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Sherri Ross from Calgary, Canada back to stories

Published: June 09, 2010

Sherri Ross from Calgary, Canada enjoyed her trip to New Zealand so much, she decided to share her story with us! Here, she tells us about her favourite experiences and offers her advice to others travellers…

Most amazing gastronomic experience… Hangi, fish and chips, skippers shrimp tempura

The show-stopping view that took your breath away… Pancake Rocks, Bay of Islands, Waitomo Glow Worm Caves

Most blissfully relaxing moment… Lunch at the San Francisco Bath House in Wellington

The cultural experience that broadened your mind… Tamaki Maori Village and Rotorua Museum Tours

The experience you’ll tell your grand-kids about… Waitomo, Milford Sound Bird and Wildlife Centre and Queenstown

Places you’d go back to soon… Nelson, Bay of Islands, Whangarei

Place with the most interesting locals… Rotorua – the Maori (70%) are so outgoing

What surprised you the most about New Zealand… How friendly the people are – how diverse the landscape is

Your best advice for other travellers… Do the tourist things, but get off the beaten track as well

What was your lasting impression of New Zealand, the youngest country on earth… Beautiful country – wonderful people