Located on the banks of the Waikato river at about 130 km from the bustling City of Auckland in New Zealand’s North Island, the Hamilton Gardens can easily be covered on the way to Waitomo. And, as an icing on the cake, the entry to the magnificient gardens is entirely free. Here are a few pictures dipicting the wonderful gardens of Hamilton.
All the Tolkien Fans out there, if you haven’t got your fix of Lord of the Rings yet, here is good news. Hobbiton, the dreamy village of Hobbits in Middle Earth exists in reality, and you can visit it too!!
Jumping off a bridge tied to just an elastic cord is not everyone’s cup of tea. As claimed by New Zealand’s AJ Hackett- the world’s home for commercial Bungy, It takes a nerve of steel to do the feat. But, the feeling of accomplishment after you have taken that leap of faith is next to none.
Magical glowworm caves, rolling meadows, dormant volcanoes, fuming geothermal springs, iconic archways, gorgeous beaches and bustling harbors define the topography of New Zealand’s North Island. Read on for highlights from my week-long rendezvous with the North Island of New Zealand.
Wayanad, the rural district of Kerala is synonymous with dense forests, lush green vegetation, rivers, plunging waterfalls, verdant countryside, exotic spices, coffee and tea estates and intriguing tribal culture.
Nubra, a high altitude desert present in Ladakh region of India is a melange of lush green fields, poplar groves, orchards of fruits and nuts and tiny hamlets along the rivers that meander in the valleys cradled between the jagged mountains.