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New Zealand: Emerald Pacific Seductive



Adventure to the island nation New Zealand is easy because of its natural beauty spread in every corner of the country. From the north end of the island to the small islands in the south, from Wellington to Nelson, stretching blue mountains and oceans and green trees.

Trips can be made from the north, the type of water in the lake Taupo, the largest lake in New Zealand. In summer and winter, the reliable anglers from around the world hunting trout in there. In the west lake, there Pureora Forest Park. There are endangered species, such as the shy kaka (parrot bush) and blue mold. In addition to air travel, we can hike and mountain biking in summer and skiing in winter.





lake Taupo
The beauty of Lake Taupo background icy mountains and pine forests
Waitomo Caves
Waitomo Caves open to the flickering light produced from living glowworm cave ceiling

Now, let's shift to the Te Urewera National Park in the northern island. Because of its remote, jungle Te Urewera was very genuine and accommodating rare and unique wildlife. Here, a variety of hobby related to the outdoors can be channeled, such as kayaking, fishing, or hunting. Enjoy hiking adventure on the track around Lake Waikaremoana. For enthusiasts of Nature, you can stay at the campground or cottages near the lake. For matters of convenience, no need to worry because Bed and Breakfast Hotels in Te Urewera National Park could be the right choice.

Still on the northern island, explore the Waitomo Caves. Here we can see the beautiful sheen of light from the surface of the walls and roof of the cave. The light was emitted by thousands of worms or glowworm caves. In addition, you can try the big balls cave abseiling or rock caves.

Once satisfied explore the northern islands, while trying to Hanmer hot springs in the south. Hot water from the Southern Alps is a temperature 33-42 degrees Celsius, perfect temperature to cool down and relax. In addition to hot tubs, you can also cycling, fishing, golfing, skiing, snow boarding, jet boat tested, to riding. For matters of grooming, there Hanmer Spring Spa for relaxation.

Hanmer springs, thermal baths


In the southern island, there are more national parks. New Zealand has 14 national parks and mostly in the southern island. For example, Abel Tasman National Park, Nelson Lakes, Paparoa, and Aoraki. Here, we can go swimming, fishing, jungle treks, biking, snorkeling, or just sunbathe.

People in New Zealand like the variety of entertainment. Thus, in certain seasons always held a variety of festivals. In the winter, the Winter Olympics were held featuring the sport of skiing or ice-skating. Then in the fall, there are a variety of events, such as festivals culinary, art, balloons, kites, and even bicycles.

Before returning to their homeland, the typical souvenir shop sempatkanlah New Zealand. Feel the freshness of kiwi fruit native who became an icon of the country. Fruit originally from China is very easily found anywhere else. Besides kiwi, New Zealand also has a lot of unique trinkets, such as textiles and handicrafts sheepskin boots, various glass products, gems, jewelry to a variety of pampering your partner's eyes. Assorted gift shop and accessories of which are in the town of Queenstown, Auckland, Wellington or Nelson. State where the filming of The Lord of the Rings will give the impression and unforgettable memories.
Beauty of Sunrise at the summit of Mount Batur

Beauty of Sunrise at the summit of Mount Batur

Enjoy the sunrise or sunrise at the summit of Mount Batur is beautiful. But you must be ready, because the climb should be done early in the morning.

Another objective, so you can reach the summit at dawn so they can enjoy panoramic sunrise (sunrise) from the summit of Mount Batur.

Thanks to a vigorous campaign, is currently climbing has become a mascot tour of Mount Batur. And not only climb to the summit of Mount Batur, lately there are many travelers who do tracking activity in the region. Tracking them to do by circling Lake Batur Batur Caldera.

Accordingly, this activity known as Caldera Batur Tracking. This is the location of the most recent climb, which is much more challenging than the previous location because the location along the climb there are also a number of attractions, such as rock-climbing and Hindus in Trunyan funeral.

Located about 64 kilometers northeast of Denpasar, and in the district of Kintamani, Bangli district. There are several versions of the mountain and caldera, but some sources suggest that Mount Batur from ancient mountain is huge and had several times erupted, then form two caldera. Well, Mount Batur caldera appeared in the middle of it. Mount Batur itself had erupted in 1849, 1888, 1904, 1927, 1963, 1968, 1974 and 1994, the greatest eruption in 1927.

Currently, Batur Caldera became the most popular as an object of the climb. According to the number of entrepreneurs in Toyabungkah, where the start of the climb, once almost all tourists who stay in Toyabungkah make the climb to Mount Batur. Only a few (five per cent) are not climbing. While now, 90 percent of tourists climb Mount Batur Caldera, only five percent who climbed Mount Batur, and the rest do not climb.

Mount Batur has a number of features not possessed many other mountains, including the mountain in their country.

This region has long been known as a place to climb. First, circa 1980's, students and students of nature lovers, often make the climb to the summit of this mountain. At first, the students climbed Mount Batur in the day. That is, they are doing a hobby to find edelweiss flowers as souvenirs. But then, they 'change direction' to climb Mount Batur in the early morning to enjoy the beautiful sunrise.

Once travelers often worry about going to trouble getting a place to stay in the village Toyabungkah. Now, the concern that there is no need. There, dozens of budget hotels available with decent facilities. Room rental fee is pretty cheap, no more than Rp 200 thousand per night with rooms that can be occupied by two people. For those of you who want the atmosphere of a 'natural', just rent a tent from a local hotel. You can set up camp in the area of ​​the hotel, which is providing the location for camping.

