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The City of Sails is one of rare natural beauty. On an isthmus in the north island surrounded by Manukau Harbour and Hauraki Gulf, the sun sun shines on Auckland’s great sailing..

Queenstown is pretty much adventure central any time of year. A resort town on the shores of Lake Wakitipu in the Otago region of New Zealand's South Island, it is a base for skiing at the..

Located in the extreme south of the North Island, Wellington is the capital and third largest city in New Zealand and is home to a population of around 400,000 people. The city is situated..

One of New Zealand's most popular tourist destinations, Rotorua is a landscape of drifting steam, geysers, hot natural springs and bubbling mud pools. The amazing geo-thermal attributes of..

Voted world's top travel destination in the 2008 Travelers' Choice Destinations Awards by TripAdvisor, Milford Sound is truly a spectacular natural wonder. It is widely regarded as New..

Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand and a cultural, political, and artistic hub in the country. With a population of about 400,000, the city offers some of the best dining, music..

Windswept pastureland, rolling grassy hills, blossoming wildflowers of countless colours, endless highways lined with alpine forests, bays of the deepest blue and skies to match, history..

Located on the northern coast of New Zealand's North Island the Bay of Plenty certainly lives up to it's name with almost 260 km of beautiful coastline stretching in a crescent between Cape..

Fiordland is a land of timeless beauty, where waterfalls cascade into crystal fiords, rainforests blanket verdant slopes and the snowcapped peaks are mirrored in glassy lakes as they have..

The Bay of Islands comprises more than 140 different islands set in a beautiful sub-tropical location complete with pristine white beaches, coves of dazzling blues and greens and seas..

The Northland region of New Zealand is located on the (you guessed it) northern end of the North Island. The climate and lifestyle are subtropical and with coastlands on both sides and..

On the northern most tip of New Zealand’s South Island lies Nelson, New Zealand’s oldest city, offering a variety of entertainment, dining and cultural experiences amidst some..

Dunedin is the heart of New Zealand’s Otago Region, on the south-east coast of the South Island, about 350 kilometres south of Christchurch. The city is nestled within a natural..

Hardy European pioneers founded the beautiful city of Nelson, New Zealand in 1842, although this bountiful, temperate region had been home to Māori for many centuries. Today Nelson has the..

Flanking the southern edge of Dunedin's extensive harbour, Otago Peninsula is high and rugged on the ocean side; warm and sheltered on the harbour side. Volcanic in origin, the peninsula is..

Experience a little bit of France in New Zealand at Akaroa, the country’s only French settlement.  Lying on the Banks Peninsula in Canterbury, the small harbour town is a..

Sometimes called the 'Sound of Silence' Doubtful Sound is the deepest (421 metres) and second longest (40 kilometres) of the South Island's fiords. It is a powerful place - serene..

n the coastline about 16km south west of Westport, you will find Tauranga Bay and the Cape Foulwind Fur Seal Colony. Take a short walk of about 20 minutes to see the seals at home. Visitors..

Spring signals the opening of the Coromandel scallop season. Dive for scallops to barbeque yourself or savour them at a local seafood restaurant. Coromandel’s famous water gardens at..

A Mediterranean climate with long, fine dry summers and mild winters not only makes this a great place to visit but has fostered the production of it’s other great attraction, fine wines..

Start the day with a locally roasted coffee before taking a kayaking trip and watching dolphins frolicking in the sparkling Marlborough Sounds. Visit world-class attraction Omaka Aviation..

The port city of Napier is a popular tourist destination with its sweeping views of Hawke’s Bay, its many festivals, surrounding vineyards, orchards and a warm dry climate. Napier was..

Situated in the volcanic heart of the North Island, the Lake Taupo region is home to New Zealand's largest fresh water lake, fascinating geothermal areas and the famous Huka..

Fruit, wine and 1930s architecture give Hastings an appealing point of difference. The area was devastated by a huge earthquake in 1931 (as was Napier) then rebuilt using architectural..

Accessible by road or a short ferry ride west from Paihia, the tranquil coastal town of Russell, or Kororareka as it was formerly known, was the first permanent European settlement in New..

