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What travelers say:

New Zealand has a variety of scenery, also has a variety of play, this time I chose to take the GreatSights luxury bus, from Auckland, to the North Island several scenic historical towns and classic attractions, to a three-day North Island roundabout tour. It’s really a special way to travel, but there are many people in New Zealand who choose this way because it’s easy and informative, not only to enjoy the beautiful scenery, but also to learn a lot about the history and culture of the Maori. In the morning, buy tickets and tickets for the three-day tour at the departure point of GreatSights behind the Auckland Sky Tower, and you can get on the bus at 7:30. The drive from Auckland to the small town of Paihia in Island Bay is about three and a half hours. It will stop at some classic attractions halfway. The driver will also explain to you some attractions along the way, including their historical allusions, characteristics and humanities. So I say this is not just a trip, it's a study tour. Island Bay is one of New Zealand's major tourist attractions, consisting of 144 islands. Paihia is the center of the island bay, although it is just a small town, but it is loved by domestic and foreign tourists, there are many tourists in summer, we are now in the early winter, so lucky not to crowd people. Paihia is really a quiet and beautiful place. Although it is already early winter, it is still green everywhere. From our hotel room, it is about 100 meters away, and you can go to the bay. It is probably also affected by the reputation of Auckland's "Sailing Capital". There are many sailboats docked here. The most seen here are locals running and exercising, not in the country, where you can do what you like slowly. When you arrive at Paihia, one of the must-visit attractions is the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. The signing of the Treaty of Waitangi is located in the Bay of Islands, just 2 minutes drive from Paihia, one of New Zealand's most important historical sites. If the culture and history of the Maori are a book, Waitangi is the focus and turning point in the book. The Waitangi Treaty signed by the British government and Maori Chiefs in 1840, its replicas can be seen in the museum in the park, and there are also a lot of Maori hand-carvings and the largest Maori canoe battleships in existence. You can also watch the most authentic Maori cultural performances. In addition to these historical places, Waitangi Park itself is a scenic place, beautiful and charming Haruru Falls, young people playing sports on the grass, seamen, whalers, locals shuttle, make up the daily picture here. Regarding food: I want to ask everyone about the only Chinese restaurant here, Jinghua. This is a Cantonese restaurant, mainly Chinese buffet, and also has some fast food such as roast duck rice and fork cooking. It tastes very good. Recommended oysters, which are local characteristics and very fresh.