Christchurch Earthquake Update
February 21, 2011 by NZ Guide
Filed under About New Zealand
2.37pm, 22 February 2011
Reports
have been confirmed of a significant aftershock that hit New
Zealand’s South Island, near the city of Christchurch, at lunchtime
today.
- Tourism New Zealand
Earthquake Statement Thursday 9 September
September 9, 2010 by NZ Guide
Filed under About New Zealand
Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism is urging visitors to
continue with their travel plans to New Zealand.
- Tourism New Zealand
Earthquake Statement 8 September
September 8, 2010 by NZ Guide
Filed under About New Zealand
Christchurch’s tourism community is working together to make
sure guests are well looked after as the city recovers slowly from
a major earthquake which hit on Saturday morning.
- Tourism New Zealand
Christchurch Earthquake Statement
September 7, 2010 by NZ Guide
Filed under About New Zealand
Christchurch’s tourism community is working together to make
sure guests are well looked after as the city recovers from a major
earthquake which hit on Saturday morning.
- Tourism New Zealand
Christchurch Earthquake – Latest Advice for Travellers
September 6, 2010 by NZ Guide
Filed under About New Zealand
Tourism New Zealand is advising travellers that Christchurch and
Canterbury are largely open for business, but travellers should
check with accommodation providers and travel agents before
travel.
The below information is being made available to travellers and
travel sellers via our websites.
- Tourism New Zealand
Christchurch Earthquake Update
September 5, 2010 by NZ Guide
Filed under About New Zealand
Christchurch remains in recovery mode as the city works to
assess damage from the earthquake that hit the region early on
Saturday morning, 4 September.
- Tourism New Zealand
Plan Your Trip To New Zealand
March 27, 2009 by NZ Guide
Filed under About 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 this culture will entrance you. About 200 years before European history begins, Polynesians migrated to New Zealand. Many of the names of the places, arts, and architecture in New Zealand originate from the Maori culture and is a reflection of the influence that they had on this society.
Many places in New Zealand are steeped in history. The Treaty of Waitangi changed the course of New Zealand history and the Treaty Grounds can be visited at Waitangi. Otago displays many artifacts from the gold rush era that was so significant to New Zealand’s history. The port city of Napier, nicknamed Art Deco City, boasts some of the world’s finest examples of Art Deco architecture. When the city was decimated in 1931 by an earthquake and fire, the rebirth was essentially a city of Art Deco building since most of the earlier buildings were eradicated..
Hearing stories in every town and city make traveling through New Zealand an interesting experience. Ask questions of the locals and they will direct you to the most fascinating areas or sites. Friendly and loquacious, encounters with Kiwis (those from New Zealand) can certainly enhance your trip. They are proud of their country and love to share their knowledge with tourists.
You will never forget your trip to New Zealand. The great outdoors, wild beauty, raging coasts, scenic plains, and incredible history will be vividly imprinted on your memory forever.