restaurants, to great
sports and leisure pursuits, a thriving arts scene, to a scenic
walks taken in one of the many parks, will get you associated with
the city in no time. |
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| Palmerston
North |
| On the banks of the
Manawatu River, is Palmerston North, containing the charm of rural
New Zealand with all the appeal of Palmerston North city. In the
center of the city is a large reserve known as 'The Square' which
has a rich and lively arts and theatre scene. The locals here are
known as Palmerstonians, who affectionately renamed their city
simply 'Palmy'. The rugby heritage is well known in this city,
because of the New Zealand Rugby Museum. It contains one of
New Zealand's biggest and most comprehensive collection of Rugby
memorabilia and records, including some of the world's rarest Rugby
artifacts. |
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| Rotorua |
| Rotorua is a
major-inland city in the Bay of Plenty region of the North Island
of New Zealand. Visitors here have an assortment of choices to
choose from whether you're looking to relax or for a thrill. If
relaxing is what you're in the mood for than you can take a dip in
the healing waters of the hot springs, have a therapeutic spa or
massage, or a soothing mud-rap. Or, if you're in the mood for a
thrill than this is also the place as well. Some of the options
are; river rafting, mountain biking, jet boating, 4X4 driving, or
being launchied downhill in a plastic ball or luge. |
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| Wellington |
| Situated on a
beautiful harbor at the Southern tip of the Northern Island is the
capital of New Zealand, Wellington. The culture and nightlife
is what makes Wellington the undisputed party capital of New
Zealand. With wall to wall restaurants, bars, art-house cinemas,
live music rooms, late-night cafes and coffee shops, and cultural
venues all combined to create the unrivalled energy and vibe you
will find there. The capital city has managed to balance the
creative enthusiasm and the institutional mindset that is critical
to have when running a country. |
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| Whangarei |
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Whangarei is where the city meets
the sea. There are about 100 beaches, harbors and off-shore
islands, and it is famous for diving at the Poor Knights Islands.
The Whangarei Town Basin has yachts from around the world mooring
there to soak up the semi tropical climate and explore the stunning
coastline of Northland; there is also unique shopping there as
well. Although the main shopping place is Cameron Street Mall which
has charming gift shops and boutiques. Also, the nightlife is
relatively relaxed there with plenty of restaurants and bars to
choose from.
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