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New Zealand Skiing

2008-06-19T10:32:00.000Z

New Zealand Skiing

Alpine Skiing, New Zealand

New Zealand has a range of skifields across the country. The North Island of New Zealand fields can be found centrally on the slopes of Mount Ruapehu, New Zealand and there is one field located in the North Island on Mount Egmont in Taranaki, New Zealand.

In the South Island, New Zealand the fields are located all along the Southern Alps, the mountain range that runs downwards along the centre of the island. The Rainbow skifields is the northern most field. The next field is Mount Lyford and then Amuri is located not far from the popular resort of Hanmer Springs where you can relax after your skiing/snowboarding in the hot pools.

From there we go to the more intense areas with a number of skifields through the Arthur’s Pass region in the centre of the South Island on the main route from Christchurch through to the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand. In this area there are a series of club fields where clubs run the operation of the field as opposed to businesses. Close to Christchurch is the field that is renowned for some of the most reliable snow conditions in the country, the commercial Mount Hutt ski field with a season running from May through to late October in the average year. This field hosts a number of International events. From there all the way down there are skifields scattered through the mountains, too many fields to list here offering a range of different terrain and facilities.

Around Lake Tekapo is the Round Hill ski field an excellent field for beginners. Lake Ohau hosts the Ohau ski field popular with snowboarders.

Mount Cook, the highest mountain in New Zealand offers ski flights taking you up to ski the Tasman Glacier for something a little different and you will find heli-skiing and riding all along the Southern Alps.

Around Wanaka the two well known fields are Treble Cone and Cardrona. Queenstown has the Remarkables field and the more established Coronet Peak ski field is close nearby the Queenstown township.

In New Zealand you will find plenty of alpine skiing...

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2008-06-18T11:57:00.000Z

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Otago

2008-06-17T11:13:00.000Z

Otago

Dunedin, Otago, South Island, New Zealand

By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Glenn_Bongartz]Glenn Bongartz
Many of Dunedin’s street names have an origin in Edinburgh, Scotland. There is a statue of famous Scottish playwright Robbie Burns in the Octagon at the city centre, to show the great link between the two countries.

Apart from the Scottish and European immigrants Dunedin also has a very strong Chinese community. Many Chinese immigrants arrived in Dunedin and travelled to the Central Otago goldfields and worked hard to sustain a living. The families of these Chinese pioneers can still be found living in Dunedin.

A large percentage of Dunedin’s population is made up by students of the University of Otago a popular New Zealand university. When the students are around a good time is always had.
Dunedin is the largest city in New Zealand, and indeed the fifth largest in the world in terms of land area (population makes it about number 5 in New Zealand with around 110,000 people living in the greater Dunedin area). Greater Dunedin encompasses many tourist attractions. Visit the peninsula and take in the sights from the tower of New Zealand's restored castle, Larnach's castle. New Zealand’s only other castle is also in Dunedin this is called, Cargill’s castle and is situated in disrepair on the St. Clair hill, which can be seen from the St. Clair golf course. Travel inland to Central Otago and pass Gabriel's Gully, where the third largest gold find in the southern hemisphere during the 1800's sparked Dunedin's economic growth. During this time Dunedin was for a short period, the capital of New Zealand.

Venture within the central city itself and view the historic buildings such as the Town Hall and Municipal Chambers. The Railway Station is well worth a visit to take in its impressive stained glass windows and intricately detailed mosaic floor. You can also visit the Otago Settler's Museum which focuses on the people and past of Otago, as well as the innovative developments that made colonisation easier. Visit the Otago museum next to the University and see how Dunedin was the most pioneering and influential city of early New Zealand.

The Taiaroa Peninsula features a world-renowned albatross colony where you can take a look at these wonderful birds. You can also see some yellow eyed penguins and seals on the Peninsula.

