Things to do in New Zealand, New Zealand: The Best Balloon Rides

March 12, 2022 Leonarda Pillsbury

New Zealand (/njuːˈziːlənd/ ( listen); Māori: Aotearoa [aɔˈtɛaɾɔa]) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The country geographically comprises two main landmasses—the North Island (Te Ika-a-Māui), and the South Island (Te Waipounamu)—and around 600 smaller islands. New Zealand is situated some 1,500 kilometres (900 mi) east of Australia across the Tasman Sea and roughly 1,000 kilometres (600 mi) south of the Pacific island areas of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga. Because of its remoteness, it was one of the last lands to be settled by humans. During its long period of isolation, New Zealand developed a distinct biodiversity of animal, fungal and plant life. The country's varied topography and its sharp mountain peaks, such as the Southern Alps, owe much to the tectonic uplift of land and volcanic eruptions. New Zealand's capital city is Wellington, while its most populous city is Auckland.
Restaurants in New Zealand

1. Ballooning Canterbury - Hot Air Balloon Rides

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Ballooning Canterbury - Hot Air Balloon Rides

Escape to a world of peace and tranquillity. Hot Air Ballooning is a magical experience and a flight with Ballooning Canterbury offers panoramic views across the fertile Canterbury Plains to the Southern Alps. There is nothing quite so romantic and exciting as floating across an ever changing landscape. Come fly with us!

2. New Zealand Spanish Driver Guide / Guias en espanol

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New Zealand Spanish Driver Guide / Guias en espanol

Our exclusive service offers you absolute flexibility to do exactly whatever and whenever you want. Once you arrive after your long trip from home you can sit back, relax and enjoy as your driver escorts you around this fascinating country introducing you to guided local tours around different towns and natural landscapes, in English, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese.

3. Neuseeland fur Deutsche - NZfG

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Neuseeland fur Deutsche - NZfG

New Zealand - the most beautiful end in the world. We help to make a vacation an unforgettable experience. We offer a travel portal for German New Zealand travelers and a meeting point for Germans living in New Zealand. Travel advice & bookings: From organized self-drive trips to individual travel modules to bungy jumps, we have everything on offer! Write us!

4. Aoraki Balloon Safaris

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Aoraki Balloon Safaris

AORAKI A MAORI WORD MEANING 'CLOUD PIERCER' The 'Magical' Sky Experience Methven - 'New Zealand's Finest Ballooning Location' Commencing at sunrise, allow up to 4 hours (about 1 hour is actual flight time), concluding with a buffet champagne style breakfast as a picnic in the farmers fields where the balloon lands. Offers pristine views of Mt Cook and National Park.

5. Sunrise Balloons

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Sunrise Balloons

Sunrise Balloons is based in Queenstown, New Zealand, flights are scheduled daily, all year round, weather permitting. Queenstown is quite possibly the best landscape in the world to view, and it's even better during a hot air balloon ride followed by a champagne celebration. Come and experience Hot Air Ballooning with us!

6. Kiwi Balloon Company

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Kiwi Balloon Company

Hot Air Ballooning is a magical experience and a flight with Kiwi Balloon Company offers views over the city, farmlands and the mighty Waikato River and on a lovely clear day you can see the mountains of Ruapehu, Pirongia, and Te Aroha.Our company is the only commercial operator in the North Island and are proud to be a CAA Part 115 Certificated Adventure Aviation Operator.

7. Orbserver

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Orbserver

The only tethered Helium Passenger Balloon in New Zealand and Australia. The Orbserver takes off 150m into Rotorua's sky every 20 minutes (weather permitting) and can carry a maximum of 20 passengers. Rides range from tranquil to exciting and offer spectacular views of Lake Rotorua and surrounding areas. Helium balloon rides are similar to a hot-air balloon ride and last about 15-20 minutes.

8. MX TRAVEL EXPERIENCE

MX TRAVEL EXPERIENCE

Meet up with locals. Escape the winter. Avoid the tourist traps. We have designed and curated, authentic and traditional Mexican experience as far from the mainstream as you can get without missing those special moments that everyone has always wanted to see. This is a one in a lifetime opportunity to off-road from the typical and discover the real Mexico. Come with no expectations, don't worry about the language barrier. Mexico will speak for itself.

9. Real New Zealand Tours

Real New Zealand Tours

We offer Self-drive (rental car) or Private driver trips (fully guided). Bespoke customised itineraries (all inclusive) prepared by New Zealand based travel specialists who know what the guidebooks don't. We meet and greet you on arrival. You're given a freephone number helpline 24/7. We can also help with International flights and Travel Insurance. Try us - you'll like us!

10. Real New Zealand Tours

Real New Zealand Tours

We offer Self-drive (rental car) and Private driver (fully guided) New Zealand customised all inclusive itineraries and trips. With over 30 years' of Tourism Industry experience our dedicated team of hardworking and passionate local Christchurch based Kiwi staff offer you peace of mind as we plan together your trip of a lifetime. New Zealand "the world in one" you will not be disappointed.

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