Beauty of Ubud Village

Here it is where the famous artist filmed in Hollywood Julia Roberts drama Eat Pray Love. Ubud is one of the "must" visit, at least I say so. Ubud region sandwiched between the two major districts namely Gianyar and Tampaksiring is a beautiful rural area and shade. Diketinggian exquisite mountain landscape is a place where thousands of Balinese artists settled here. So, do not be surprised if other than calm, Ubud is also known as the hometown of Balinese artists.
Because the character of the village of Ubud called "arty" and "shady-quiet" is then made it different from the hustle and bustle of Kuta rah rah with life day and night. Ubud is a village in the real sense.
Tourists who come kemaripun looks different from what we see along the Kuta-Legian. They settled in Ubud, seeking a quiet rural Bali, enjoying the taste of Balinese art galleries in hundreds of art galleries are scattered evenly dipelosok village.


If you really love the tranquility, hear the creak of crickets at night, no air conditioning and a TV room, the sound of frogs berdengkung loud without breaking up all night, or learn to paint and dance, then Ubud is the right place for you.Lodging in Ubud is the type of occupancy combined with the concept of the natural surroundings. Many hotels are non AC and no TV sets, adjacent to the rice fields of Ubud. There was even a bathroom "open space". We could take a bath while gazing open sky over head.
For those who are unfamiliar with this way may lead to concerns spied by naughty eyes from outside the bathroom J. So just imagine, a hot soak in the bath tub, and a scattering of stars above his head at the night sky, while occasionally sipping warm coffee. It's fun.



Ubud also offers the opportunity to see the twinkling fireflies beautiful at night. If you go there with your lover, a time to stop in Tegal Lalang area. At night there will usually be found a bunch of beautiful twinkling firefly firefly in the night dark. Walking hand in hand while watching the fireflies is an unforgettable romantic experience. Japanese tourists including those like the firefly's glow. They specifically came to Ubud also to see the fireflies.
When morning came, Ubud also provides many interesting activities Among the Ayung river rafting or if you go to far Klungkung. There are several rafting operators who provide services here.
UbudHarganya is expensive, but still can bargain if you like. Typically, the hotel clerk concurrently as broker of the packages on offer, and he will get a commission from the manager of tourism services. This is where we can make a bargain price. Do not believe it at brochure prices listed by the nominal dollar or yen.
Another tour around Ubud which can be visited between: Market Ubud, Monkey Forest, Penestanan village (village settlements Balinese painters), the village of Nyuh Yellow (residential sculpture artist), Sayan village, museum Painting Bonet, Blanco museum, Museum Neka, Bedulu (center of the kingdom Pejeng Dynasty), Goa Gajah, Yeh Palu (hermitage from the 14th century), Market Sukawati, village Celuk (Bali silver industry) and many more interesting places to visit.

Travelling in Tulamben, Bali

Tulamben is a village developed into a tourist attraction because it has the potential of diverse marine. Located in the village of Tulamben, Kubu district, Karangasem regency in the north of about ± 25 km from the city Amlapura - the district capital -, 37 km from Candidasa tourism, and approximately 82 km from the city of Denpasar.

Access to the location easily accessible because it is located on the edge of the highway department Amlapura - Singaraja. Tulamben later developed into a tourist area that includes two districts, namely the village of Tulamben in Kubu district; Village Datah, Labasari Village, Village kidnapped, Purwakerti village, sub-district and village Bunutan Abang.



Tulamben main attraction is the natural potential of the exotic underwater for diving and snorkeling activities because of its clear water conditions throughout the year and the current quiet. At a depth of 30 meters below the sea there are skeleton ship "U.S. Liberty", a U.S. merchant ship that sank due to torpedo submarine hit Japan on January 11, 1942 when the voyage across the Lombok Strait. Shipwreck diving in the depths of Liberty is the best reason for divers who come to Tulamben. There are an estimated 400 species of reef fish inhabit the wreck and visited about 100 species of sea fish (pelagic).

This place is also called paradise reef for marine animals full of surprises that arise, such as the type of ribbon eel, mimic octopus, boxer crabs, ghost pipefish, seahorse, leaf fish, garden eel, lion fish, harlequin shrimp, and other unusual types also found here. While a large collection of jack fish which amount to hundreds tail always enliven this shipwreck, and they are very friendly to divers.

Very interesting is not it? Of course the divers who've been here before, will come back again. How about you?

Ubud. Religious Tourism Interest in Bali


Ubud Bali
Ubud, located in Gianyar regency, offers arts and cultural tour for visitors.

Since the booming tourism in Bali, Ubud area had become a center for berkembangan art in Bali crafts ranging from wood carvings, gold and silver handicrafts, paintings and other art. Local cultural life of Bali is still maintained strong here.

Not surprisingly, in the Ubud area much used as a place to learn the art of the main foreign tourists. They live here and the day-to-day filled with learning interaction with local residents.

Mas Village, Ubud region, known as the center of wood carving producing second to none. Almost all the way home and you will see carvings of Balinese art in the form of galleries.

As with the village craftsmen Celuk known as gold and silver, also a favorite place to get souvenirs.

In the route or tour, traveling from Ubud you can continue to visit Kintamani


Ubud


For accommodation needs, Ubud offers many options that offer "private escape" atmosphere away from the crowd with a beautiful view of the hills. Among Pitamaha resorts, Maya Ubud, Sayan Four Seasons Resort and other international class hotel is a small example.

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