Dunedin is a great city to visit with a great mixture of peoples, but it is best to visit in the summer to take in its full beauty. The winter can be a bit grey and cold. http://www.newzealandatoz.com
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Queenstown New Zealand

2008-06-16T06:59:00.000Z

Queenstown New Zealand

Adventure Queenstown

By Dan Cavalli
Here is a quick overview of an exciting place to visit that you are unlikely to forget in your lifetime. This is the epitome of natural and untouched beauty! Queenstown or as it is affectionately known 'adventure queenstown' in New Zealand is the gateway to the Southern Alps and some of the world's greatest skiing and snow boarding playgrounds.

Before you arrive in the adventure capital of New Zealand do a little research, find out why Adventure Queenstown is so popular and plan your trip well. Adventure queenstown has bungee jumping, jet boats and skydiving along with many other activities to get your heart pumping.

If you want excitement this is the place to be. Once you are settled in Queenstown checkout where everything is located. Plan the activities around a one way trip so you can take advantage of the magnificent panoramic countryside as you get your adrenaline dosage.

Your accommodation host will be able to give you a comprehensive run down and tourist map of what is available in this adventure paradise. Let them point out to you the best way to go. Then confirm the places to visit by asking the locals that reside in the business centre.

Remember, and contrary to popular belief your memorable stay will not necessarily depend on how much you spend in this town. There are many things to do that don't need a lot of money, including spotting the often seen movie stars that frequent the town.

That's a quick overview so book ahead if you want to have a great stay without disappointment. This place books out frequently and there has been a lot of people asking for help without accommodation. That's it for now enjoy the best in adventure queenstown.

Dan Cavalli

As an active advocate of the glorious New Zealand town of Queenstown, 'The Adventure Capital of the World', Dan enjoys writing about his experiences in this unique destination. Dan is also a renowned businessman and personal development teacher. Visit his site at http://www.commandobusiness.com

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Pictures Of New Zealand

2008-06-15T10:37:00.001Z

Pictures Of New Zealand

This photo is taken from the top of the Christchurch Gondola in the suburb of Ferrymead, Christchurch, New Zealand. The photo looks across Banks Peninsula...

Quantas Airlines

2008-06-13T12:40:00.000Z

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History Of New Zealand

2008-06-12T12:39:00.000Z

History Of New Zealand

New Zealand Government – Bits of History

The first official representative of the British Government in New Zealand was James Busby, who was appointed British Resident in 1832. His appointment reflected the cautious nature of British intervention in New Zealand at this stage; for his only backing was to be the dignity of his vice counsel’s uniform. Because of this insubstantial authority Busby became known as the 'Man o' War without guns'.

New Zealand became a separately administered Crown Colony under the British Crown, instead of a dependency of New South Wales, on 3 May 1841.

The first representative institutions in New Zealand were introduced as a result of 'An Act to Grant a Representative Constitution to the Colony of New Zealand', which was passed by the British Parliament in 1852. This Act also divided the country into six provinces, each with its own elected council, and established a General Assembly, of which the General Assembly is the direct descendant.

The system of provincial government was finally abolished by H Atkinson in 1876, after a long struggle.

Arthur Beauchamp, a member of the Marlborough Provincial Council in the days when New Zealand was divided into 6 self-governing provinces, won the reputation for being a most longwinded speechmaker when he spoke for almost 11 hours in a debate in 1865 on whether Picton would remain the Provincial capital of New Zealand. His opponents called it "a vomiting forth of ten hours and a half of nonsense, ribaldry and billingsgate". After ten and a half hours of ad-libbing, Beauchamp (who was Katherine Mansfield's grand-father), said: "after these few preliminary remarks, I will now proceed to speak on the subject under discussion," but his voice failed him and he collapsed after nearly 11 hours........

Real Estate New Zealand

2008-05-24T13:19:00.000Z

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New Zealand Vacation

2008-05-15T11:13:00.000Z

New Zealand Vacation

What To Expect On A Vacation To New Zealand?

By Dave Text
Everything you need to know about New Zealand vacations the
wonderful scenery, lively cities, outstanding food and wines as
well as the fascinating culture.

New Zealand vacation is the most isolated as well as the
beautiful country in the entire world. Most of them think that
the country is been just off coast of the Australia plus tend to
lump two together, over 1200 miles of the water separates two
countries.

