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New Zealand information
New Zealand is a temperate to sub-tropical
island nation in the South Pacific Ocean.
A former British colony, the majority of the
population is of European descent, with a sizeable
indigenous Maori minority and smaller minorities
of various Polynesian and other groups.
A modern but sparsely populated country, it
boasts natural beauty and a wide range of outdoor
and adventure activities.
New Zealand consists of two main islands and
a number of smaller ones.
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North Island – Warm,
with scenery ranging from sandy beaches, through
rolling farmland and forests to active volcanic
peaks.
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South Island – Spectacular
mountains and fjords, large beech forests,
beautiful beaches.
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Stewart Island – heavily
forested, a wilderness paradise for trampers
with wonderful bird song. Only place to a
see a sun-bathing (feathered) kiwi on Masons
Beach!
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Sub-Antarctic Islands –
Very difficult to get to unless you're on
a scientific expedition or deep sea fishing
vessel
Cities
It's the country that's magnificent in New
Zealand and we only list some of the most prominent.
Here they are from north to south:
North Island:
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Auckland — "The
City of Sails." The largest and most
populated city, with over a million in the
metropolitan area, making it the largest city
in Polynesia by far.
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Gisborne — the easternmost
town, Gisborne sees each day's light first
in the world.
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Tauranga - Known for its great
weather, sun and beach Tauranga is a great
holiday spot.
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Rotorua — Famous for
Maori culture, geysers, hot pools and that
funny (Sulphur Dioxide) rotten egg smell.
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Wellington — the national
capital — Parliament and the Beehive
and the wonderful, free Te Papa museum. "The
Windy City".
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Nelson — Safe and friendly,
with New Zealand's highest sunshine hours.
Nelson is the geographic centre of the country
and surrounded by THREE stunning national
parks, vineyards and orchards
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Christchurch — The Garden
City and the Air Gateway to Antarctica.
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Queenstown — Adrenalin
and adventure capital of the world… skydive,
bungee-jump, jet-boat, thrill yourself to
your hearts content.
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Dunedin — the Edinburgh
of the South. Proud of its Scots heritage,
chocolate factory, Southern Albatross colony
and its wonderful tramping tracks within a
short drive from the CDB.
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Invercargill — the southernmost
city and one of the very few places to see
a living Tuatara.
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