The collection of wildly unique scenery, outdoor adventures, and happy-go-lucky people makes New Zealand a jewel of the South Pacific. And Great Tour Experiences, owned by Charmaine Edwards, is on the front lines of inbound travel to New Zealand, which will soon open its borders to international travelers.
“You have unlimited opportunities to experience breathtaking landscapes around almost every corner—snow-clad mountains, rolling sand hills, golden alluvial plains, green pastures. There are gushing geysers and snow-fed rivers that are trout-stocked for fly fishing, and beautiful cities and villages throughout,” Edwards says.
Many of her itinerary options feature the South Island. Groups can see Christchurch, which has emerged as a modern conference and art city after the devastating earthquake nine years ago, and Edwards says it’s the most beautiful city in New Zealand. Iconic attractions include the Cardboard Cathedral and the Antarctic Centre.
Groups can discover a mix of farming operations in the Canterbury Plains, an area that rises into the Southern Alps.