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New Zealand
Capital : WellingtonLanguage : English, Maori
Currency : New Zealand dollar
Area : 270,534 sq km
Population : 3.7 million
Form of Government : Parliamentary Democracy
New Zealand is a country of rare beauty and amazing contrasts. In land mass it is about the size of Great Britain but has a population of only 3.7 million people. located in the southwest of the Pacific Ocean , New Zealand lies to the south of the Equator, about as fr as Spain and the Mediterranean lie in the Northern Hemisphere . So, weather-wise, there isnever a wrong time to visit New Zealand. New Zealand is made up of two main islands, called the North and South Islands, and a thirdsmllerislnd inthe remote south,called Stewart Island. The Scenery is magnificent. in the South Island glacial mountains give birth to fast flowing rivers whose pristine alpine waters feed into crystal clear lakes. Temperate rainforests plunge into deep fiords in the southwest coast dominated by near vertical cloud piercing peaks thet dwarf visiting ships nd sightseeing aircraft. The bulk of the population lives in the North Island. Cities such as Auckland and Wellington , the capital of New Zealand , boast a sophistication and style equal to any western metropolitan centre. Fun, fashion, and entertainment abound in these pulsating environments.
In the far north, sandy beaches and sundrenched coves are enjoyed by surfers and sunseekers while the offshore waters abound with gamefish. You can swim with dolphins, whalewatch, or fish for fat trout in mountain streams accessible only by four wheel drive vehicle or helicopter. Diving nd fishing are as much a part of the North Island way of life as skiing and snow boarding are to in the South. And yet the country is so accessible and compct that it has been dnown for the keen sport-visitor to ski, sail, ctch a trout, and go deerhunting all in the same day. Extreme? Maybe, but then New Zealand is a land of extremes. That is what makees it such a vibrant and exciting place to visit. From a short stopover to a comprehensive tour, we have compiled a selection of New Zealand tours guranteed to let you enjoy the very best of wht this unique country and its friendly people has to offer. We look forward to showing you this beautiful of ours in our own special Kiwiway.
Major Attractions :Christchurch: Dubbed New Zealand's Garden City, Christchruch is blessed with many fine public parks, gardens and reserves, the queen of wihich is Hagley Park - a large recreational area situated within the bounds of the central city. The city's other defining feature is the picturesque Avon River, which winds through the city and its surrounding suburbs, peppered by romantic, English-style punts. Sit back, sip on a glass of something cool and let your hand drift in the wake you leave as your boatman navigates down the leisurely loops of this regal waterway.
Queenstown: Nestled on the shores of Lake Wakatipu and with a stunning backdrop of hte Remarkables mountain range, this alpine township offers a staggering range of experiences and adventures, all within close proximity. Winter brings snow sports in every form - skiing, snowboarding, heli-skiing, Nordic skiing, iceskating and much, much more - and hte town celebrates the ocassion with an awesome annual Winter Festival.