New Zealand Travel and Tourism Guide

New Zealand is also known as Aotearoa, Land of the Long White Cloud, or the land of the Kiwis.

This country consists of the North Island and South Island, both of which have a distinct feel about them.

The North Island is much more diverse than the South Island. With a strong Maori presence in Northland and a mix of people from all over the world continually moving to NZ, it is a melting pot of cultures. Auckland is home to the famous Sky Tower, All Blacks rugby team, and many cultural activities. Coromandel boasts hot water beach. Napier, Hawke's Bay, and Gisborne are home to some amazing wineries. Wellington has many things to see and do and it is also where you catch the ferry to the South Island.

On the South Island lies Queenstown, which is a quaint small town full of culture but is also a great place for adrenaline junkies. Some of the best snow can be found here with numerous slopes throughout the area. Dunedin lies to the far south and is known as "drinking country" to many because of the location of the university. In this city are countless bars, clubs and pubs that offer some of the best for everyone. This is also home to the Cadbury Factory, Speights Brewery and the University of Otago. As you head further south, the drive through the Caitlin's offers some of the most extraordinary scenery that New Zealand is so famous for. Other exceptional places include the fjords on the western part of the island as well as the glaciers.