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| Auckland during the winter season photo from here |
Personally I prefer colder climate more than warmer climate. Maybe it's because all my life I have only known of tropical climate and I have gotten sick of two seasons - summer and spring. At least in the winter time you can put on more clothes to stay warm while in the summer I can't go prancing around in my under garments.
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Summer Solstice
Speaking of Summer:
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| Cathedral Cove, New Zealand. Located in the North Island Picture from here |
If you look hard enough you'll find that scene from Peter Pan where you find mermaids hidden somewhere combing their beautiful long hair. The summer solstice happens during the month of December for the Southern Hemisphere. Though I could not find highs and lows for each island, I found the high and low temperatures for major cities in the North and South Islands. The city of Aukland (most populated city in the North Island) has high temperatures of 71 degrees Fahrenheit and low temperatures of 59 degrees (Worldatlas.com) which really is not hot at all compared to Hawaii. It gets colder as you travel south. Dunedin is another city of New Zealand but lies in the South Islands. Dunedin's maximum temperature in December is a mere 67 degrees Fahrenheit and it's minimum is 50 degrees Fahrenheit. That's relatively colder than Hawaii's winter! (worldatlas.com) Though during this time, it is most likely to rain more than 50% of the time. One of the perks(?) of living near the equator.
Spring Equinox
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Remember this guy? The ridiculously photogenic guy?
Not being bias here (maybe a little) but New Zealand is definitely ridiculously photogenic; especially during the spring time.
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| Lake Tekapo in the South Island, New Zealand photo from here |
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| "Pretty green pond" in New Zealand Picture from here |
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| Queenstown, New Zealand Photo from here |
Autumn Equinox
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| Queenstown, New Zealand during the Autumn Photo from here |
The Autumn Equinox falls in the month of March for New Zealand and for this year it will be March 21, 2014 (Time and Date) . Which means as of today (2/27) the spring/autumn equinox will be happening soon! You would think that with summer temperatures ranging form 60-70 degrees Fahrenheit that during the Autumn, temperatures would be relatively cooler but it's not. In Auckland (North Island) average maximum temperature is 72 degrees Fahrenheit and the minimum temperature is 58 degrees Fahrenheit during the month of March (World Weather Online). For Christchurch (South Islands) average maximum temperature goes up to 68 degrees Fahrenheit and the average minimum temperature is 52 degrees Fahrenheit (Holiday Weather). Rain will most likely to fall during this month.
Travel Agent Advice
Personally I prefer the colder weather than warmer weather but 90% of the people I ask which weather they prefer, they say warmer weather. So if you like warmer weathers then imagine Christmas on the beach. Instead of freezing in the polar vortex I recommend traveling to New Zealand during the summer months (December to February).
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Summer in New Zealand does not get insanely hot (averages around 75 degrees Fahrenheit) so it's perfect to enjoy outdoor activities without the remnants of sweat on your shirt.
New Zealand is known for it's outdoor activities because of the various seasons that happen. One activity I would love to try is walking through Routeburn Track just outside of Queenstown, New Zealand.
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| Routeburn Track Picture from here |
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This two to four day walk is like every outdoorsie person's dream. This 19 mile track is filled with horseback riding, walking across bridges, waterfalls and witnessing eye popping scenery. There are two main stops where you can stay over at huts or houses that are lined along the tracks so you'll have to pre-reserve. (Parks and Recreation)
If you're one of those people who likes the sea more then another activity you could do is swim with the dolphins and whale watch. Off Kaikoura, South Island has a rich habitat for sea life which includes the whole shebang; whales, dolphins and seabirds. (Telegraph.co)
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Support the locals by taking a tour with Whale Watch Kaikoura which is a Maori owned dolphin and whale watching tour. (Telegraph.co)
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| Whale Watch Kaikoura Photo from here |
New Zealand would be a good place to go on vacation and not gain 50+ pounds. There's just so much outdoor activities that you can do and it accompany's peoples different taste.
Rain in New Zealand is like apple and apple pie- they go hand in hand. It is constantly raining in New Zealand that the only common weather hazard in New Zealand is heavy rainfall and floods. (Niwa.co.nz) New Zealand does experience cyclones and typhoons but they are on very rare occasions.
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New Zealand - the place of endless activities and breathtaking scenery.
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See you in New Zealand!
