FIFA¹s Youngest and Brightest Stars Descend on New Zealand

New Zealand is the host country of one of FIFA’s most important international tournaments, the FIFA U-20 World Cup. From the beautiful northern white beaches of Whangarei where Maori culture is ever-present, through the cultural capital of Wellington, and down to the wildlife area of Dunedin, the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup will make its mark as one of FIFA’s most diverse and beautiful tournaments.

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From May 30 until June 20, the top 24 U-20 teams in the world will compete in seven cities across New Zealand to determine which country can call itself the best in the world. With some of the world’s top young football stars and fans from around the world expected to arrive to support their teams, this is sure to be one of FIFA’s best tournaments yet. Fans will be able to enjoy the “beautiful game” in one of the most beautiful countries. From hiking and biking to kayaking and paddle boarding, New Zealand’s diversity allows for a range of amazing activities for all fans when they are in between games. Below are the host cities and links to their tourism boards and tourist activities: Auckland - Experience Maori culture at the Auckland Museum: Get the America’s Cup sailing experience: Walk the edge with the AJ Hackett Bridge Climb and Bungy: [url=http://www.bungy.co.nz/auckland-bridge]http://www.bungy.co.nz/auckland-bridge[/url] Christchurch - Explore Christchurch’s Botanical Gardens: Discover New Zealand’s History at the Canterbury Museum: Unwind after watching a hard-fought match by punting on the Avon: [url=http://www.punting.co.nz/]http://www.punting.co.nz/[/url] Wellington - Te Papa is New Zealand’s national museum, full of culture and history: See some of New Zealand’s unique wildlife at Zealandia: Take a ride on Wellington’s historic cable car: Hamilton - Step into the Shire at the Hobbiton Movie Set: See the Waitomo Glowworm Caves: Try black water rafting: [url=http://www.waitomo.com/black-water-rafting.aspx]http://www.waitomo.com/black-water-rafting.aspx[/url] Dunedin - Visit Larnach Castle – New Zealand’s only castle: Indulge in New Zealand’s coastline at the Otago Peninsula: Visit Penguin Place, a conservation dedicated to protecting the yellow-eyed penguin, as well as other animals needing protection such as the sea lion: New Plymouth - Take a trip down the Coastal Walkway: [url=http://www.newplymouthnz.com/OurDistrict/Attractions/CoastalWalkway.htm#_=_]http://www.newplymouthnz.com/OurDistrict/Attractions/CoastalWalkway.htm#_=_[/url] Experience New Zealand’s art culture at the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery: Hike up Mount Taranaki: Whangarei - Horseback ride across incredible landscape with Hare Hill Horse Treks: Uncover one of the world’s most beautiful waterfalls, Whangarei Falls: [url=http://whangareinz.com/activities/detail/walks-whangarei-falls-waterfall-cascade]http://whangareinz.com/activities/detail/walks-whangarei-falls-waterfall-cascade[/url] Play in the water at Poor Knights Island Marine Reserve: