Over four hundred years before Christopher Columbus and the rest of Europe worried about falling off the edge of the world, Māori people voyaged thousands of miles across the vast unknown Pacific Ocean in small ocean-going canoes and became thefirst inhabitantsof Aotearoa New Zealand. ...
Yes, it’s more ground to cover than a jaunt to Europe, but trust us, getting to New Zealand is worth it! Your adventure starts as soon as you step on the plane, so settle in, relax and let the friendly airline staff take care of you. But I thought it was 24 hours away?
Moving to Europe Europe is, by convention, one of the world’s seven continents in the world. Europe is bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the Mediterranean Sea to the south, and the Black Sea and connected waterways to the southeast. Europe is...
The historic North Island Main Trunk Railway was completed in 1908 and includes such feats of engineering at the Raurimu Spiral, Turangarere Horseshoe & Makatote Viaduct. For times, fares, information & photos, see the Northern Explorer page. Wellington to Picton by ferry New Zealand's ...
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New Zealand Tours The home of the fabled All Blacks may be a very, very long way, but New Zealand tours offer diversity that few others countries come close to. From the bustling city of Auckland to the breathtaking South Island, the Land of the Long White Cloud is blessed with sublime ...
Schengen Visa for New Zealand Citizens The Schengen area of Europe is the easiest for New Zealanders to traverse. You can stay here and transit between countries for up to 3 months without a visa or going through border controls. What’s more, 17 countries within this area also have bilatera...
The volcanic eruption that created Lake Taupō nearly two thousand years ago, is said to be so big the effects were seen in Europe and China. Today, it is New Zealand's largest lake and a haven for water based activities. Spend the morning exploring the lake by kayak or doughboat. ...
Katherine Mansfield, one of literature’s greatest modernist writers, left New Zealand as soon as she was old enough, finding her home country lacked the excitement of Europe. Yet New Zealand’s landscapes and domestic details featured in her writing constantly. Visit Katherine Mansfield House, the...