On the New Zealand vacation, you will experience some of most
dramatic as well as unspoiled scenery anywhere on the earth. New
Zealand also boasts the Snowcap Mountains, the deep blue lakes,
geysers, forest, plus the boiling pools of the mud. South Island
contains the country's utmost mountains, that includes Mount
Cook at about 12,000 feet; and the North Island contains more
volcanic bustle
.
New Zealanders don’t take their gorgeous country only for
granted, several towns as well as cities have the walking trails
as well as a third of land is designated as the National Park.
Also some parts of the New Zealand look very familiar, the
country's remarkable and unblemished landscapes are also
featured in Lord of the Rings film trilogy.

One thing you will notice is that it is thinly populated. Sheep
outnumber citizens by ten to one. The sea has been very
important for the people who are in New Zealand for vacations
since Maoris settled on two islands about 1000 years ago.
Although this country is thinly populated, it has also been more
and more cosmopolitan, attracting the immigrant from the entire
world. Several New Zealanders are of the British dive; there are
many immigrants from the China, Korea as well as Japan.

You can also discover in New Zealand vacation, the white water
rafting, the skiing, hiking, sky diving, sizzling air
ballooning, kayaking plus swimming with the sharks. For the
accurate thrill-seeker, the extreme of the extreme sports, as
well as the bungee jumping.

While in New Zealand vacation undoubtedly is the major
destination for the outdoors fans, the country boasts the
sophisticated cities as well as the fascinating traditions. New
Zealand also been recognized for the quality wines in the
current years. The country also has the six major wine rising
regions also it is possible to use up your entire time while
simply touring the vineyards.

Auckland is known for the City of Sails; it is where many of
the international visitors turn up. It is one of the largest as
well as the cosmopolitan city and presents a wide collection of
shops, galleries, nightlife as well as restaurants. Lots of
visitors are totally surprised by the quality of dining in the
Auckland.

Maoris were first inhabitants of the New Zealand as well as it
is very difficult to travel in the country without approaching
across the reminders of their traditions and influence. Auckland
Museum is the great place to get familiar with the Maori
culture. One place that is not to be missed is East Cape, one of
the very last place where Maori language is the part of the
everyday life.

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Rotorua

2008-05-13T12:05:00.000Z

Rotorua

A Travel Guide to Rotorua New Zealand

By Alastair Harris

Travel Rotorua

This article is a basic tour guide to traveling in Rotorua highlight and evaluating the main sites in the district.

Introduction:

If you had only one day in the North Island of New Zealand and you asked me where should one go for that day I would without hesitation say Rotorua.

This article is my personal guide to Rotorua from someone who has visited it more times than I can remember and if given the chance I would visit it again. This article is non-commercial and is intended to be for general information.

Location:

Rotorua is approximately 2.5 - 3 hours drive south of Auckland. Head south through Hamilton and Cambridge, or for a quicker route via Mata Mata. Shortly after Cambridge turn left and take the number 5 which will lead you right to Rotorua. Coming up from Wellington head to Lake Taupo and take the number 5 to Rotorua. Train and Bus routes also service Rotorua.

Attractions:

Rotorua is a jewel in the North Island, with geothermal wonders, a center of Maori Culture, Parks, Lakes, Natural History and numerous modern day attractions. Most visitors comment on the smell when they arrive. It is Hydrogen Sulphide (rotten egg gas) and while distinct at first, if you stay for any length of time you will adapt and seldom notice it.

Geothermal Parks

The main geothermal parks in Rotorua and its surrounds include Whakarewarewa thermal area, Waimangu Volcanic Valley, Waitapu Thermal wonderland, Orakei Korako Geyserland and Hell's Gate. All these required payment.

Whakarewarewa:

Visiting this site used to be standard fare in any visit to Rotorua. Unfortunately the park has now divided into two parts, and I personally don't believe either site has enough to stand alone. So what you used to get for one entry price now costs two (be warned). On the Hemo Road entrance is the NZ Maori Arts and Crafts Institute with its master carvers. Also includes a weaving house, kiwi house, and Maori meeting house. Pohutu (big splash) and the Prince of Wales geyser are also on this side. (Prince of Wales geyser so named because the 3 directions the geyser shoots out resembles the feathers on the Prince of Wales crest). On the Tyron street entrance you get another meeting house where a cultural show is put on, a village, shops and some hot pools, etc. Also here outside school hours you may find the local Maori children willing to jump off the bridge into the stream below in return for chasing your loose change thrown into the same.

