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Holidaying in New Zealand
Kia Ora - Welcome
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. No matter
where you are travelling within New Zealand, there is something for everyone.
New Zealand societyis diverse, sophisticated, and multicultural, and we are
sure that the honesty, friendliness, and openness of 'Kiwis' will impress
you.
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North Island
The Far North
The real 'far
North' boasts the most northern award winning vineyard in New Zealand, one
of the best left-hand surf breaks in the world, the worlds biggest snapper
surf-fishing contest and the best tours to Cape Reinga. The Far North is also
rich in Maori and European history.
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 90 Mile Beach – From this beautiful
location nothing but pure beauty is seen, the natural meeting of ocean
meeting land and water life to land life.
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Cape Reinga - A lonely lighthouse and
a gnarled, twisted Pohutukawa tree on a windswept cliff top on the northern
tip of New Zealand. To the west an endless succession of Tasman Sea rollers
advance towards the Cape while an opposing force powers in from the Pacific.
The resulting collision is a maelstrom of churning ten metre waves erupting
in explosions of spray and spume.
The Bay
of Islands
The natural beauty of the Bay of Islands has to be seen to
be believed. It’s an aquatic playground lavishly furnished with
144 islands and a myriad of secluded beaches
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Paihia - Blessed with shimmering safe
waters and superb beaches Paihia is a good place to be based for your Bay
of Islands experience. Join a cruise through history or try your luck in
the famous fishing grounds. Or if your game is adventure perhaps skydiving,
para-sailing, scuba diving, kayaking or a beautiful bushwalk will take
your pleasure.
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Russell - A quick
ferry ride across the water from Paihia is the charming, elegant township
of Russell.
Auckland
 Imagine an urban environment where everyone lives within
half an hour of beautiful beaches, hiking trails and a dozen enchanted holiday
islands. Add a sunny climate, a background rhythm of Polynesian culture and
a passion for outstanding food, wine and shopping – you’re beginning to get
the picture of Auckland.
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Sky Tower - At 328 metres high, Sky Tower's
three observation levels offer unrivalled views of Auckland. Stand on the
glass floor panels and look down on the street below. If you want to go
even higher, climb up the Sky Tower mast with Vertigo Climb, or you could
take the quick route down by jumping off with Sky Jump.
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AJ Hackett Bungy - This state of the art
personal challenge experience is situated directly under the bridge at
Pier 2, where jumpers leap over the Waitemata Harbour.
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Auckland Wine Tasting Tours - Auckland
Wine Tasting Tours offer a personalised experience for small groups and
individuals. Tours encompass the scenic North/West Auckland and/or Matakana
regions.
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Waiheke Island – Waiheke
is one of the larger Hauraki Gulf islands and its' landscape is a picturesque
blend of
farmland, forest, beaches, vineyards and olive groves. A day trip could
include visits to vineyards and art studios, swimming at Onetangi or
Palm Beach and lunch at an Oneroa cafe. Ask the locals to point you towards
Stony Batter - a massive underground tunnel network built during WWII.
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Kawau Island, Rangitoto Island, Tiritiri Matangi
- all accessible from Auckland city for day trips or longer.
Hawkes Bay
Whether it's a lazy summer alfresco lunch, a long walk on
the beach in the golden light of autumn, a glass of merlot beside a toasty
winter's fire or the dazzling view from the top of Te Mata Peak on a crisp
spring morning, you'll want to stay awhile to discover the true Hawke's Bay
Wine Country.
Taupo
From a clean blue
lake, to the breathtaking fury of the Huka Falls, there is something for
everyone at Lake Taupo. Located at the heart of New Zealand's North Island,
the Lake Taupo district is an area of considerable beauty and diversity,
offering a wide range of activities, adventures and scenic opportunities.
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Trout Fishing - The Taupo fishing district,
which includes the lake itself, offers unlimited potential to anglers at
all levels of experience. Good trolling is possible on the lake year-round,
while many small streams entering the lake provide profitable evening fishing.
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Volcanic Lake Taupo - Just about everywhere
you look you'll see a volcano. The most serene is Lake Taupo itself. Just
south of Turangi in Tongariro National Park are three magnificent snow
capped volcanoes - Ruapehu, Tongariro and Ngauruhoe. For a spectacular
view of these, take a scenic flight or walk the Tongariro Crossing, the
best one day hike in New Zealand.
Wellington
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Matiu/Somes Island - Situated in the middle
of Wellington's stunning harbour, visitors can wander amidst native plant
and bird life while tracing the island's extraordinary history - formerly
a Prisoner of War Camp and Quarantine Station.
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Belmont Regional Park - The breathtaking
views and bush-clad valleys of Belmont Regional Park make it a favourite
open space for walking, running, mountain biking and horse riding. Located
in the hill country between Porirua and the Hutt Valley, the park features
the historic Korokoro Dam, World War II ammunition stores and the original
main coach road from Wellington.
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South Island
Nelson
Satisfy your longing for
faraway places from Farewell Spit to Abel Tasman National Park in Golden
Bay with its coastline of turquoise
waters and golden-sand beaches…to Kahurangi and Nelson Lakes National Parks
with rugged mountains and native plant and bird-life.
