Perhaps it’s because New Zealand is seen as so far away from countries like the UK and US.
 Perhaps it’s because of our plethora of geographic and geologic attractions, all contained within 2 relatively small islands. Perhaps it’s because of the “Lord of the Rings” movies. Or, perhaps it’s because of the multitude of adventure and adrenalin-inducing activities for which New Zealand has become famous. Whatever the reason, New Zealand seems to be a top destination for couples on their honeymoon.
 
 In the North Island, Bay of Islands to the North of Auckland, along with the Central North Island which encompasses Rotorua, Waitomo and Taupo, would be preferred destinations.
 
 Bay of Islands offers snorkelling & scuba diving, sailing, swimming with dolphins, and quaint villages steeped in New Zealand history.
 
 Each of the key destinations in the Central North Island offers its own unique flavour. Rotorua is best known for its geysers and mud pools, as well as Maori culture. The city also offers a wide variety of adventure and leisure activities, from the Luge and the Zorb (the silicon ball that rolls down a hill with you inside) to the Agrodome and Rainbow Springs.
 
 Waitomo is famous for its glowworm caves. There are sedate tours as well as high-adrenalin tours – for example a 5 hour trip which includes abseiling down into a cave, flying through the cave in the pitch black on a flying fox, jumping off a cliff into an underground stream, and ultimately climbing back out of the cave by corkscrewing around a vertical waterfall.
 
 Those on their New Zealand honeymoon choose Taupo for its adventure activities – skydiving, bungy jumping, jet boating, quad biking, horseback riding and whitewater rafting to name a few – as well as its idyllic setting on the rim of the largest lake in NZ, with three magnificent volcanoes as a backdrop. Taupo also offers a very active nightlife, in part because it is a very popular destination for backpackers. Yet another attraction of Taupo is that it is centrally located. Rotorua is one hour to the North, Waitomo Caves are 1 & 3/4 hours to the Northwest, the World Heritage Tongariro National Park is 1 & 1/4 hours South, and Napier and the Hawkes Bay wine district are 2 hours to the Southeast.
 
 And when are the most romantic times to visit New Zealand on your honeymoon? October is glorious, as it is springtime, the trees are cloaked in new leaves and flowers, the days are warm (not hot) and there are relatively few tourists about. December through March are the warmest months, ideal for enjoying the beaches and lakes and getting a tan. And April and May are magnificent, as the autumn (fall) colours abound – rich reds, browns and yellows against a backdrop of beaches, lakes and mountains.

About the Author:

Rob and his wife Becky own Tauhara Sunrise Lodge at Lake Taupo, in the centre of New Zealand’s North Island. As a board member for Heritage & Character Inns, a not-for-profit group of 100 lodges and b&b’s around New Zealand, Rob has been responsible for the group’s marketing strategy for the past 3 years. In addition, Rob owns and operates Fishing in New Zealand, a company which delivers all-inclusive fly fishing & accommodation experiences to clients from around the world.

Article Source: ArticlesBase.com – Your New Zealand Honeymoon