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Try the Mitai dinner/show in Rotorua for an evening that's touristy but...
Last edited: January 12, 2008
Here is a link to some NZ history in an online forum. New Zealand History Online
Last edited: February 11, 2007
Travel Pictorial - Country or Natural Wonder Always browse any or all Travel...
Last edited: December 19, 2007
New Zealand Visitor Information Centres There is a network of about 80 official...
Last edited: June 11, 2008
Even though New Zealand is located in the South Pacific, at times it is far...
Last edited: May 10, 2008
Here is a link to a site with information about a variety of indoor and outdoor...
Last edited: February 11, 2007
Here is the link to the hightest mountain in Australasia. Aoraki Mount Cook
Last edited: March 06, 2007
Here is a link to another Tripadvisor Inside topic that contains lots of...
Last edited: February 11, 2007
Here are a few links to a variety of information about the Bay of Islands region
Last edited: February 11, 2007
Here are a few links to tourist information about this region on the east coast...
Last edited: March 06, 2007
With a spectacular diversity of scenery which ranges from demanding alpine...
Last edited: October 03, 2009
Here are a few links to a variety of botanic gardens across New Zealand...
Last edited: March 13, 2007
 websites for Christchurch & Canterbury area http://www.christ...
Last edited: November 15, 2007
Christchurch New Zealand's oldest and second largest city has a lot to offer...
Last edited: August 13, 2007
Here is links to this university city that has lots of history. The long harbour
Last edited: March 26, 2007
Here is a link to a website with lots of great information. Explore Earth Sea...
Last edited: March 06, 2007
Here is a link to an information site containing the details of an events...
Last edited: June 04, 2007
Here are links to all types of fishing in NZ Fish & Game    where you can...
Last edited: June 13, 2008
Here are a few links to information about New Zealand's unique culinary...
Last edited: May 06, 2008
Here is a link to information about the geography and geology of NZ ( New...
Last edited: February 11, 2007
Here is a link to the Eastland Region of the North Island of NZ. Gisborne is...
Last edited: September 25, 2008
Golf 
Here are a few links to the golf information for tourists. Golf in New Zealand...
Last edited: March 06, 2007
Here is a link to the tourist office webpage providing lots of good advice about
Last edited: February 11, 2007
Here are a couple links to a variety of related tourist information. 1...
Last edited: December 08, 2008
Here is a link to a map of New Zealand. Map of New Zealand
Last edited: February 11, 2007
Here are links to information about the national parks across NZ. National Parks
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Seems like the best of nature around the world settled in New Zealand and...
Last edited: January 12, 2008
Here is the link to  tourist information about the northern region of the north...
Last edited: March 05, 2007
SH2 Pacific Coastal Route- Ngatea to Tauranga State Highway 2 leaves Auckland...
Last edited: February 28, 2007
Here are a few links to a variety of New Zealand pictures: Fiordland Images...
Last edited: July 08, 2007
Here are links to webpages providing details about the national public holidays...
Last edited: July 07, 2008
  Here are some links to the South Island's premier alpine resort, Queenstown...
Last edited: June 21, 2008
The Rangitikei is a beautiful natural area in central North Island.  There are...
Last edited: September 06, 2007
 Rotorua is a smallish city on the shores of Lake Rotorua. The surrounding...
Last edited: May 16, 2007
Here is a link to the scenic highlights webpage. Scenic Highlights of NZ
Last edited: June 04, 2007
Here's a link to Ski Fields and up to date snow reports for both Islands. You...
Last edited: April 20, 2007
Introduction To The Ski Scene New Zealand is a long narrow country and the...
Last edited: May 30, 2009
Here are link to some slide show images. New Zealand Images Slide Show   New...
Last edited: June 03, 2007
Picton to Havelock - 29 (via Queen Charlotte Sound Road) Picton to Havelock...
Last edited: August 02, 2007
Mussels, Oysters and Summer Wine – It’s Festival Time South Island Festivals...
