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新西兰之旅：白云之地
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日期：2003-11-19 11:15:23
New Zealand: Land of the white cloud
With its primeval forests, mighty snowcapped peaks, gigantic fjords and grumbling volcanoes, its no wonder the makers of The Lord Of The Rings films decided to shoot the trilogy in New Zealand.
Rugged ranger－types can relive The Fellowship Of The Ring by scaling forbidding mountain passes or crossing volcanic moonscapes towards the cracks of doom. For more adrenaline highs theres an unbeatable choice of good value activities, from white water rafting and jet boat rides to bungee－jumping and skydiving.
For more homely Hobbit types, NZ has many other attractions to enjoy--rambling countryside, a glorious coastline and plenty of sedate places to sit and enjoy the amazing views. And then theres the terrific cuisine and wine.
With two weeks or more, a good way to see the country is to start in Auckland on the North Island, then drive to Wellington, crossing by ferry to the South Island. Take in the breathtaking scenery around Queenstown before flying home from Christchurch.
Theres too much to see beyond Auckland to justify spending too much time in the city, so head south to Waitomo. Hiding beneath this hilly area are the haunting Waitomo Glowworm Caves. Drift in silence in the dark on the subterranean lake and gaze up at the spectacular living lightshow. Adventure company Waitomo Luminosa leads groups through the underground rivers riding dark rapids on inner tyres.
Directly east from Waitomo, Rotorua town is a rich playground for adventure sports. Try Zorbing, which recreates the feeling of being inside a spinning washing machine. Climb inside a giant, transparent, padded ball at The Agrodome Leisure Park and roll downhill…fast！
Rotorua is known for its volcanic thermal vents creating pools of plopping volcanic mud at the Wai－O－Tapu Thermal Park. Volcanic fissures cover the whole area. Sinister eggy－smelling steam snakes from cracks in pavements and heats the many pools here. Try the thermal Blue Baths, taking tea afterwards in the Thirties tearooms. Just out of town, the Titikere Springs Spa is a luxury option.
If you want to encounter a real volcano, head south to Tongariro National Park with its breath－taking peaks reminiscent of the Lonely Mountain from The Hobbit. Its easy to imagine Smaug the dragon slumbering in Mount Ruapehu, a very active volcano whose slopes become a popular ski resort in winter, the ski lifts heading over a lava－strewn wasteland to within 1，000ft of the streaming crater.
Set in this epic landscape, the comfortable Grand Chateau is convenient for all the walks in the area. Its where the film crews and stars of The Lord Of The Rings stayed while filming scenes on Mount Doom for The Return Of The King.
An ideal romantic destination is Fernside, a restored historic house about an hour north of Wellington with large colonial－era bedrooms offering luxury bed, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
About midway down the South Island stands Mount Cook, the highest peak in the country at 3，754m, surrounded by giant glaciers. The mountain range it towers over is the Southern Alps.
If the weather is good, head out from the nearby Hermitage Hotel for an easy, pleasant alpine walk to the bottom of the glacier. Mount Cook Ski Planes fly up to and land on top of the glacier itself, a thrilling ride with fantastic views. Queens－town, sitting under the jagged peaks of the aptly－named Remarkables, is a scenic four－hour drive south of Mount Cook, or a short flight from Christchurch.
The town is a good base for exploring the best bits of the South Island. In winter its a ski resort, in summer an enchanting place from which to plan walks, river rafting, fishing and boat trips. A more sedate option is the lovely old steamship TSS Earnslaw.
Set aside a day for the must－see spectacle of Milford Sound in the heart of NZs unspoiled and awe－inspiring fjord－land. Treat yourself to a scenic flight with Queenstown Air. Nothing can prepare you for the scale in which giant cruise ships are mere specks in the vast panorama of mountain and sound. It makes for a suitably grandiose ending to an epic trip
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