New Zealand's spectacularly beautiful landscape includes vast mountain chains, steaming volcanoes, sweeping coastlines, deeply indented fiords, lush rainforests and modern cities all home to extremely welcoming people.

Northern Island
With the wild Tasman Sea battering the West Coast and the South Pacific lapping the East Coast, the pleasures of the Northern Island are deliciously salt-flavoured. In an uncrowded world of red-flowered pohutukawa trees and sea-scented air you can rejuvenate body and soul and regain your sense of freedom.

Southern Island
The South Island can restore your sense of wonder and well-being while you revel in the delicious detail of the landscape. You'll feel the strength of the land everywhere you look - the rippling backbone of the Southern Alps, the primordial wildness of the West Coast and the serenity of the 'big sky' farming country.

The Mountains
Glaciers cover 40 percent of the breathtaking Mount Cook National Park. With 19 peaks over 3,000 meters high, the Park is home to New Zealand's highest mountain, Mount Cook. The park is also part of the Te Wahipounamu - South Westland World Heritage Area - in recognition of its outstanding natural value.

Wildlife Encounters
New Zealand provides many opportunities to get up close to dolphins, whales, penguins, albatross and gannet colonies. Kiwi houses can be found throughout the country, and there are many stunning varieties of beautiful native birds to be seen New Zealand’s lush bush and wildlife reserves.

Sports and Activities
Whether you prefer a quiet walk through scenic native bush, an exhilarating bungy jump, a relaxing game of golf on an international course or kayaking, New Zealand offers a huge range of activities. If you're an experienced sailor, you'll also find some challenging off-shore waters in this part of the Pacific.

Maori Culture
The Maori culture is a rich and varied one, and includes both traditional and contemporary arts. Traditional crafts such as carving, weaving, kapa haka (group performance), whaikorero (oratory) and moko (tattoo) are practised throughout the country. Maori culture also includes art, film, poetry and theatre.