New Zealand - About

New Zealand’s awesome landscapes, lush forests, amazing wildlife and pleasant climate make it a haven for many outdoor activities, and a great place to unwind. New Zealand society is diverse, sophisticated, and multicultural, and the honesty, friendliness, and openness of Kiwis will impress you. And the great advantage of New Zealand is that all of its diverse physical, cultural, and artistic landscapes are so close to each other!

The North Island of New Zealand has a 'spine' of mountain ranges running through the middle, with gentle rolling farmland on both sides. The central North Islands is dominated by the Volcanic Plateau, an active volcanic and thermal area. The massive Southern Alps from the backbone of the South Island. To the east of the Southern Alps is the rolling farmland of Otago and Southland, and the vast, flat Canterbury Plains. 

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New Zealand - North Island

The North Island is where New Zealand's main population lives. New Zealand's largest city, and main international gateway of Auckland is located here; as well as New Zealand's capital city of Wellington. We have listed our 10 favorite places of interest which reflect the great beaches, Maori and European Heritage, the North Island's volcanic center, the start of the wine trail and the big cities. More..
Created: Tuesday, 19 Jul 2011 10:40 PM

New Zealand - South Island

Dominating the South Island of New Zealand are the Southern Alps, which run the full length of the island. We have listed our 10 favorite places of interest which reflect Queenstown, the adventure capital of New Zealand, and a great location to explore Milford Sound and Fiordland National Park. In the west, the rugged coastline and glaciers are awe-inspiring. In the east is Christchurch and it's stunning vistas and diverse wildlife. To the north are sunny Nelson and Marlborough, famous for their wines and food. More..
Created: Tuesday, 19 Jul 2011 11:04 PM