New Zealand Holidays

Things to do
Well-known for adventurous pursuits such as hiking, cycling, kayaking, bungy-jumping, white-water rafting, heli-skiing and jet boating, this wonderful country is also a great place to kick-back and relax offering fine wines, gourmet cuisine and first class luxury lodge accommodation. In short, the possibilities within New Zealand are boundless and all within one of the most diverse and accessible landscapes on earth. see excursions in New Zealand »

Spectacular scenery
Among its incredibly varied landscapes you will find lofty snow-capped mountains, picturesque lakes, fast flowing rivers, rolling farmlands, steaming geothermal fields and lunar-like volcanic deserts. Mile upon mile of unspoiled coast comprises rugged cliffs, rocky headlands, soft sand beaches, sheltered bays and idyllic coves.

Friendly locals
Just about everywhere you go in New Zealand, you will be surprised and delighted by what you find – and it’s not just about nature. The cities are modern and are brimming with culture and excitement; the people are friendly and welcoming and the country is easy and safe to travel around, even for the single traveller.

Maori culture
When the Maori first set eyes on the islands, about 1000 years ago, they called them Aotearoa – “the land of the long white cloud”. Maori culture and legends are still revered and visitors can join in traditional events, listen to song and dance and learn about the history through innovative attractions such as Te Papa, the national museum. The arrival in the nineteenth century of European whalers, gold miners, farmers and fortune seekers led to the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, between the British and the Maori chiefs, and a modern multi-racial nation was founded.