New Zealand – Visit the South Island
On the South Island, excitement is around every corner. Rivers race through rocky ravines and then meander across plains washed down from the Southern Alps. Alpine lakes provide endless diversions, and the various contents that sweep along the western and eastern coasts carry food and a huge variety of dramatic sea life. Up in the north, the stretches of golden sand and numerous coves attract sea kayakers and canoeists to Abel Tasman National Park. Around the corner, in the Marlborough Sounds, deep waterways entice boaters and fishermen to its inlets and fiords. The combination of cold and hot currents and the continental ...
The Diverse Culture of New Zealand
The diverse culture of New Zealand is steeped in the history and culture of the indigenous Maori. Legend has it that, more than 1000 years ago, the Maori came to New Zealand from Hawaiki, their ancestrial home, in open boats similar to the traditional crafts that some still use. Two main islands and several small islands off the southwest coast of Australia is the isolated island country of New Zealand. Across the Tasman Sea lies Australia and Tonga and Fiji are to the north. New Zealand occupies an area of 268670 square kilometers. The area is a bit less landmass than ...
Visit Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland: A sea lovers paradise On New Zealand’s North Island, Auckland, a thriving metropolis set in the midst of spectacular bays and inlets. Nicknamed The City of Sails, it is hardly surprising that Auckland’s most notable activities are water related such as dinner cruises around the harbor, swims with dolphins and dolphin spotting. Transportation: get from here to there Auckland is home to the major international airport in New Zealand. This means that Auckland is directly accessible from Europe, Asia, Australia and the US. There are also domestic routes to Auckland from South island. The recommended modes of transportation with the city ...
Plan Your Trip To New Zealand
Have you dreamed of visiting Down Under? Traveling through New Zealand will provide an experience for everyone. It is a trip worth careful and thoughtful planning. Prepare well in advance to get the most enjoyment from your trip. Imagine an incredible array of vistas provided courtesy of Mother Nature. From rugged coastline to majestic mountains, New Zealand has that and everything in between. A trip to New Zealand will require spending a great deal of time in the outdoors in order to get the best experience possible. The Maori culture plays a big part in New Zealand life. Discovering and exploring ...
All About New Zealand
Fiordland National Park
Recognizing that this area was special and in need of protection, Fiordland National Park was created in 1952. This stunning park offers amazing and dramatic landscapes that will leave you in awe of nature’s power. The fiords have been more than 100,000...
Hanmer Springs
This popular tourist destination is just 90 minutes from Christchurch and well worth the drive. The thermal pools at Hanmer Springs have been attracting visitors for more than 125 years and have been commercialized as a tourist attraction. Widely believed...
Plan Your Trip To New Zealand
Have you dreamed of visiting Down Under? Traveling through New Zealand will provide an experience for everyone. It is a trip worth careful and thoughtful planning. Prepare well in advance to get the most enjoyment from your trip. Imagine an incredible...
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Te Urewera National Park
Created in 1954, Te Urewera National Park is the fourth largest of New Zealand’s national parks and the Tuhoe peoples ancestral home. The park has a long and complex history that dates back to the Treaty of Waitangi of 1840. The ownership of the land...
Coromandel Peninsula
About 170km southeast of Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city, is a gorgeous volcanic peninsula called Coromandel Peninsula. This wonderful spot is just a few hours away from the hustle & bustle of the city and transports you to a world of serenity...
Surfing Gisbourne on North Island, New Zealand
The North Island has some of the best surfing spots in New Zealand. Water temperatures off North Island are much warmer than off of South Island. In the summer, no wetsuit is needed however, if you are surfing for extended periods, wearing a springsuit...
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Tongariro National Park
Given to the state by a prominent Maori chief in 1887 in exchange for the land becoming protected, the formation of Tongariro National Park began. The establishment of this National Park was the first one in New Zealand and has the distinction of being the fourth world wide. So well known is this treasured park that it was used as one of the locations... [Read more of this review]
Rotorua Highlights
On the North Island, the Rotorua region is a fascinating place to explore. This area has so many activities to participate in, it is difficult to know what to do first. The odor of sulphur lingering in the air is a constant reminder that the area is alive with thermal activity. Thermal springs, mud pools, geysers, and steam vents attract visitors in... [Read more of this review]
Places to stay in Raglan, New Zealand
Partway down the west coast of North Island sits the little town of Raglan. With a year round population of about 4,000, this small, coastal town is an internationally known surfing spot. Its famous surf and relaxed lifestyle act as a magnet for serious surfers from around the globe. Here is a place that embraces surfing visitors and provides them with... [Read more of this review]
North Island’s Tutukaka Coast – New Zealand
We all know that traveling, especially with a family, is an expensive undertaking. Although most places have things to see that are inexpensive or free, we often find out about them once we are there and they don’t fit into our crammed schedule. New Zealand is no different. One of the great things about New Zealand is the spectacular scenery. No matter... [Read more of this review]
Experience the Kaikoura Whales
Driving north from Christchurch for two and a half hours brings you to one of the best whale watching spots in the world. Kaikoura, one of the very few places in the world where sperm whales can be easily found, is located on the east coast of South Island. Set on the coastline, with a backdrop of towering mountains, the town looks out over the sea... [Read more of this review]
The Garden City: Christchurch, New Zealand
Nestled along the eastern coastline of New Zealand’s South Island, Christchurch is a fascinating and diverse city of some 348,000 people. First settled by the Maori around 1250, Christchurch was granted a Royal Charter in 1856 and became an established city. Home to a number of incredibly beautiful gardens and 800 parks; Christchurch has rightfully... [Read more of this review]
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