Waimangu Volcanic Valley:

A nice walk along a valley with numerous hot pools, lakes, and near the end of the track the Warbrick thermal terrace - a multi coloured silica terrace, probably the most colourful terrace in Rotorua. Worth a visit if you have already seen some thermal parks and want more, or like a more expansive tour, you can link with a boat tour. (see the gallery for some photos courtesy Waimangu's website). The pink and white terraces once existed in the area prior to the 1886 eruption.

Waiotapu Thermal Wonderland:

My personal favourite, about 20 min. south of Rotorua towards Taupo. Be prepared to walk abit. Numerous rainbow pools, the huge champagne pool, artist palette, sulphur vents, boiling mud and a huge silica terrace. If you arrive early in the morning, before 10am, a short drive leads you to the Lady Knox geyser that gets set off once a day by them feeding it with soap, cost of this is included in your admission (was $25 an adult). Also on this road is a natural mud pool which is the best display of boiling mud I have seen and its free.

Orakei Korako Geyserland:

Closer to Lake Taupo than Rotorua on a side road connecting route 5 to the main route 1. You need to catch the ferry across the lake to begin exploring the park. Like most of the parks good tracks requiring you to walk to see mud pools, a large cave, the emerald terrace and the largest silica feature in the country. Worth the visit if you are passing that way.

Hell's Gate:

Another thermal park with numerous boiling things, including Adam's frying pan, a mud volcano, hot water falls and one of the few places I found I could buy the multi-colour sand in a glass container (quite pretty). Once visited by Mark Twain who stated he would have gladly paid not to have gone there. I'll have to disagree; I think it’s worth the visit.

Maori Culture

Rotorua has plenty of Maori based attractions. These include Tamaki Maori Village (I've yet to visit). The NZ Maori Arts and Crafts Institute (already spoken about), the Buried Village and numerous Hungi and Cultural Performances.

The Buried village is what it sounds like, a half buried village. During the 1886 eruption a number of local Maori perished buried in mud. Some of the village has since been dig out and rebuilt to give tourists an idea of a Maori village.

I haven't been to Tamaki Maori Village so can't give a review.

If you really want to get a good taste of Maori culture food and hospitality then book one of the many feasts and concerts put on by the local hotels. The food, music and friendship are always top rate.

Other Attractions

Rainbow Springs Park:

A nice park with trout fish as its centerpiece, beautiful clear running water and a top bushland. Lovely walking tracks and you can feed the fish. Also has a farm show attached.

Skyline Skyrides:

The main reason to take this ride on a gondola is not just to get to the top for the view, the main reason is to ride the luge. Massive fun, as long as you don't fall off. They have a small chairlift operating so that you can ride the luge for as long as your budget can afford.

Agrodome:

Everything you wanted to know about sheep. Surprising a show about sheep and farming in NZ is interesting and entertaining.

Rotorua Museum of Art:

One of the first buildings built in NZ solely with tourists in mind. Originally built as a bath house and hot water treatment center it has now been converted. Good museum but the highlight is the movie on local history, sit down and be sure to be holding on - a total multimedia experience. Definite must do. The building itself is one of the finest examples of Edwardian design and is an art piece in itself. The surrounding gardens are always nicely maintained.

Natures Wonders

There are numerous things to do, totally free for nature lovers.

Huka Falls:

Just North from Lake Taupo on the M1 is Huka Falls and the world famous Huka Falls Lodge (for the novu-rich of the world). Huka Falls itself is free for all. Near the beginning of the mighty Waikato river (NZ longest river) it’s not the height of the falls but the sheer volume of water that is forced through which is impressive, few people have gone over the falls and survived. Boat trips are now run up to the base of the falls for those wanting a different perspective.

