Christmas Activities In New Zealand

But christmas in new zealand really has its own vibe that can be very hard for europeans to understand.

Christmas activities in new zealand. And wherever you are you should be able to get your hands on this iconic white dessert whether it s the homemade real deal or a passable store bought version. As quickly as the red pohutukawa blossoms bloom and fade each year so too does new zealand s enthusiasm for its most famous food item peak at christmas. Because their country is in the southern hemisphere they enjoy warm weather and mostly sunny days while waiting for santa claus to arrive. It also provides the theme for the new zealand christmas carol the southern cross looks down.

There are also some beautiful lakes and rivers. In new zealand it is not possible to be more than 120 km from the sea so naturally there are beaches everywhere. The december flowering pōhutukawa metrosideros excelsa is an often used christmas symbol in new zealand. Here are some of the best areas to visit to enjoy beautiful beaches and spend time in and on the water.

The coca cola christmas in the park event is one of the most iconic christmas celebrations in new zealand. A barbie otherwise known as a bbq is a typical event on christmas in new zealand. Top christmas holiday activities in new zealand beaches and water activities. Southern cross new zealand s most recognised constellation is the kiwi version of the famous star that guided the three wise men to bethlehem.

New zealand christmas tree. Native plants ferns and flaxes are displayed alongside traditional christmas flowers such as mistletoe. New zealanders celebrate christmas with mainly traditional northern hemisphere winter imagery but mixed with local imagery. Find out more and complete the reading comprehension activities with these christmas themed pages.

Despite the name a creamy puffy pav is as kiwi as it gets at christmas time. Park rd grafton auckland 1010 new zealand. New zealand christmas traditions. The bright red and crimson flowers make a great sight and are one of the things new zealanders associate most with christmas time.

All inclusive fully guided tours with a maximum of 18 travellers to the best holiday spots northland bay of plenty taranaki marlborough queenstown. Coca cola christmas in the park is known for being a family friendly extravaganza filled with live music acts and various other performances from the country s best artists. The pohutukawa tree which lines most of the beaches along the east coast of new zealand flower around christmas time. 2019 will be the 26th year of the party hosted in the grounds of the wonderful auckland domain.

Our christmas new year tours are perfect for anyone wanting to escape the silly season. For a start there s the season thing it s the middle of summer so the activities around this time of year are very different to the snowy festivities of the northern hemisphere such as the german christmas markets and the huge events surrounding christmas in london. New zealand is a star gazing paradise with its own starlight reserve the aoraki mackenzie dark sky reserve above the south island s mackenzie country.