The Wrights Hill

Several astounding beautiful tracks wind their ways through the many little towns that make New Zealand. Most places boast immaculate beauty and make trekking both adventurous and relaxing. There is one particular location that has so much more than the mere benefits of trekking; it is the Wrights Hill. 28 different tracks make their way through Wright’s hill and to top it all, this spot is intriguingly historic. Being the location of the famous Wrights fortress, it is certainly a must see for all those visiting New Zealand.

The Wrights Hill is located in the Karori suburb of Wellington and is the home to the famous fortress built between the years 1942 and 1947 during the time of World War 2. The fortress is predominantly created underground and consists of an array of tunnels, plotting rooms, gun emplacements and magazines. At some points these structures go as deep as 50 feet underground. The fort installed 2 large 9.2 Mk guns but although it was indented to be used, the fort never saw action. The guns and the entire defense was a protection against the Japanese but strangely, after the war, the guns were fired and sold as scrap metal to the Japanese itself. The entire fortress has an eerie aura within its walls. It is open to public on particular days; the queen’s birthday and Labor Day are some of the days but through prior appointment the fortress can be opened for viewing on other days as well. Film industries have been attracted to this location thanks to the structure of the fortress and the sound effects within it and an entire New Zealand horror movie was shot within these walls.

In the surrounding you can find nature at its finest. Several parks, lush flora and rare fauna are all found here. The Wrights Hill also provides connections between the Makara Peak mountain bike park and the Polhill area.

When it comes to staying in Wellington New Zealand hotels are found in plenty. One of the most popular Wellington city Hotel, is the Copthorne Hotel Wellington Oriental Bay. This is one classy place that keeps you coming back for more.

Water sports in Queenstown

A vacation spent in Queenstown is one full of excitement and relaxation, and specially includes outdoor fun. Selecting centrally located Queenstown hotel accommodation preferably at a New Zealand Queenstown hotel such as Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview will help you make the most of your holiday. Outdoor enthusiasts can expect to have the thrill of a lifetime enjoying the wide range of water sports in Queenstown including whitewater rafting, diving, river surfing, kayaking, river jet safaris, river boarding and more. Adventure travellers will find themselves trying out one water sport after the other immersing in the addictive fun and thrill.

 

River Surfing Adventures in Queenstown!

If you are looking for adrenaline pumping thrills that go beyond the excitement of white-water rafting, then river surfing in Queenstown is definitely an activity worth trying out! Before heading off to conquer the rapids, it is best to find centrally located Queenstown hotel accommodation which you can use as a base to also explore the town. Situated within walking distance from the town centre, Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview is one such New Zealand Queenstown hotel that also features stunning views of the Remarkables mountain range. Once you have settled in make sure to sign up for some river surfing which takes place along the Kawarau River. The tours organised by Serious Fun, take place along two sections of the river namely Roaring Meg and Chinese Dogleg. Equipped with a wetsuit, life jacket, helmet and fins, you hold onto a board and let the river take you on an unforgettable ride amidst stunning natural landscapes!

Back to a golden history; Gold Fields Mining Centre

The guests at Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview will always have the opportunity to get a great view of the Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables mountain range. This New Zealand Queenstown hotel provides a quality service with modern accommodation, making it one of the bet Queenstown hotel accommodationoptions available.

Make a trip to the Goldfields Mining Center in Queenstown to witness a history that was based on gold, which took place during hundreds of years ago. Gold was first discovered in the area in the 1860s and the mining process had lasted for almost 100 years. A visit to this place will show you how the miners lived those days, the hardships they faced and the critical living conditions. If you’re lucky you will be able to find gold in the midst of virgin soil!

