New Zealand's spectacularly beautiful landscape includes vast mountain chains, steaming volcanoes, sweeping coastlines, deeply indented fiords and lush rainforests.
Comparable in size and/or shape to Great Britain, Colorado or Japan, New Zealand has a population of only 4 million - making it one of the world's least crowded countries. It is a haven for those seeking peace, rejuvenation and relaxation as well as a playground for thrill seekers and adventurers. A temperate climate with relatively small seasonal variation makes it an ideal year-round holiday destination.
New Zealand is situated in the South Pacific ocean about 2000 km (1250 miles) southeast of Australia across the Tasman Sea.
- New Zealand comprises two large islands (North and South Islands) and a number of smaller islands
- The capital is Wellington and largest city is Auckland with just over 1 million residents
- New Zealand is 21 hours ahead of the US (Pacific Time) and 12 hours ahead of the UK
- Average summer temperature is 75°F / 24°C (December to March)
- Average spring/autumn temperature is 65°F / 18°C (October to November / April to May)
- Goods and services tax (GST) is 12.5% and is included in all our prices
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Marlborough, situated at the top of the South Island, just a magnificent 3 hour ferry trip from Wellington is a very popular visitor… (more)
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Christchurch is the South Island's largest city and the capital of the Canterbury region; it is situated just north of Banks Peninsula… (more)
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The Mount Cook region – sometimes called the Mackenzie Country – is the high inland basin beneath the Southern Alps and Mount Cook. At… (more)
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Known as the adventure capital of the world, Queenstown is the most popular holiday destination in New Zealand for international visitors… (more)