New Zealand Holidays

Located off the Eastern coast of Australia in the Pacific Ocean, the small island country of New Zealand is home to some of the most breathtaking natural geographical features in the world. With a population of just 4.3 million people, the islands are still pristine and untouched in large parts. Few places in the world pack so many wonderful sights and sounds in such a small landmass, and you'll never run out of things to do in New Zealand,, from snow-capped peaks and mountain glaciers, to urban nightlife and adventure sports.

Holidays to New Zealand

Some of the top things to experience in New Zealand are:

• Get up close and personal with volcanoes and natural geysers in New Zealand's majestic Tongariro National Park, where you'll come across plumes of smoke and steam rising from natural fault lines. Head east to the volcanic White Island for an even more thrilling adventure.
• Get a taste of Maori life by paddling across gorgeous fjords of open water in Marlborough Sounds, and Auckland's Hauraki Gulf in traditional Maori kayaks called 'wakas'. You can paddle next to dolphins and get a glimpse of the wonderful sea-fauna of New Zealand in guided water safaris.
• New Zealand's beautiful landscapes were the backdrop of the fantasy-epic, Lord of the Rings. Re-live the adventure by trekking across Tongariro Crossing which was the site for the vast desolate landscapes of Mordor, or find the spirit of Isengard in Rockburn Chasm, Glenorchy.
• Watch the magnificent Sperm Whale leap out of the water in the calm waters of South Island, one of the world's foremost whale-watching sites.
• Experience traditional Maori culture in guided tours around the Rotorua region, where you can get a taste of Maori cuisine at the hangi feast, and see Maori engravings and art.

New Zealand Hotels

With all the excitement that awaits you in New Zealand, you must be eager to get on a plane and see this beautiful country for yourself. On that note, here are some of the best places to stay in New Zealand:

Crown Plaza Hotel, Auckland: Luxury living in the heart of Auckland, within minutes from the famous Sky City Casino.

The Langham Auckland: Modern amenities in an affordable package with breathtaking views of Auckland.

Merivale Manor, Christchurch: Luxurious studio apartments in a traditional Victorian-era country home in gorgeous Christchurch.

Brows Boutique Hotel, Queenstown: Independent studios in this beautiful Florentian villa are the best way to experience Queenstown.

New Zealand is a land of many wonders, of fascinating Maori culture and breathtaking natural landscapes, of whale-watching off the southern coast, and Lord of the Rings adventures across hiking trails. New Zealand is at once intensely urban and romantically archaic, a melting pot of many cultures with something to offer for everyone.

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