Hokitika was first settled in 1860, after the discovery of gold on the west coast. It was an important river port, but many ships came to grief on the notorious ‘Hokitika Bar’ – a..

Gisborne is the first city in the world to greet the sun each morning, and it has a reputation for great food, wine and surf beaches. As the unofficial ‘Chardonnay Capital of New..

The city of Rotorua lies on the southern shore of Lake Rotorua in the centre of the Rotorua region. It is arguably the best known tourist destination in New Zealand, famous both for its..

Maori history is is strong and historically important in Tauranga. A visit to the Historic Village will transport you back in time and is well worth a visit, offering a unique view of both..

Thames is the Coromandel Peninsula’s main town. Idyllically situated between the Firth of Thames and the mountains of the Coromandel Forest Park, Thames has a fascinating history linked..

Mount Maunganui is a thriving coastal resort town located at the tip of the southern entrance to the Bay of Plenty, as well as the name given to the extinct volcano that features..

The attractive combination of sand, surf and native forest makes Whangamata a popular destination for summer holidays. Find a spot on the four kilometre ocean beach or swim in the safe..

Auckland is New Zealand's largest and most culturally diverse city. Consistently rated as one of the world's most livable cities, it's a melting pot of European, Asian and South Pacific..

Named after Sir William Fox, New Zealand’s Prime Minister from 1869 to 1872, Fox Glacier describes both the glacier and the nearby village. Like its twin, Franz Josef, the glacier..

Mangonui is the main centre of Doubtless bay and forms part of a string of small settlements. This is the northernmost centre in New Zealand even though it is still nearly 100 km southeast..

A short drive north of Kerikeri, Matauri Bay is one of the true coastal delights of the winterless north', and a favourite with travellers of all types. With long stretches of white sand..

The National Aquarium of New Zealand in Napier opened early in 2002. It is as close to the ocean as you can be to the waters edge without getting your feet wet. The magnificent..

Piha is a laid-back seaside village 45 minutes west of Auckland city. The dramatic beach, which is marked at each end by rugged cliffs, is a popular surfing location. The water has strong..

Te Puke is a thriving town situated in the Bay of Plenty 60 km from Rotorua and 75km from Whakatane, named for the rolling hills around it. Te Puke's main claim to fame is the kiwifruit..

In 1993, Jane Campion’s Oscar Winning The Piano made Karekare an international star, with everyone talking about the beautiful black-sand beach.Karekare beach is located on Auckland's..

Lake Rotorua is the second largest lake on New Zealand’s North Island, covering almost 80 square kilometres. The city of Rotorua lies on the southern shore and the town of Ngongotaha on..

The settlements of Opononi and Omapere are situated on the southern shore, near the mouth of Hokianga Harbour in the Northland Region.Opononi and its twin settlement Omapere are famous..

Rainbow Springs Nature Park is on the northern outskirts of Rotorua about 5 minutes from the centre of town. The nature park covers over 22 acres of native bushland and is criss crossed..

A satisfying seaside stroll awaits on the doorstep of Wellington's central business district. Large areas of the once-busy waterfront were left idle by the change to more efficient..

Auckland's west, including Waitakere City and part of Rodney District, is famous for its great scenery - lush rainforests, rugged black sand beaches and rolling green rural..

Franz Josef Glacier was first explored in 1865 by geologist Julius von Haast, who named it after the Austrian emperor. The glacier is five kilometres from the town of the same name, and a..

The city of Hamilton is bisected by the mighty Waikato River, which is best appreciated from the deck of a classic paddle steamer. While the trees and riverbank suburbs glide by, you can..

Invercargill dates back to the 1850s, when people from the Scottish settlement of Dunedin began buying land for sheep runs in the far south. Today it is the country's southernmost city...

The Kepler Track is a 67 kilometre circuit that takes three to four days to complete. It leads you along the shore of Lake Te Anau, up the side of Mount Luxmore, across the tops of the..

Lake Waikaremoana is part of the Te Urewara National Park, one of the most beautiful areas of natural wilderness remaining on the north island. The lake itself is known as a prime trout..