New Zealand Travel Guide

overview:

New Zealand is a country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean comprising two large islands (the North Island and the South Island) and numerous smaller islands, most notably Stewart Island and the Chatham Islands. In Maori, New Zealand has come to be known as Aotearoa, which is usually translated into English as The Land of the Long White Cloud.

New Zealand is notable for its geographic isolation, being separated from Australia to the northwest by the Tasman Sea, approximately 2000 kilometres (1250 miles) across. Its closest neighbours to the north are New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga. The population is mostly of European descent, with the indigenous Maori being the largest minority. Non-Maori Polynesian and Asian people are also significant minorities, especially in the cities.

New Zealand scenery has long been a major tourist attraction, so spectacular it leaves many lost for words. You need to see it to understand, just describing it is not enough. Mind you, if you have seen some recent movies that were made in New Zealand, you probably have seen it and not realised. Those spectacular landscapes in the Lord of the Rings trilogy are based on New Zealand scenery.

related websites:

Auckland Hotels
Book last minute deals on Auckland hotels + Auckland accommodation via Ezibed.com. Compare rates, view maps, receive instant confirmation.
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Auckland Restaurants Guide
Book Restaurants online with Time2Dine. Each restaurant has reviews, photos, menus and wine lists.
http://www.time2dine.co.nz

Backpack New Zealand
Hiking and backpacking New Zealand. This is a country, where in a week, you can ski in the Southern Alps, horse trek along the beach, swim with dolphins, watch whales, climb a volcano, hike through a rainforest, sail the high seas and much more.
http://www.backpack-newzealand.com

Car and Campervan Rental in new Zealand.
Book your car and campervan direct on the spot in new Zealand.
http://www.touring-newzealand.com

Destination New Zealand Travel Directory
Searchable New Zealand travel directory with hundreds of up-to-date links for accommodation, transport, attractions, activities, tour operators and travel information for planning your holiday.
http://www.destinationnz.co.nz

Experience NZ
Whether it be a Luxury New Zealand vacation or an all out New Zealand adventure, we can create the perfect holiday for you incorporating our New Zealand Accomodation recommendations.
http://www.experiencenz.com

New Zealand Vacation & Luxury Holidays
Travel New Zealand in style. We offer a range of exclusive and stylish luxury vacations and honeymoon packages throughout New Zealand for discerning travelers. Contact us and let one of our experienced staff work alongside you to create your dream vacation.
http://www.luxuryvacationsnz.com

Positively Wellington Tourism
Here you will find everything you need to enjoy your stay. From accommodation, restaurants and shops to sights and activities, transport and maps this is the complete guide to Wellington.
http://www.wellingtonnz.com

South Pacific Motorcycle Tours
We're a professional, family business, obsessed with motorcycling and New Zealand. The emphasis with us is on quality, personal service and attention to detail, thus offering the discerning motorcyclist the very best experience imaginable within the time you have available.
http://www.motorbiketours.co.nz