Last edited: March 30, 2008
Here is the link to the very scenic region of the south island. It extends from...
Last edited: March 05, 2007
Here is the link to the southern region of the south island of NZ. Southland...
Last edited: June 04, 2007
Here is the link to New Zealand's third largest island. Stewart Island New...
Last edited: March 05, 2007
 These 2 areas are often overlooked, as it's 'out of the way' . But there is a...
Last edited: March 25, 2007
Here is the link to New Zealand's Maori cultural centre. Te Puia, Rotorua...
Last edited: March 06, 2007
 Here is a link to all the Thermal Hot pools and Hot Springs in NZ. You can buy...
Last edited: November 15, 2007
Here is a link to the tours and sightseeing webpage. It contains lots of...
Last edited: November 15, 2007
Here are a few links to some travel magazines. Arrival NZ...
Last edited: March 02, 2007
Useful Information for ALL Tourists / Visitors Here is a link to a useful...
Last edited: March 08, 2007
Useful Websites for ALL Tourists / Visitors Here are a few links to a variety...
Last edited: June 13, 2008
Here is a link to various locations for a virtual tour. It covers the most of...
Last edited: May 16, 2007
Here is a link to lots of information about exploring the great outdoors of New...
Last edited: October 03, 2008
Here is the link to some wallpaper images of New Zealand. Wallpaper Images - NZ...
Last edited: April 18, 2007
This city is like San Francisco meets Harry Potter.  There's history, culture...
Last edited: January 12, 2008
Here are a few links to a variety of tourist information about the west coast...
Last edited: October 31, 2007
Here is the link to New Zealand's active marine volcano. It is...
Last edited: March 06, 2007
If you want to give your New Zealand holiday a theme, wine would be an inspired...
Last edited: October 18, 2009
Zoo's may be everywhere, but the Wellington Zoo and it's animal encounters is...
Last edited: January 12, 2008
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Inside For Foreign Visitors
The currency in New Zealand is the New Zealand Dollar (NZD).  It is easily...
Last edited: April 28, 2007
New Zealand is an island nation and as a result of its geographic isolation has...
Last edited: February 17, 2009
Emergency number for New Zealand is 111
Last edited: March 27, 2006
English is spoken throughout New Zealand, however there are many local acronyms...
Last edited: August 15, 2008
Country Code 64 and International Dia... Code 00  City Code for South Island 3...
Last edited: March 05, 2007
New Zealand has been described as having a "true" merit-based tipping culture...
Last edited: September 27, 2009
Cruising on south an hour's drive from Christchurch is the Ashburton District...
Last edited: October 18, 2007
North Island  14 day itinerary for camper van travelers: Day 1 - 2 -Auckland (2...
Last edited: July 19, 2007
All accident related medical services in New Zealand are free--totally and...
Last edited: March 10, 2009
Types of Accommodation. New Zealand has a wide range of accommodation, ranging...
Last edited: July 13, 2009
Akaroa - a Little Bit of France in NZ From Christchurch take Route 75 (easy to...
Last edited: April 10, 2008
  Three of New Zealand’s popular recreational destinations, Hanmer Springs...
Last edited: November 15, 2007
Camping around Kaikoura - Mayor Heays was questioned and answered As a person...
Last edited: April 18, 2008
Springfield - Arthur's Pass One of the highlights of a trip through the South...
Last edited: August 02, 2007
  New Zealand Banks When coming to New Zealand from overseas, the first thing...
Last edited: September 04, 2008
Central Otago & the Rail Trail - A not to be missed part of New Zealand...
Last edited: January 16, 2009
Blenheim/Kaikoura - South Island  Off to the fabulous East Coast of the South...
Last edited: July 31, 2007
"The Catlins is  where native forest meets the sea fostering waterfalls and...
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What side, and how fast. Traffic in New Zealand travels  on the  LEFT, as in...
