There aren’t many downsides to travelling around New Zealand. The warm climate, enchanting culture and wonderful people mean it’s pretty difficult not to enjoy your time in New Zealand. However, as with travelling anywhere, it can be tricky to stick to your usual routines and regimes when exploring a new place. This article will explore why New Zealand is the perfect place for health-conscious travellers who want to stay looking their best while travelling.
Favourable Weather
New Zealand’s climate lends itself to being outdoors all year round. Even in winter, temperatures rarely drop to single figures. This makes it so much easier to stay active. Exploring New Zealand by hiking or cycling becomes a much more attractive option and the likes of Cathedral Cove and Ninety Mile Beach provide the perfect backdrop for a morning walk or run, so there’s no excuse for not getting your steps in while travelling New Zealand.
For those who enjoy more active outdoor activities, New Zealand has a strong scene for activities such as sailing and mountain biking. The beauty of New Zealand’s outdoors lies in its varied offerings. Major cities are great for that morning stroll to a local coffee shop, while more rural areas are perfect for exploring rapids, hikes and trails.
Sports Obsessed Country
For such a small nation, New Zealand regularly punches above its weight in the sporting world. In fact, they are a nation with a deep sporting history, which is reflected in New Zealanders’ obsession with sport. Rugby, Cricket and netball are particularly popular, and as a result, there’ll be no shortage of clubs for you to join while travelling the country.
This is also a great way to meet new, like-minded people, which can be one of the most daunting things prior to travelling. It can also be a great way to continue participating in hobbies that you enjoy back home, which can bring a sense of normality to your explorations.
Wellness Culture
New Zealand has a strong relationship with health and wellness, and today, there’s a growing trend of taking care of health—both physically and mentally. If you’ve ever spent any time in New Zealand, you’ll know that it’s an extremely laid-back nation where nobody ever appears to be in a rush.
If you’re looking to work while travelling, you’ll also find that most employers value a strong work-life balance in New Zealand, which can benefit your mental health enormously. For those who include natural healing in their wellness routine, New Zealand couldn’t be any more suited to you.
There’s an abundance of hot springs in New Zealand that you have to explore if you’re interested in wellness. Tekapo Springs, Wartakei Terraces and The Lost Spring are three of the prettiest spots in New Zealand and provide the perfect space to soak yourself in healing waters.
Aesthetic Options
Today, more and more people include aesthetic surgeries and procedures into their regular wellness regime. Fortunately, if you’re travelling to New Zealand, you won’t be short of options when it comes to beauty clinics.
Cosmetic surgery in particular is growing in popularity in New Zealand, with non-surgical procedures such as Botox and lip fillers commonly used to fight signs of ageing. If you are interested in undergoing surgery while in New Zealand, the most common types are surgeries that are considered to be less invasive.
If you’re interested in a lip lift, for example, it will be easy to find a qualified surgeon to perform the procedure regardless of where you are located in New Zealand. You’ll also benefit from strict regulations which means the risk of receiving botched surgery is extremely low. Due to the high standards, you may find that clinics charge higher prices than what you are used to back home.
Dietary Options
For health-conscious vegan travellers, you’ll be glad to know that the popularity of veganism is growing in New Zealand. In fact, New Zealand ranked 4th in veganism in a recent study, meaning those requiring vegan or vegetarian options should have a wealth of options while travelling.
While vegan and vegetarian options are growing, you may find them harder to come by in rural areas compared to busy city centres that attract more tourists. It’s worth researching the different areas of New Zealand and their vegan and vegetarian options before you set off on your travels.
In summary, New Zealand is one of the best destinations for travellers who are concerned about their health, beauty and wellness. The nation, on the whole, has low obesity levels and declining levels of smoking and alcohol consumption. As a result, it’s fairly easy to stay in shape while travelling in New Zealand, but it’s commitment to health and fitness also makes it a great location for meeting new people.
