Get set for some breathtaking Rugby action on your New Zealand Holidays!

Rugby, a sport that often brings smiles on the faces of many sports buffs across the world has now gained centre-stage in the minds of millions of sports lovers all across the globe. Its popularity can be gauged from the fact that since 1987, the Rugby World Cup is played every four years and the latest edition of this mega event is to be held in New Zealand in Sept–Oct 2011. Spread across seven weekends starting from 22nd September 2011 to 22nd October 2011, this event promises plenty of action and excitement during the seven weeks that it will be held across various cities of New Zealand.

Here’s a brief snapshot of some of the cities that will host this mega event. The short preview offered will give you an idea of the prominent tourist attractions in these cities and what you can expect when you visit these cities.

Auckland
One of the most beautiful cities in New Zealand, Auckland is famous amongst tourists all across the world as the ‘City of Volcanoes’. Blessed with scenic natural beauty and splendor, Auckland captivates its visitors with its picturesque beaches and scenic harbors that offer visitors the perfect retreat from the hum drum of city life. Most tourist itineraries to Auckland include a trip to its prominent tourist attractions like the Auckland Harbor Bridge, Auckland Zoo and the Eden Gardens. More fun and excitement await those who book their flights to Auckland during the December to February months that is undoubtedly the best season for those planning to visit Auckland. It coincides with the festive season and the atmosphere is filled with festivity and good cheer during this period.

Queenstown
New Zealand’s most popular resort town, Queenstown is the perfect place for adventure sports enthusiasts who flock to this picturesque resort town to explore adventure sports like skiing, jet boating, whitewater rafting, bungy jumping, mountain biking, skateboarding, tramping and fly fishing that offer them just the right kind of adrenalin rush, they crave for. Queenstown’s famous skiing tracks in the Cardrona Alpine Resort, Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Treble Cone attract adventure enthusiasts in hordes. And if you consider yourself an adventure enthusiast, we suggest you look for cheap flights to Queenstown on travel portals that promise cheap flights and tickets for all international destinations.

Christchurch
Tourists who come to explore Christchurch, often explore places like the the Christ Church Cathedral, Cathedral Square -bounded by the 'Four Avenues' of Bealey, Fitzgerald, Moorhouse and Rolleston; Christchurch Pier, Christchurch Town Hall, Avon River, Hagley Park. More fun and excitement can be experienced in Christchurch at places like the Botanical Gardens, University of Canterbury, Jade Stadium, Christchurch Gondola, Southern Encounter Aquarium, Kiwi House, International Antarctic Centre, Christchurch Tramway, Discovery Centre, and Orana Wildlife Park. So if you also want to book your flights to Christchurch, you should log on to the website of a travel agent and select the best deals that are currently on offer.

Auckland, Queenstown, Christchurch there’s no dearth of exciting places in New Zealand that not only offer tourists a perfect holiday experience but also a lifetime of memories which they will cherish forever!