UK writer calls New Zealand ‘the trip of a lifetime’
March 23, 2011 by NZ Guide
Filed under About New Zealand
“My advice to anybody who is considering, even remotely, of
going or selling a trip to New Zealand is to do so without
hesitation.”
So said UK travel writer Graham McKenzie in a blog-post on the
Travel Mole website last week.
- Tourism New Zealand
UK writer calls New Zealand ‘the trip of a lifetime’
March 21, 2011 by NZ Guide
Filed under About New Zealand
“My advice to anybody who is considering, even remotely, of
going or selling a trip to New Zealand is to do so without
hesitation.”
So said UK travel writer Graham McKenzie in a blog-post on the
Travel Mole website last week.
- Tourism New Zealand
Travellers with Christchurch trip planned
February 25, 2011 by NZ Guide
Filed under About New Zealand
Christchurch Airport, which is located outside of Christchurch
city, is open for international and domestic flights and all major
highways connecting with other parts of New Zealand are open.
Passengers are advised to confirm check in times and flight details
with their airlines. The latest information is at
target="_blank">www.christchurchairport.co.nz.
- 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.