New Zealand
Legend has it that New Zealand was fished from the sea. Fact has it
that New Zealand was the last land mass on earth to be discovered,
making New Zealand the youngest country on earth.
New Zealand has a rich and fascinating history, reflecting
both our Maori and European heritage. Amazing Maori historic sites and
taonga (treasures), some dating back almost a thousand years, are a
contrast to many beautiful colonial buildings. A walk around any New
Zealand city today shows what a culturally diverse and fascinating
country we have become.
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. New Zealand society is diverse, sophisticated, and multicultural, and the honesty, friendliness, and openness of Kiwis will impress you. And the great advantage of New Zealand is that all of its diverse physical, cultural, and artistic landscapes are so close to each other!
Articles on New Zealand
Moeraki – the largely untouched world of a tiny Kiwi fishing village
Plod out onto the little wharf at Moeraki in New Zealand around sunrise. The chugging sounds of a tiny Otago fishing village seem largely unspoiled by time. A salty breeze wafts across the old whaling port. Gulls swoop around fishing boats heading back with their early morning catch.
All bases covered: whales, wine, hot pools and romantic luxury in a tiny slice of paradise
Shut your eyes. Imagine lazing in an outdoor hot tub with someone. The sun is setting over picture postcard snow-capped mountains. Not a sound can be heard but the occasional bird chirp.
Defying the adrenalin-rush in the Adventure Capital of the world
I was lured against my own will to spend four days and three nights at Eichardt's, one of the best hotels in the world at Queenstown (New Zealand) - known globally as the Adventure Capital of the World.
Sshhh – Spy Valley: top New Zealand wine – it’s a secret
One of the best New Zealand sauvignon blanc from the heart of Marlborough wine country, Spy Valley, is just getting better – not bigger. It was a Spy secret; but it the news has leaked out!
New Zealand: The Bay Of Islands
New Zealand has experienced a tourist boom in recent years, fueled in part by the success of The Lord of the Rings films. Most tourists travel...