Whakarewarewa Forrest Park:

On the road to the blue and green lakes. Contains beautiful stands of redwood trees, walking and horse riding tracks. The redwood trees are relatively young for trees, but they are already huge in size.

Government Gardens:

Outside the Rotorua museum is well kept flower beds, rose gardens, bowling greens and more.

Kuirau Park:

Opposite the main hospital on Kuirau road is Kuirau Park with numerous boiling pools and geothermal activities. Contains some foot pools to ease your sore feet and a children’s park with miniature railway. On my last visit there was a huge hole in the ground and several trees blown over or covered in mud due to a localized eruption. It is a reminder the whole area is geothermally active and has the potential to be dangerous.

Blue and Green Lakes:

Past Whakarewarewa Forrest Park is the blue lake, great for swimming or boating activities, clear water with a pumice bottom, those further out there is a problem with weeds. Keep going on the road to get a view of Mt. Tarawera. The green lake is banned and tapu (Maori for cursed, sacred, special) and no is supposed to enter it.

Mt. Tarawera:

For the true adventure fanatics. Take the back road and climb Mount Tarawera. Enter the crater and run down to the bottom at full speed. The massive crater was caused by the 10 June 1886 eruption which destroyed the pink and white terraces and buried many villages.

Lakes:

The number of lakes is simply too many to mention. Great for trout fishing, boating or picnics. Some lakes even have black volcanic glass and/or pumice stone lying on their shores.

Hamurana Springs:

If you want to see a beautiful spring feed stream, this is worth a visit, pure water with a hint of blue flowing over white pumice bed. There is also a nice stand of redwoods and I would be surprised if you didn’t' see any trout in the stream (no fishing allowed, sorry).

This list is by no means exhaustive and like any tourist destination new venues are always opening up. I hope this provides you with a basic to do list when visiting. To see pictures go to the website in the resource box below.

View the original site and pictures at http://travel-rotorua.blogspot.com

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Pictures New Zealand

2008-05-12T11:59:00.000Z

Pictures New Zealand

Waterfalls in Mordor?

By Johnny Cheng
Many people around the world familiar with the Peter Jackson rendition of the Lord of the Rings movies are well aware that much of the forbidding land of Mordor that was not created by computer was filmed in parts of Tongariro National Park. It's a fitting location considering the volcanic nature of the park and the rugged, rocky terrain that embodies the fiery wasteland appropriate for a land filled with orcs, giant spiders, and demons. But in reality, Tongariro National Park is far more diverse and scenic than its portrayal in the Lord of the Rings movies. Besides conical volcanoes, old lava flows, and jagged rocks, you'll also find colorful pools, hot springs, tussock plains, and even waterfalls! Given the relatively high rainfall that New Zealand gets and the ability of the Tongariro volcanoes to capture much of this moisture as both snow and rain, much of this water drains through gullies, springs, and gorges on their way towards their Central Plateau base. Through some walks in the area, you can witness many of the major waterfalls as well as some smaller nameless ones.

Perhaps the most dramatic waterfalls found in Tongariro National Park are on the south-facing slopes of the still-active Mt Ruapehu. After ascending parts of the Ohakune Mountain Road, you can access both Mangawhero Falls (which made an appearance in the Lord of the Rings movie as the Henneth Annun's Forbidden Pool) as well as the track for Waitonga Falls - the tallest waterfall in the National Park. On the west-facing slopes towards Ruapehu's foothills, you can see both Taranaki Falls and Tawhai Falls. Taranaki Falls, near the junction of the Tongariro Northern Circuit Track and connecting tracks leading back to Whakapapa Village, gushes through a narrow opening of an old lava flow before crashing 20m at its boulder-ringed base. Tawhai Falls occurs where the Whakapapanui Stream makes a 10m plunge into a deep pool. Finally, the world-famous Tongariro Crossing Track holds additional waterfall surprises complementing the colorful, forbidding, yet otherworldly moonscape scenery. Such surprises include Soda Springs, where mineral-laced water percolates out from the porous volcanic rock nourishing the neighboring vegetation. Meanwhile, on the north-facing slopes of the park, the track leaves the moonscape and tussock grasslands and enters a lush rainforest, where a pleasant unnamed waterfall greets trampers before the end of the trail.