Last edited: August 19, 2009
Mount Maunganui is New Zealand's favourite summer holiday destination with a...
Last edited: July 16, 2006
The City of Dunedin/Port Chalmers 1 1/2 hours south from Moeraki you descend...
Last edited: August 30, 2007
                             ... On the Road – Time Travel     (A Twenty-five...
Last edited: May 27, 2008
  New Zealand's AC electricity supply operates at 230/240 volts, 50 hertz. Most...
Last edited: April 15, 2007
New Zealand is a very welcoming open minded and diverse country to visit. In...
Last edited: January 26, 2008
Golden Bay South Island, New Zealand This is without a doubt one of the top...
Last edited: September 05, 2008
It would be a shame if you hurried through one of the most beautiful drives in...
Last edited: December 19, 2006
Hanmer Springs from Kaikoura - Highway One south When traveling south from...
Last edited: December 29, 2007
Invercargill to Bluff and Stewart Island, Riverton to Te Anau Be sure to take...
Last edited: August 12, 2007
Kaikoura to Christchurch Leaving Kaikoura south on Route One after having...
Last edited: August 02, 2007
Lawrence - Gold Town From Route One at Clarksville (32kms south of Dunedin...
Last edited: July 31, 2007
The overwhelming beauty of the Mackenzie Country is spectacular. Stark and...
Last edited: July 31, 2007
A bit of a comparison of locations in the Mackenzie Country: Mt Cook - limited...
Last edited: April 20, 2007
The Maniototo Region of Central Otago . Distances to Ranfurly Alexandra...
Last edited: July 06, 2009
Blenheim Information: Details of the Blenheim region to find where to go, what...
Last edited: July 31, 2007
Accomodation Te Pania Hotel is very handy, especially for short stays. It’s...
Last edited: March 09, 2009
Of interest to some may be the type of animals you encounter on your travels in...
Last edited: September 26, 2007
Let us begin the South Island travel in the North Island providing information...
Last edited: August 02, 2007
81kms from Timaru south  to Oamaru It is a town slowly awakening to the present...
Last edited: August 12, 2007
Off the Beaten Track Roads  SH38 Lake Waikaremoana (Rotorua-Wairoa) very...
Last edited: January 15, 2009
Omarama "Place of Light" is 40 minutes south  from Route 8 after leaving Mount...
Last edited: March 11, 2009
Orewa & Waiwera Orewa is a bustling beach resort just north of Auckland on...
Last edited: June 15, 2006
Here is a comprehensive website with hundreds of links to all outdoor recreation
Last edited: June 04, 2007
The country of New Zealand provides some of the finest opportunities in the...
Last edited: June 05, 2007
Picton to Mapua Driving times: Picton to Nelson (direct) 144k- 2hours Leaving...
Last edited: August 02, 2007
  Lake Taupo on a still winter's day with the mountains of the Central Plateau...
Last edited: May 06, 2007
Cars New Zealand has a great number of companies which rent vehicles of varying...
Last edited: March 09, 2009
If you are driving in alpine areas of NZ (incl Desert Rd in the NI) it is...
Last edited: May 06, 2007
When you've had your fill of the regular tourist activities in Rotorua or are...
Last edited: February 29, 2008
Kaikoura - A Local Tells Their Secrets How many times has a traveler visited an...
Last edited: August 12, 2007
Taxes All goods and services have 12.5% GST (Goods and services tax) included...
Last edited: August 17, 2006
From Te Anau take Route 94 to Lumsden (77kms) and turn north on Route 6 toward...
Last edited: August 30, 2007
  New Zealand - telephone and postal services There are 6,500 payphones...
Last edited: May 10, 2006
The Good: NZ is everything you ever dreamed about or have seen in the movies...
Last edited: August 06, 2008
Timaru - From Winchester after turning right after leaving Geraldine on the...
Last edited: July 08, 2007
The Bay of Islands is approximately 4 hours north of Auckland by car...
Last edited: November 24, 2008
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