The last half of June is a great time to visit New Zealand. It is mid winter and there are several cultural and local events that tourists and natives will enjoy. The first event scheduled is the Lyttleton Harbour Festival of Lights. It is scheduled for June 13 through the 22. This is a free event that will be hosted on the Banks Peninsula in Lyttleton, New Zealand. It is a celebration of winter, and will include a masquerade, great local food and drink, music and a street festival. Also, don’t forget to stop by the street market which will offer food, crafts and other great New Zealand gifts.
Another event that you will want to work into your New Zealand vacation is the Seven Stars display created by renowned metalwork artist Matthew McIntyre Wilson. It will be open to the public from June 14 through the 20th at the City Gallery Wellington in Wellington, New Zealand. This exhibit is free and it will include a wide variety of pieces that depict the Seven Stars, which is a Matariki constellation.
For those of you who are interested in poetry, you will want to make sure to add the Kupu Rere – Matariki Poetry Slam Event to your New Zealand tour. It is scheduled for June 15 and will be held at the Classic Theatre, which is located at 321 Queen Street, Auckland, New Zealand. Poets can register for $10 starting at 6 p.m. on the 15th, and general admission tickets will go on sale at 6:30 p.m. The event will run from 7 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. If you plan on reading your poetry arrive early, as there will be a limited number of spots available.
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Is There really a great place in New Zealand?
Just about every place in New Zealand is great! I just love that country.