Indeed, the waterfalls found in Tongariro National Park reinforce the scenic diversity you're rewarded with upon a visit to New Zealand. With its mix of volcanic moonscapes, tussock plains, rainforests, and waterfalls, it's no wonder why visitors to this part of the country remember it so fondly. And like an actress that can play many different roles movies to attract an audience, New Zealand's Tongariro National Park does the same - both on and off the silver screen.

Johnny T. Cheng is author of the award-winning A Guide to New Zealand Waterfalls (Story Nature Press).

Find out more about his book at http://www.storynature.com or visit his waterfalls blog at http://www.world-of-waterfalls.com.

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New Zealand Tourism

2008-05-05T22:40:00.000Z

New Zealand Tourism

Mountain Bike Events - Ten Tips for Beginners

By Karl Check
Mountain bike events can be a great way to ride a part of the countryside you wouldn't normally be able to access and provide an opportunity to meet like minded people. Undertaking your first event may be a little daunting but rest assured there will be other first timers and plenty of support on the day. Here are ten tips for riding your first event taken from my own personal experience of riding and being part of a support crew. Take note of these and you will not only complete the race but actually enjoy it as well.

Try to train in similar terrain and conditions to those which you will experience on the day.

Get your bike in for a service at least a couple of weeks before the event to give time for any major repairs. You don't want to waste all that training with an avoidable gear failure on the day and bike shops can't be expected to turn around a significant job with a couple of days notice.

Ensure your bike is properly set-up for you. Bike shops or sports physios can help with this. Riding a poorly set-up bike at high intensity for a long period will cause you back or leg problems that will take a while to recover from.

Start using energy bars and drinks (including recovery formula) during your training so that your body becomes used to them. Don't suddenly start using a new product on the day from one of the onsite sponsors. Your body may not be used to it and react badly.

For longer rides use a chamoix cream or vasoline to reduce chafing. One of my friends goes by the "if it moves vas it!"

Organise a great support crew to help you get ready, cheer like hell during the event and be there to help you recover at the end of the race.

Get to the event early and go for a warm up ride to get rid of nerves, stretch the legs and undertake final checks on the bike.

Make sure you know the course and don't rely on those ahead of you to be taking the right turns.

Ride to your own pace and don't be tempted to blast after the pros off the start line. Also ride to your own ability in any technical sections.

Have fun, smile lots and banter with your fellow riders - you never know when you might need their help!

Karl Check writes for Perweek, a New Zealand online retail business that allows you to finance your purchases. If you are riding in New Zealand or thinking about coming out for a holiday you should read Karl's [http://www.perweek.co.nz/mountain-bike-events/]Mountain Bike Events page. The page has links to some of New Zealand's most popular mountain bike races. http://www.perweek.co.nz/mountain-bike-events

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Queenstown

2008-05-05T00:05:00.000Z

Queenstown

Adventure Queenstown

By Dan Cavalli
Here is a quick overview of an exciting place to visit that you are unlikely to forget in your lifetime. This is the epitome of natural and untouched beauty! Queenstown or as it is affectionately known 'adventure queenstown' in New Zealand is the gateway to the Southern Alps and some of the world's greatest skiing and snow boarding playgrounds.

Before you arrive in the adventure capital of New Zealand do a little research, find out why Adventure Queenstown is so popular and plan your trip well. Adventure queenstown has bungee jumping, jet boats and skydiving along with many other activities to get your heart pumping.

If you want excitement this is the place to be. Once you are settled in Queenstown checkout where everything is located. Plan the activities around a one way trip so you can take advantage of the magnificent panoramic countryside as you get your adrenaline dosage.

Your accommodation host will be able to give you a comprehensive run down and tourist map of what is available in this adventure paradise. Let them point out to you the best way to go. Then confirm the places to visit by asking the locals that reside in the business centre.

