Visitors looking for a 'real slice of New Zealand' should seek out a marae stay, hosted by an extended Māori family (whānau). The famous Māori love story of Hinemoa and Tutanekai is brought to life with a day trip toMokoia Island(opens in new window). ...
New Zealand might be a young country but it has one of the oldest continuously functioning parliaments in the world and has chalked up more than its share… Login Rangiaowhia Waikato & the Coromandel Peninsula Before the Waikato invasion, Rangiaowhia (5km east of Te Awamutu on Rangiaowhia...
North Island Rotorua Rotorua Attractions The geothermal city of Rotorua is a magnet for travellers, who come to discover volcanic phenomena and learn about New Zealand's Māori culture.Volcanic and geothermalGeyser by Night at Te Puia, Rotorua By Miles Holden The faint scent of sulphur in the ...
New Zealand’s most populous island is the North Island, a melting pot of progressive cities (looking at you, Auckland and Wellington), volcanoes and geothermal attractions, glorious beaches, vineyards, and rich history. Around 90 percent of New Zealand’s Māori population live here, so this ...
Auckland, New Zealand | North Island Despite being New Zealand’s largest and most urban city in the country, it is the only city in the world built on an active underground volcano field, which yields thrilling adventures for you to embark on. ...
Huka Falls is an awe-inspiring natural wonder on the Waikato River near Taupo on New Zealand’s North Island. It features a narrow chasm where the Waikato River, the longest river in New Zealand, is compressed to a mere 15-meter-wide gorge. This causes a roaring rush of water to plummet...
Tongariro National Park is unlike any other place on Earth. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, located in the central North Island of New Zealand, is a land of fire and beauty. Towering volcanic peaks pierce the sky, their slopes carpeted with emerald tussock grasslands. Multicoloured volcanic cr...
North end of the bay. Here is where the overseas yachts first arrive in New Zealand after making their South Pacific Ocean crossing. The charter sailboats are based here that cruise through the bay. The Tucker Thompson a top sail schooner and other cruise boats start out on there daily ...
China has 23 provinces including the island of Taiwan. (Please note: Taiwan is an independent country and has its own currency and government. Taiwan is officially called "Republic of China", but not part of China, however, China sees Taiwan as part of the country and as a rebel ...
The central city is filled with cutting-edge architecture alongside some of the oldest buildings in New Zealand. The Avon River intersects the city, bringing a natural landscape to the urban environment. Christchurch is the basecamp for South Island exploration, with the Banks Peninsula within reac...