One of the major attractions of visiting New Zealand is the possibility of losing yourself in its rugged and wild countryside. The desire to be alone and at one with nature frequently leads New Zealand tourists to buy travel guides in hopes of finding advice on ‘getting off the beaten https://voyagebyjustine.com/ track’. To get off the beaten track,however, you need to throw away your travel guide… and discover the real New Zealand.
Where is the real New Zealand?
You certainly don’t find the real New Zealand by buying a travel guide that thousands of other tourists already own. If you do that, you will end up on a supposed unbeaten track with hundreds of other ‘bulk produced tourist guide’ readers.
The real New Zealand is not a tangible location, it is not a hidden village in the mountains or by the sea, it is not a beach, nor a farm, nor a quiet city corner. You will find the real New Zealand in the people of the land and their rich culture.
Discover the real New Zealand by fishing with a Maori (an indigenous New Zealander), or shearing sheep with a Pakeha (a European White New Zealander), or singing karaoke with one of the countries broad range of immigrants. While they come in a variety of shapes, colours, and sizes, all New Zealanders are proud to communally call themselves ‘Kiwis’.
It is through the eyes of these Kiwis that you will discover the real New Zealand!
How do you find the real New Zealand?
Just ask. I am serious, all you need to do is ask.
New Zealanders are known worldwide for their friendly and open personality. It isn’t just a rumour; the further into New Zealand you go the friendlier the locals become.
Admittedly, Auckland is not the friendliest part of the country, but then big cities never are. But even in Auckland you will normally find at least one local who is happy to give you sound advice on what to see, where to visit, and how to get there.
Leave Auckland behind (after a good visit to the cities wonderful attractions) and you will quickly find yourself surrounded by good-natured Kiwis, ready to show you what New Zealand is all about.