Remember, and contrary to popular belief your memorable stay will not necessarily depend on how much you spend in this town. There are many things to do that don't need a lot of money, including spotting the often seen movie stars that frequent the town.

That's a quick overview so book ahead if you want to have a great stay without disappointment. This place books out frequently and there has been a lot of people asking for help without accommodation. That's it for now enjoy the best in adventure queenstown.

Dan Cavalli

As an active advocate of the glorious New Zealand town of Queenstown, 'The Adventure Capital of the World', Dan enjoys writing about his experiences in this unique destination. Dan is also a renowned businessman and personal development teacher. Visit his site at http://www.commandobusiness.com

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Qantas Nz

2008-05-02T03:13:00.000Z

Qantas Nz: "Quantas Quantas Airlines Queenstown"

Nz Share Market

2008-04-28T12:00:00.000Z

Nz Share Market: "New Zealand Currency New Zealand Customs New Zealand Embassy"

Rotorua

2008-04-27T08:40:00.000Z

New Zealand Tours

2008-04-25T18:34:00.001Z

New Zealand Tours

NOTE: My pick is Doubtful Sound, even for the day trip. The peace at Doubtful Sound is an amazing experience. Sometimes we just don't realise how much noise we become accustomed to. In all my travels this place brought to me a silence that I had forgotton existed!

I will never forget the "Sound of Silence" at Doubtful Sound.

Milford Vs Doubtful Sound, New Zealand, Which One?

By Glenn Bongartz
Doubtful Sound is about 3 times bigger than Milford Sound; this gives you more to see on an overnight trip. The trip to Doubtful takes 30 minutes to drive from Te Anau to Manapouri, then an hour boat ride, then a 45 minute bus ride which includes a visit to the hydro dam. (It is not accessible by car).
The Doubtful overnight trip gives you swimming, kayaking and small boat rides. You will also get to see some dolphins and fur seals.
The trip to Doubtful sound would cost upward from $215nzd per person (this price would be for a day trip and depend on season). There is a bit of travelling to get to Doubtful Sound but this means less people and more nature.

If you are limited on time and can't do an overnight on Doubtful sound, then Milford sound is still a fantastic experience and the trails on the way to Milford Sound are spectacular. You get to go through the narrow Homer tunnel on the drive in while you drive through the rain forests of the Fiordland National park, with lots of little walks and scenic stops along the way. You should give yourself 3 hours to drive from Te Anau to Milford. Then another option would be to take a half day or full day to hike into Milford Sound, if you have any spare time.

A 90 minute boat trip on Milford Sound would cost around $75nzd depending on season, and you will still see some of the wildlife in the area.

Both sounds are great, the main thing you would have to think about is “how much time do I have”. Doubtful is said to be the better overnight trip. If you don’t have that much time take the day trip of Milford sound. Take any off-ship excursion that is offered, as this will give you a true feel for the flora and fauna in the Fiordland National park.

If you are driving to Te Anau yourself to see either sound, you are best to stay in Te Anau the night to get an early start ahead of the many tour busses that set out from Queenstown each day.
There are many great tour companies that offer trips from Queenstown for both Milford and Doubtful Sounds.

During peak and shoulder seasons from the start of November until the end of March, book well in advance for either trip.

This is one of New Zealand’s most popular scenic attractions. What ever you decide you will experience a great scenic trip. http://www.newzealandatoz.com
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Auckland New Zealand

2008-04-23T04:40:00.000Z

Auckland New Zealand

New Zealand - Great For A Sailing Charter

By D. Browall
Why did Peter Jackson of the famed Lord of the Rings decided to produce his film in New Zealand? There is only one perfect reason for that. New Zealand-despite its charm, remoteness, and rawness-offers the kind of environment the movie entails. It seeks to capture the early days of the world, when trees are teeming all over, waters and brooks provide habitats to schools of fish, and the open sea becomes perfect for some sailing in New Zealand.

