New Zealand is made up of the North Island and South Island, covering 220,200 sq kilometres. New Zealand is situated in the Pacific Ocean south of Autralia.
The islands vary from sub-tropical in the north to temperate in the south. Summer in New Zealand is from December to February, and it experiences its coldest temperatures from June to August.
New Zealand's unique geoscape means that you can experience picturesque mountain ranges, beautiful lakes, native bush untouched by modern civilisation, as well as geothermal features like geysers, mud pools and much more. Combined with a innovative, world leading adventure tourism industry, and unique geothermal and ecotourism attractions, New Zealand is a fun, inspirational and educational place to be.
Travel around the country is possible by Air to major cities, with a variety or train and bus operators running services around New Zealand. Tour operators also operate a wide range of scenic tours, ensuring that you get to all the best places stress free, so you can focus on making the most of your stay.
New Zealand offers a wide range of experiences, ranging from adventure tourism through to a more relaxed, though equally special cultural experience. You'll find something special here to appeal to everybody, of all ages and all walks of life.
While Aitutaki is famous for its Lagoon, enjoyed by travelers ever since TEAL flying boats plied the Coral route, islands such as Mangaia and Atiu feature makatea (raised coral reef) with spectacular limestone caverns and caves. The northern group atolls of Manihiki and Tongareva are home to exquisite South Seas black pearls, while life in Pukapuka is now legend through the literature of Robert Dean Frisbie. The uninhabited atolls of Manuae, Suwarrow and the island of Takutea are visited only occasionally to monitor the marine and wildlife sanctuaries established there.
Something you will find wherever you venture in our islands is the warm hospitality and friendliness of the people, who are always interested in sharing local culture and learning of other lands and customs. |