New Zealand Overview

New Zealand is quite simply one of the most beautiful countries on Earth.

The North Island has a temperature range roughly comparable with that of Spain whilst the South Island is comparable with Austria.

Beautiful beaches, rainforests, alpine scenery and exciting cities are but a sample of the myriad adventures awaiting the tourist seeking a dream holiday to this mecca of destinations.

New Zealand Facts

Population: 4 million
Language: English
Temp (Celsius) : Jan 26° ; Jun 15°
Currency: (approx.): $NZ1.25 per US dollar

New Zealand Basic Information

New Zealand is a country of rare seismic beauty: glacial mountains, fast-flowing rivers, deep, clear lakes, hissing geysers and boiling mud. There are also abundant forest reserves, long, deserted beaches and a variety of fauna, such as the kiwi, endemic to its shores.

Any number of vigorous outdoor activities - tramping (hiking), skiing, rafting and, of course, that perennial favourite, bungy jumping - await the adventurous. You can swim with dolphins, gambol with newborn lambs, whale-watch or fish for fattened trout in the many streams.

Because it's such a compact place, travel within New Zealand - whether by plane, bus, rail, car or bicycle - is affordable and efficient. Accommodation too is cheap and varied. And the culinary promise of venison, fresh seafood, sublime ice cream and award-winning wines should more than whet the appetite.

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