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New Zealand's
awesome landscape, lush forests, amazing
wildlife and pleasant climate make it a
haven for many outdoor activities and a
great place to unwind. The country's
society is diverse, sophisticated and
multicultural, and the honesty, friendliness
and openness of Kiwis will impress you.
New Zealanders have a unique and dynamic
culture, with European, Maori, Pacific and
Asian influences. It's a culture that
celebrates the many different lifestyles
they live and the stories they have to tell.
You could come to New Zealand for a hundred
holidays and have a totally different
experience each time, as the country
presents such a huge variety of
opportunities. |
North Island
Auckland - two huge harbours enfold an environment that's
alive with cultural excitement and sea-flavoured challenges. You should
expect all the assets of a modern city but be ready for the scope of adventure.
Rotorua
The seething power of inner earth comes to the surface here. Explore the
geothermal areas and discover the unique culture of New Zealand's Maori people.
At the end of a day of exploration you can relax in pools of naturally heated
mineral water and experience for yourself why Rotorua is called 'Nature's spa of
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Wellington
The capital, a city experience that will
reveal the creative, political and
cultural nature of New Zealand's
backdrop of spectacular scenery.
Waitomo Caves
For over 100 years these caves
have attracted visitors. Here you
can discover an underground labyrinth of
ancient limestone caverns and formations
and marvel at a galaxy of tiny living
lights. Visitors never fail to be
amazed by the splendour and beauty of
the limestone formations. |
South Island
Christchurch
This city is alive with colour, atmosphere
and world-class attractions. It's a
place known internationally for its
beautiful gardens but with so much more to
offer you will find a fresh experience each
day.
Queenstown
Blessed with some of the world most
exquisite geography, it also never fails to
amaze travellers with its scope for
excitement. |
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Milford Sound
Was once described by Rudyard Kipling as the
'eighth wonder of the world'. It was
carved out during successive ice ages and at
its deepest point plunges to a depth of 265
metres. You can view the grandeur of
the Sounds from the air or on water.
Bottlenose dolphins, New Zealand fur seals
and Fiordland crested penguins are all
resident in the fiord and can be seen close
up from the many cruise or kayak trips that
can be taken. |
Kaikoura
Is a unique combinations of ocean and
mountains offering stunning coastal alpine
scenery and a host of eco-tourism oriented
activities including whale watching, dolphin
and seal swimming, walks, a winery and cave
tours. |
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New Zealand has the power to touch
your soul with its landscape of brooding
mountains, icy glaciers, primal forests,
vineyards, volcanoes, hot springs and
surreal coastal formations. and
the great advantage is that all of its
diverse physical, cultural and artistic
landscapes are so close to each other! |
Winter Sports
New Zealand
offers ski adventures that will keep
coming back for "just one more run".
In the North Island there are two
commercial ski fields, both on Mount
Ruapehu, an active volcanic cone.
In the south, the Southern Alps offer a
wide choice of ski fields with
spectacular alpine scenery and lively
resort towns for fun at the end of the
day. There is also a Nordic skiing
area near Wanaka, with 25 kms of groomed
cross-country trails.
For a ski experience that's pure
adrenalin, experienced heliski operators
will take intermediate and advanced
skiers up into the alps to discover open
bowls or powder and steep, high-speed
chutes.
White Water
From a quite drift through the forested
wilderness to a white-knuckled,
wide-eyed journey down turbulent rapids,
rafting in New Zealand cover the full
adventure spectrum.
The mountains of the interior feed a
myriad of fast flowing rivers that run
through the forests to the sea.
Grade 1 rivers offer relatively tranquil
waters, while grade5 is regarded as an
extreme sport.
Diving
With around 15000 kms of coastline and
hundreds of offshore islands, New
Zealand offers divers a vast and diverse
underwater landscape. You can dive
wrecks, drop-offs and sub-tropical
reefs; explore huge kelp forests, swim
with school fish or clown around with
the seals. Poor Knights Marine
Reserve has been considered as one of
the world's top five diving locations.
Other popular areas are the Bay of
Islands, the dramatic fiords of the
South Islands and Stewart Island's kelp
forests. |
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