New Zealand Overview

New Zealand is situated in the south-west Pacific, almost 2000 kilometres south-east of its nearest neighbour, Australia. It is a country of rare beauty and amazing contrasts, and is the first country in the world to see the light of every new day.
 
New Zealand comprises a total land mass about the size of Great Britain or Japan spread over two main islands and a smaller, large, remote island in the south. Numerous small off-shore islands are havens for isolated beaches and rare bird life & animals. With a total population of just over 4 million people, New Zealand is one of the developed world’s most crowd-free countries.

The spectacularly stunning countryside includes luxuriant rainforests, massive mountain ranges, live volcanoes, extensive coastlines, breathtaking canyons and fjords, and fertile farmlands.
 
Many visitors are drawn to New Zealand to watch spectacular thermal displays (geysers), or receive therapy from hot mineral springs.

It is a prime destination for those seeking a relaxing or quiet holiday yet is famous for its tourist capacity to cater for outdoor explorers, hunters, mountain climbers and thrill seekers.
 
The climate varies from sub-tropical to temperate, and as such is an idyllic destination for diverse vacation activities all year round.

The major cities of Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin, feature a sophistication and life-style equal to many in the western world. Museums, fashion shopping, restaurants, night-life and “city entertainments” are plentiful in these modern cities.
 
Smaller towns & villages in New Zealand will make visitors feel particularly welcome with hospitality and atmosphere just like the old days.  

New Zealand wines are world-acclaimed, with gold medals awarded over the years in many international competitions.
 
New Zealand has 14 national parks and visitors are able to make their own personal journeys to experience the genuine “Green and Clean”, which is the traveller’s saying for this lovely land we call New Zealand.
 
Over 10 percent of New Zealand’s land mass has World Heritage status. Keen skiers will find numerous skiing opportunities throughout the country, with many resorts of an internationally recognised standard.

The South Island is famous for snowy mountain ranges with white-water rivers feeding pristine lakes, dense rainforests with peaks rising above the mist, roaring cascades nourishing deep fjords and canyons.
 
Visitors can swim with dolphins, watch whales or fish for fat trout in crystal-clear rivers and streams. The South Island’s West Coast region is unique for its rugged landscape and lifestyle.

In the North Island, white-sand beaches on the east coast contrast with black-sand beaches on the west coast, where sun & fun seekers can enjoy the many aquatic opportunities available, including organised diving through sunken warships.

Come and visit the youngest country on the planet, where the perfect all-year-round getaway holiday can be tailored for all visitor tastes, abilities and ages.

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Many Thanks to photographers - Tim Whittaker, Lake Wanka Tourism, AJ Hakkett Bungy NZ, Bob McCree