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Explore The Adventurous Country And Find Out Interesting Things To Do In New Zealand.

New Zealand is a country filled with adventure, natural wonders, picturesque landscapes, exotic wildlife and loving people. You can hike on a snow-capped mountain and visit the beach on a single day or enter a magical wormhole with glow worms after diving in a hot water spring. It has something to offer everyone and you can never feel bored here even for a minute. The country has a vibrant and positive vibe and is one of the most favorite tourist destinations. It is surely a destination that will have an impression on your heart forever and you will make some unforgettable memories in this serene and scenic country. Here, we have curated a list of some of the topmost attractions that you can explore in New Zealand. Let's get started on our journey to fun, excitement and magic.

1) Explore The Stunning Abel Tasman National Park: The park lures you in with its golden sand beaches and pristine aqua blue water. It resembles a tropical wonderland and you feel transported to Hawaii or Thailand. The Abel Tasman National Park offers you numerous activities like hiking on the lush green grass that is surrounded by majestic trees, ferns and blooming flowers. The hike around the Abel Tasman Coastal Walk is around 60 km with the most scenic views. This hike is included as one of the “9 Great Walks of New Zealand.” The park also includes several small beaches which are great for relaxing and unwinding.

2) Hike The Majestic Franz Josef Glacier: It is one of the most famous places among tourists, people visit this place to hike the glacier and experience the thrill and adrenaline rush. The way to reach the glacier is with a help of a helicopter which costs you around 200 NZD. It might sound expensive but when you hike up and witness the lofty glacier it is undoubtedly a sight to behold. Do not forget to take your best camera for some unreal and fascinating images.

3) Learn About Maori Culture: The Maoris were among the group of the first few people who inhabited New Zealand. The people of this culture are known to have distinguishing tattoos and also a very beautiful and energetic dance form known as Haka. The Maoris came to New Zealand almost 700 years ago after migrating from Polynesia. If you want to spend some time with the people and are interested to learn more about their culture, then you should visit Rotorua. While visiting Rotorua do not forget to try the authentic Maori cuisine, hangi meal usually made from carrots, potatoes and meat. Learn in-depth about the culture by interacting with locals at Tamaki Maori Village with a delicious meal and cultural experiences. It will surely be once in a lifetime experience.

4) Visit The Scenic Milford Sound: This is one of the most visited tourist destinations in New Zealand and should surely be on the itinerary when you plan your visit to New Zealand. Milford Sound is situated in the heart of Fiordland National Park and includes magnanimous rocks, towering waterfalls and broad mountains. It is also one of the most photographed places in New Zealand. You can enjoy Kayaking or can opt for a boat cruise. If you want to explore Milford Sound in its complete glory, then make sure to book a cruise with the help of operators and relax amidst the beauty of nature.

5) Explore The Magical Glowworm Caves: These caves are one of the best places to visit in New Zealand.

The Waitomo caves are surrounded by glowworms (Arachnocampa Luminosa) and offer you a magical site. The caves are located beneath the King Country, for the more adventurous soul, there is an option for zip lining. You can also enjoy a comfortable boat ride along with a guided tour. These spectacular fluorescent emitting living things are a treat for sore eyes.

6) Enjoy Whale Spotting In Kaikoura: It is a small town on the South Island and offers you the chance to spot whales all around the year. This will surely be a highlight of your trip, you cannot help but get mesmerized by the scenic backdrop of the snowcapped mountains. You can view sperm whales all around the year, orcas can be viewed majorly in summers and humpback whales can be seen visiting New Zealand during winters.

7) Relax In Hot Springs: New Zealand can keep you engaged for days and weeks but it also gives you options to relax, chill and unwind. After a long and strenuous day of the hike, you can rest your muscles in a hot water spring. New Zealand has many hot springs which are naturally occurring and you can enjoy them for free. Kerosene Creek is a naturally occurring hot spring that lies on your way to Rotorua. Another great option is Lake Taupo Hot Spring, located by the Waikato River.

8) Gobble Up On The Delectable New Zealand Cuisine: The most famous food in New Zealand is crayfish or lobster. You can enjoy some delectable crayfish in Kaikoura at Cods & Crayfish. No visit to New Zealand is complete if you haven’t tried the tempting Kiwi Burger, made with beetroot and fried eggs. For all those who can’t live without sweets, then you must try Jaffas. These are mini chocolate balls coated with sugar and you can also participate in the Jaffa race and roll out these candies. They are easily available at confectionary stores. Pavlova is another favorite dessert of the people of New Zealand made from fruits, whipped cream and meringue.

