Top 5 Places to Visit in New Zealand
Top 5 Places to Visit in New Zealand
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Exercise 1
Vocabulary
snow-capped
Adjective
ˈsnəʊ kapt
covered in snow at the top
The lake was surrounded by snow-capped mountains.
fjord
Noun
fiːɔːrd
a long, narrow body of water that sits between tall mountains
We paddled further up the fjord.
dot
Verb
dɒt
to be placed all over an area
The houses were dotted all along the shoreline.
pillar
Noun
ˈpɪlə
a large, tall post
Pillars ran all the way along the front of the temple.
getaway
Noun
ˈɡɛtəweɪ
a holiday or vacation
This would make a great place for a summer getaway.
Exercise 2
Article
Top 5 Places to Visit in New Zealand
Whether you’re after sandy beaches and tropical forests or snow-capped mountains, New Zealand has it all.
1. Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound – South Island
A UNESCO World Heritage site, Fiordland features some of the most stunning scenery in the country. You can take in the sights by hiking along one of the best tracks in New Zealand. If you want to see the vast waterfalls up close, rent a kayak and paddle through the fjords.
Milford Sound
Stirling Falls, Milford Sound
2. Bay of Islands – North Island
If you’d rather relax on the beach, head up to the sunny North Island. The Bay of Islands has 144 islands dotted throughout. It’s a great place for sailing, kayaking, and fishing. These waters are also home to penguins, whales, and dolphins.
Urapukapuka Island, Bay of Islands
Whangaruru Bay, Bay of Islands
3. The Pinnacles – North Island
Spend the day wandering through a maze of rock formations in this eerie landscape. This area features huge pillars of rock that are slowly being eroded by rain. There is a campsite nearby for those who want to hike around the entire area.
The Pinnacles
The Pinnacles
4. Lake Taupo and Tongariro National Park – North Island
Lake Taupo is New Zealand’s biggest lake. It’s a great place for a summer getaway. Not far from the Lake is Mt. Ruapehu, an active volcano. The Tongariro Crossing is a popular hike that runs close to the top of Ruapehu and the beautiful Emerald Lakes.
Lake Taupo
Tongariro National Park
5. Queenstown – South Island
Queenstown sits between the shores of a lake and the peaks of snowy mountains. Bungee jumping was invented here, and visitors can expect to find all sorts of adrenaline filled activities including jet boating, white water rafting, skydiving, rock climbing, and skiing. There are also plenty of luxury hotels and expensive restaurants for when the adrenaline wears off.
Queenstown
Bungee jumping at Kawarau Bridge near Queenstown
Exercise 3
Questions
What activities can visitors do in Fiordland National Park and Milford Sound?
What animals live in the waters around the Bay of Islands?
Where was bungee jumping invented?
What does the city of Queenstown sit between?
Exercise 4
Discussion
Would you like to visit New Zealand someday? Why? Why not?
Which of the five destinations featured in the article would you most like to visit? Why?
Would you rather visit the North or the South Island of New Zealand? Why?
Do you prefer holidaying in cities or out in nature? Why?
Do you prefer summer or winter getaways? Why?
Exercise 5
Further Discussion
Would you like to try bungee jumping someday? Why? Why not?
Would you like to try any extreme sports? If so, which ones? If not, why not?
Have you ever been kayaking? If so, please share your experience. If not, would you like to? Why? Why not?
Do you often go fishing? Why? Why not?
Do you enjoy hiking? If so, where do you like to hike? If not, why not?