Xtream Adventures in Phuket

While Phuket may be known for its laidback coastal lifestyle, thrill seekers have plenty to experience here as well, especially at Xtrem Adventures! Before embarking on your extreme escapades make sure to find a well placed Phuket resort which you can use as a base for your travels and tours. Situated along Mai Khao beach, Anantara Phuket Resort Thailand is an ideal Phuket beach resort which also has a spa where you can unwind after all your lively excursions. If you want to combine a day out in nature with adrenaline pumping activities then make your way to Xtrem Adventures which can be found near Chalong circle. This adventure park in Phuket gives visitors a chance to climb trees, walk along bridges and zip across flying foxes all within a forested area! Experience a Tarzan like adventure that is suitable for younger visitors as well. Safety standards are strictly followed and you will be “swinging” amidst the trees without a care in the world in no time!

Cable Jungle Adventure

Phuket is a popular destination with many attractions. After a tiring day out in Phuket all you can think of is a luxury resort Phuket to relax and unwind. Regent Phuket Cape Panwa is one of the top Phuket luxury resorts available for the travellers to the island. One of the must try adventures in Phuket is Cable Jungle Adventure. This is entirely a new challenged designed for the travellers to the island and it allows you to cross the jungle with the help of a cable and explore the place from a height. This is done with maximum safety and thrill seekers need not worry about it. The cables are linked from tree to tree and once you embark on this adventure you will feel as if your are flying without wings.

Umanga Kahandawaarachchi is a passionate travel writer who writes under the pen name, Maggie Tulliver. Her field of writing covers a wide array of content and articles related to travel and hospitality industry.

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Splendid China

Shenzhen is a Chinese metropolitan with many exciting venues. Whether you are on leisure or business, Ascott Maillen Shenzhen offers many Shenzhen serviced apartments to keep you safe and comfortable during your visit to the city. This centrally located serviced accommodation Shenzhen lets you explore most of the entertainment, shopping and dining venues in the city. One of the must visit venues in Shenzhen is Splendid China, a host of replicas of China’s historical building, breathtaking sceneries and traditional practices. Splendid China also lets you get a glimpse of the whole country, its geographical significances and landmark edifices through its miniatures. These miniature exhibits are amidst breathtaking parks and gardens. A leisure stroll down those buildings is a relaxing experience.

WAKEBOARDING IN KOH PHANGAN

Everyone enjoys the thrills and chills of snowboarding and skiing. Now this can be taken to the next level when executed on water. Wakeboarding is a relatively new water sport but is now thriving is Australasia and South East Asia. Thailand harbors one of the biggest wake boarding opportunities. Wakeboarding involves one riding a wakeboard (similar to a snowboard) and being towed by a motorboat. The rider can execute different techniques and moves such as the ‘nuclear’ and ‘the melon’.

Wakeboarding at the time of it inception was referred to as ‘skurfing’. It was developed in parts of Australia where water sports are in abundance. The boards used in the sport are made of fiberglass and were later crafted to perfection by craftsman Bruce McKee. Wakeboarding has risen to fame since it came to fruition even reserving a spot at the World Games, and has been part of the trend sports category since 2005.

Koh Phangan is a wakeboarding heaven and has acquired the latest equipment to give riders the ultimate thrill as well as maintain their safety. Brands of the highest caliber such as Liquid Force, Hyperlite, O’Brien natural 139 and Jobe are used. 2004 Mastercraft X-Star motorboats(Harriet) and Yamaha outboard boats(Roberta) are used to ensure a smooth ride and the maximum wake boarding experience. Many guest riders such as Parks Bonifay who is an X-games, pro wakeboard tour champion and Vans triple crown champion perform the unthinkable, tricky maneuvers occasionally for crowds to enjoy.

The wakeboarding experience comes at an affordable price of 1200 bht for a 15 minute set and 3500bht for a 1 hour time slot. Rates differ from boat to boat. In order to fully enjoy the wakeboarding experience one can find accommodation in state of the art Koh Phangan hotels and Koh Phangan resorts, which are in close proximity to the wakeboarding sites. The Rasananda Koh Phangan Villa Resort & Spa offers luxurious accommodation and friendly staff and services to make your stay a memorable one. This offers 64 villas and spas with their own private plunge pool. Also a signature spa is exclusive to the resort. The resort is tucked away among palm groves and faces a beautiful pristine beach.