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 The Abel Tasman - Whether you're looking
for an active holiday of tramping and kayaking, or a lazy day at the
beach, Abel Tasman National Park is the perfect destination. From 1 – 5
day walks, Abel Tasman is renowned for its golden beaches, sculptured granite
cliffs.
Be sure to include a kayaking trip to discover the beautiful beaches,
tidal estuaries and rivers of the most scenic kayaking area of the park
- Anchorage
Bay to Bark Bay.
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Malborough Sounds- Explore 1500km of secluded
bays, coves and inlets of the beautiful Marlborough Sounds by sea kayak.
Take a guided or freedom walk on the stunning Queen Charlotte Track.
The Marlborough Sounds encompass 20% of New Zealand's total coastline.
This convoluted maze of waterways consist of three sounds, namely the
Queen Charlotte Sound, the Keneperu Sound and the Pelorus Sound. Within
the area are pristine native forest ranging from towering 800 yr old
Rimu trees, lush ponga tree ferns and beautiful native orchids, all plunging
down to the shoreline.
Kaikoura
The seaside settlement
of Kaikoura, is a unique combination of ocean and mountains offering stunning
coastal alpine scenery and a host of eco-tourism oriented activities. These
include Whale watching, Dolphin swimming, walks, and much more!
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Whale Watching - Off the Kaikoura Coast
is a marine environment so rich in nutrients that it attracts some of the
most magnificent creatures with which we share our planet. Types of whales
to be seen include Giant Sperm Whale Humpback, Southern Right, Pilot whales
and the world's largest animal - the Blue Whale.
Christchurch
 A unique blend of historic charm and exciting city life.
A delicate balance of hustle and bustle with fresh tranquility.
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Ballooning - There is no other place in
the world where it is possible to fly from the centre of the city, in view
of the sun rising out of the ocean, toward snow-capped mountains.
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Botanical Gardens - Within the confines
of the inner city and within easy walking distance of Cathedral Square
- a beautifully maintained, 30 hectare (74 acres) garden area with undoubtedly
the finest collection of exotic and indigenous plants in New Zealand, bounded
by the 161 hectare (500 acres) Hagley Park.
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Punting on the Avon - Sit back, relax
in a custom built beautifully upholstered punt as your boatman guides you
past the sights of the central city. Enjoy the tranquility and calm which
is uniquely Christchurch.
West Coast
Isolated from the rest
of New Zealand by the Southern Alps, Coasters have developed a distinctive
culture of their own, where the pioneering
values of self-reliance and hospitality are as strong now as they were a
century ago. The West Coast of the Southern Alps boasts five of New Zealand’s
fourteen national parks - Kahurangi, Paparoa, Arthur’s Pass, Westland, Mt
Aspiring - along with the South West New Zealand World Heritage Area.
Dunedin
A university city
of Scottish heritage, Dunedin, New Zealand's oldest city, possesses a unique
combination of cultural riches, fine architecture, and world-famous wildlife
reserves on the Otago Peninsula.
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Albatross Colony - Taiaroa Head on the
Otago Peninsula is unique, having the only mainland colony of albatross
in the world and one which is within the bounds of a city. Visitors to
Dunedin can travel easily along the scenic peninsula to see and learn about
the albatross and the many other features of unique Taiaroa.
Milford Sound / Fiordland
 Fiordland stretches over 124 miles (200 kilometres),
from Milford Sound in the north to Preservation Inlet in the south, and covers
1.25 million hectares. On the eastern frontier the forest gives way to the
drier and pastoral Southland and is defined by large lakes. The Tasman Coast
lies on the western boundary, and to the north lies the Southern Alps. It
is one of the wettest places in the world and this rain contributes to the
area's beauty. Waterfalls tumble down steep mountains to the sea and rain
nourishes rich beech forest.
Grand, brooding,
serene and wild, Milford Sound draws visitors from all over the globe to
cruise its length – and wonder. Luxuriant rain forest clings to sheer rock
walls washed with waterfalls.
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Milford Sound is a fiord
of spectacular beauty and natural grandeur. A deep, icy blue waterway flowing
to the Tasman Sea and encompassed within the majestic Fiordland National
Park.
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Milford Track -
Once described as the finest walk in the world, the Milford Track is
one of New Zealand’s most
popular walks.
Queenstown
Adventure Capital of the World – Queenstown,
NZ. A reputation earned through the actions of a number of locally residing
thrill seekers who have developed several unbelievable, adrenalin stirring,
sanity-reducing adventures in a wildly exciting environment.
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Nomad Safaris -unique outback sightseeing.
Visit historic Skippers Canyon, Shotover River gold panning, pipeline and
AJ Hackett bungy. We also go to Macetown, Arrowtown and the film locations
of the Lord of the Rings in four wheel drive recreational vehicle.
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Shotover Jet - From the moment the accelerator
hits the floor, your adrenaline hits the roof as you power through the
Shotover River and deep into the Shotover River canyons! It's an amazing
ride, as the Shotover Canyon walls tower over you, and your driver skillfully
whips the boat past rocky outcrops, and skims around crags and boulders.
Map courtesy
of Lonely Planet
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Napier - Art Deco Capital of the World.
Napier City is the site of the finest examples of authentic Art Deco in
the world. When the city was rebuilt after the devastating 1931 Earthquake,
the main business area and its key buildings were designed on a common
theme - 1930s Art Deco.
