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The Epic Trip-O-Meter, youth campaign kicks into second gear The Epic Trip-O-Meter, youth campaign kicks into second gear

The long-haul youth campaign – Epic Experiences – is gaining momentum with a range of new activity and interactive features launched on newzealand.com. News and Media Releases - Tourism New Zealand  Read More →

Long, hot summer of holiday arrivals fantastic for industry, says Tourism New Zealand Long, hot summer of holiday arrivals fantastic for industry, says Tourism New Zealand

Tourism New Zealand chief executive Kevin Bowler says the international visitor arrival figures for April show steady growth from the sector’s core markets and some fantastic holiday arrival numbers. News and Media Releases - Tourism... 

World’s top travel editors set to experience Auckland in 2014 World’s top travel editors set to experience Auckland in 2014

Auckland has won the rights to host the Travel Classics writers’ association bi-annual conference in May 2014, thanks to a bid by Tourism New Zealand, ATEED (Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development) and Air New Zealand. News... 

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New Zealand Adventures

Te Urewera National Park 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... 

Coromandel Peninsula 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 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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Places To See In New Zealand

Tongariro National Park 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 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... [Read more of this review]

Places to stay in Raglan, New Zealand 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... [Read more of this review]

North Island’s Tutukaka Coast – New Zealand 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... [Read more of this review]

Experience the Kaikoura Whales 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 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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