Elephant Cave in Ubud

Within the exotic city of Ubud, is a location that takes you way back in time to the amazing history, art and skill of the yesteryears of Ubud. It is called Goa Gajah; the Elephant Cave.

Goa Gajah is found in a steep valley just on the outskirts of Ubud. It is truly an intriguing wonderwork that has so beautifully been restored. It came to life over 700 years ago and only somewhere in the 1920’s it was rediscovered. It took another 30 years for the elephant cave to be fully excavated. The Elephant cave has deep rooted religious significance. Throughout the structure you will find an array of different shapes of demons, large and small with a number of different expressions. At the entrance of the cave you will see an enormous menacing face. This face somewhat resembles an elephant especially with the hair and the trunk like structure at the face that looks as though it is over its ear to the right. These similarities are what gave rise to the name ‘Elephant Cave’. Around this historical monument you can sense an essence of the past. The structures still looks very much intact and the craftsmanship on the sculptures seems so authentic and full of talent. Just in front of this very intriguing cave there are large rectangular bathing pools with massive gushing water fountains. All with a subtle charm of Ubud 700 years ago. For a wholesome and informative experience of the Elephant Cave, visit the location with a tour guide. These tour guides give you a wealth of important information about this era in Ubud at a very reasonable and nominal fee.

Among places to stay in Ubud, the Alila Ubud is by far the most popular. Facilities in Alila Ubud Bali are absolutely extraordinary. There is a simple charm about this hotel that is accentuated by a friendly staff and delicious cuisine. This Ubud hotelhas been a favorite for many years now. For an Ubud accommodation that is wholesome in everything you are looking for, choose Alila Ubud Bali, and you are sure to love it.

Beach Views

Bali may be one of the few places on the planet where surfing beaches lie so close to each other giving a huge choice to surfers. Balangan, a strip of sandy beach stretching for 200 meters flanked by rocky cliffs, north of Dreamland beach in the Bukit Peninsula is one such place. Although it is well known to surfers it is less so to other visitors and this together with the lack of permanent structure along the beach has helped to keep it as a relatively unspoilt coastal area.

For normal beachgoers the appeal lies in the undeniable beauty of the area and the fact that at high tide it converts to a good swimming beach although currents can be a bother. At low tide it is not suited to swimming as the rocks at the bottom are exposed. However during these times visitors can indulge in those little things that make a visit to the beach fun, particularly if accompanied by children, such as building sand castles, collecting shells or lying on a hammock watching the surfers. As the beach is at the bottom of a cliff it is accessed through a steep staircase. ‘Warungs’ that sell food and drinks to the surfers and provide cheap accommodation lies towards the eastern end of the beach. Along the beach an elevated palm tree shaded flat space between the rocks and the beach is popular with visitors who want to sun bathe, relax and enjoy beach views.

Balangan beach is one of the few known places to have left hand reef brakes at mid tide that are not so fast as other brakes on the peninsula. At lower tides the waves are supposed to be fast and hollow. As the brakes are wind sensitive they have a tendency to get messy. Both intermediate surfers and beginners can enjoy the waves here which can sometimes reach heights of about 15 meters.

Try the elegant Anantara Seminyak Bali located in one of the islands best areas to enjoy spacious all suite accommodation and have easy access to chic shopping and dining areas and island attractions that will certainly contribute to the success of any holiday. View gorgeous sunsets and vivid ocean views cocooned in comfortable and contemporary spaces at this Bali resort. As one of upscale Bali resorts guests are provided with unique dining experiences, luxurious spa treatments and an excellent range of other facilities and amenities the highlights of unforgettable holiday experiences.

Umanga Kahandawaarachchi is a passionate travel writer who writes under the pen name, Maggie Tulliver. Her field of writing covers a wide array of content and articles related to travel and hospitality industry.

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