New Zealand is every explorer's paradise and it is one of the most secured places to visit post-COVID. The places are open to tourists under strict guidelines by the tourism department. While travelling to New Zealand make sure to carry your medical reports, sanitizers and masks along with you. Being cautious will help you avoid any mishap or hindrances during your vacation. We hope that these options will hope you plan a perfect itinerary for New Zealand to enjoy an amazing and unforgettable vacation.

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Pro-Vision

I’m in this season of my life where Jesus is showing me what it means to submit to Him as my provider. Prior to allowing Him to work out my salvation, I was someone who deemed herself “independent,” and as such, her own provider. In a different season, Jesus showed me how truly dependent I am on Him for everything, in order to change my thinking. Upon graduating from that season, I’m now in this one.

It’s not that I don’t believe that God can provide for me, I just deal with a lot of anxiety when a deadline is around the corner. Perfect example? When it comes time for me to pay my bills. Throughout this pandemic, not having a consistent paying job has caused me tons of mental stress. Despite that, Jesus always made sure that rent was paid on time, every time. Whether it was a perfectly timed stimulus check or a release of funds I had forgotten about, He always made sure that rent and all of my bills were paid before the due date.

You’d think that with this track record I’d be able to rest easier and lean more into trusting Jesus, right? Wrong! With each new deadline or financial burden, the feelings of anxiety creep up inside like they never left, until they completely bubble over. This cycle robs me of my peace every time.

In this season however, I’m determined to reclaim the peace that Jesus freely gave me and stop sabotaging myself. The fact that no matter how many times I was pulled out of a perceived hole, I still went into deep panic while waiting for the help from my Heavenly Father to manifest itself, let me know that this “anxiety issue” was far greater than me.

So what did I do? I surrendered it over to Jesus in prayer. I went to the word of God for reminders of who I am in Christ and all the different ways God has shown Himself faithful to His word. I spoke words of affirmation over myself every time the enemy came at my mind like a flood to remind me of something negative about myself. I put on my favorite worship songs and praised Jesus before I saw any physical changes to my situation because “we live by believing not by seeing” (see 2 Corinthians 5:7).

I surrendered this weakness over to God and the Holy Spirit came up with these ways for me to stay free as I wait for God to intervene. This surrendering process is not a “one and done” kind of thing. It’s a challenging choice I have to make every day. However, the continuous peace I’ve been experiencing and the lightness of spirit that I consistently feel, are invaluable. You truly can’t put a price on it. I want to encourage anyone reading this who suffers from a heavy burden. Try giving it to God. Choose surrender. You’ll be glad you did!

Til’ next time, adieu.

Malta

Hello everyone, my name is Victoria Udebiuwa and I am the new PWEN blogger. When I first picked up my pen to begin inking this blog post, I thought of simply writing about Mother’s Day and dedicating it to my mother, because this is my first Mother’s Day without her.

My mother passed away from Stage 4 Brain Cancer, after a three and a half year battle, on Christmas Eve 2020. My heart is still so raw and open from this loss that I thought it would be the focus of this piece, but the Holy Spirit had other plans and intentions.

Instead of writing about the heartache and sadness I experienced through losing my mother, I’m going to take this time to share something different with you. It’s a personal letter that I wrote to God in light of all that I learned through experiencing grief, trauma, and pain, and how I was brought peace on the other side of it all. It’s a thank you letter.

“Dear Abba,

Today I’m moving out of Malta and stepping back into the promised land. At first I was angry at you about having to experience Malta, but my time here has grown me in ways I could have never imagined. Thank you for Malta. Thank you for the important lessons and teachings you gave me in this place that helped to shape my character and refine me in the fire. Thank you for helping me get right in my prayer life, build my faith, and continue trusting in you. Thank you for showing me what intimacy with you looks like, and for always encouraging and empowering me to be my most authentic self. Thank you for showing me grace when I needed it and especially when I didn’t know

I needed it. But most of all, thank you for sitting with me until I could stand. For never leaving nor forsaking me in this wilderness. Because of you, I know grief, but am no longer debilitated by it. I know heartbreak, but am no longer broken from it. And now that I am standing, I can now move forward knowing that you are with me with every step. Thank you for the milk of your word but now I am ready for your meat. Thank you for spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical maturity.

Love,

Victoria.”

In the Bible, Malta is the unplanned detour stop that Apostle Paul has to make before he heads back to his original destination, Rome. It was a place where pain bore purpose and peace. Dealing with the grief in losing my mother and best friend, is my own personal Malta, but in this place and space God has continued to do a good work in me. For those of you dealing with the loss of a loved one, please know that you are not alone, and that if you let Him, God will love you past your pain and into your promise. Til’ next time, adieu.