Destination: New Zealand, by Madeleine Dorst

Cultural Cross Sections From the town of Kaikoura on the South Island / Photo by the author New Zealand may be best known to many as Middle Earth (and that’s not a bad rep to have), but the country has much more than just the snowcapped Pass of Caradhras or Mount Ngauruhoe, (aka Mount Doom). Beyond the jaw-dropping scenery, New Zealand has a rich literary and cinematic history, all infused with Māori culture.   Visit One of the best ways to see New Zealand is by starting on the North Island and traveling down to the South, hitting the three major cities. Begin in the North in Auckland, the largest urban center. See the city from the top of the famous Sky Tower or take the ferry over to the island suburb of Devonport (home of artist Lorde) and explore the tunnels of the historic Fort Takapuna. Then travel down to the bottom of the North Island to the capital of Wellington. In Wellington, be sure to visit Weta Studio, which has done the props and special effects for dozens of worldwide film productions, or see the view from Mount Victoria. Ferry across to the South Island and go to Christchurch. You can’t miss Cathedral Square in the heart of the city, home to lots of public art and the ChristChurch Cathedral, which was damaged in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake and has been slowly undergoing renovation.   Discover Outside of the four major cities, there are hundreds of picturesque towns scattered around the islands, all... Continue reading at 'World Literature Today'

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