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Squeezing all that New Zealand has to offer into a span of 24 hours is an admirable pursuit. From Wellington to Nelson and Moke Lake to Milford Sound, the diverse natural landscape of the country is enough to make you never want to leave. When you're on a locum tenens assignment, challenge yourself by planning a day jam-packed with adventurous activities from the moment you wake up until the sun sets in the Land of the Long White Cloud.
First, start your journey in Wellington. The city's famous summit, Mt. Victoria, speaks for itself when you reach the top. A spectacular panoramic view of Wellington, the Hutt Valley and Cook Strait awaits you, creating the perfect photo opportunity and a memory to bring back with you from your locum tenens job.
Once you've gotten your Wellington fix, you can cruise over to Nelson (car rentals are accessible in the capital city), widely considered to be the sunniest place in New Zealand thanks to its greater number of daylight hours. The shopping, eating and beach dwelling in this city are top notch, but the natural attractions are best. The Pancake Rocks at Punakaiki live up to their name—resembling hundreds of thousands of pancakes stacked on top of each other.
If you use your time wisely, you may even reach the Moke Lake for horseback riding and the scenic Milford Sound, one of the most idyllic vistas to capture
forever on your camera.