The Bay of Islands in New Zealand is about 3 hours' drive from Auckland. There are around 150 islands that make up this charming region. It has the best kind of climate the country has to offer and is considered to be an ultimate playground because of the several outdoor activities that you can do. For example, a trip in the Hole in the Rock offers tourists the opportunity to watch and observe the abundant marine life of the bay. You can enjoy a thrilling ride on a forward trampoline as well as the high-tech catamaran. A cruise on a chartered boat can also take you to idyllic islands during lunchtime where you can dine and feast on kiwi barbecues.

Outside of Auckland is the the Hauraki Gulf. Here you will find one of the largest cruising areas in the world with 100 islands to explore and more than 190 sheltered anchorages and miles of beautiful coast. The geography of Auckland, with is narrow strip of land, makes the waters of the Gulf an fascinating place to sail. The steady sea breezes compete with southwesterly winds, and in mid-afternoon, there is the heat off the land to handle.

Auckland, New Zealand, meanwhile, gives you the energy that you need to handle the stresses of everyday city life. It pampers you without having to avail the services of masseurs. The scenic landscape itself will calm your nerves and the numerous sea activities will pump up your adrenalin. For one, if you happen to be sailing in New Zealand, especially in Auckland, you can visit the Goat Island Marine Reserve which are definitely ideal for famelies. You can enjoy some kayaking, boating, or even diving and take pleasure in being surrounding by many types of fish. If you are new into the experience, numerous chartered vessels have professional diving instructors who will be very happy to show you basic diving techniques.

Speak of New Zealand waters and you can instantly associate it with the wonderful beaches of Able Tasman. Here you can experience golden beaches, lush virgin mangroves and forests, as well as worth-exploring coves. You can spread and achieve sun-kissed skin as you board any luxurious sailing catamaran. The white sands are perfect for anyone who dares to be about upon this wonderful gift of nature. Visit the Anchorage Beach too and treat yourself to a very delectable fine lunch.

There are but only a handful places that can tickle your fantasies and make you wish that you can eventually stop time. New Zealand is one of them. The people are warm, happy, and with great hospitality. The mountains are glazed with snow, making them truly fantastic for skiing. The waters, meanwhile, are simply there to give you the best sailing in your New Zealand experience.

D. Browall writes for http://www.sboats.com Visit his website if you want to find companies offering yacht charter in New Zealand as well as many other popular sailing areas such as [http://www.sboats.com/Yacht-Charter/Caribbean/]Caribbean sailing

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New Zealand Wineries

2008-04-22T12:35:00.000Z

New Zealand Wineries

The Wines of New Zealand

By Jennifer Jordan
It’s easy to assume that New Zealand is a lot like Australia with its geographical proximity to the Outback: visitors may often be on the lookout for crocodile wrestling and Nicole Kidman sightings. Despite this assumption, New Zealand is a country all its own. Located halfway between the South Pole and the Equator, this nation is divided into the North Island and the South Island, with several smaller islands peppered in; it is a country filled with culture, history, and, of course, flora. Due to recent advances, it is now a country also filled with wine.

In the book of wine history, New Zealand hasn’t had much of a place, exiled to the small font of the index page. With diseases, poor quality grapes, and inexperienced farmers all serving as factors, its wines have been kicked out of liquor stores and booted out of bars. Nonetheless, these wines refused to stay out, sitting behind their vines and sulking; they decided to try again.

Perhaps it was the perseverance of the winemakers, or the zeal that partly makes up the nation’s name, but something kept the New Zealand wine industry going. After a hundred and forty years of poor quality wine, things changed: vineyards became more innovated and the lessons from experience began to stick, giving this nation's wine a second chance. By the early 1990’s, New Zealand wine had found a place: their grapes shed their former skins and emerged into something special.

The four years between 1994 and 1998 were literally a time of growth for the New Zealand wine industry: the number of winemakers increased from 31 to 293, the number of wineries tripled, and the amount of land reserved for viniculture nearly doubled. But the wine industry, as a whole, still remained small: presently, New Zealand produces an annual amount of wine that is one twelfth of Australia’s stock.

Greatly influenced by the English, Scottish, Irish, Asian, Polynesian, and Maori cultures, New Zealand as a country is a bit of a melting pot, and this shows in its wine: there are as many kinds of grapes as there are kinds of people. Over 20 varieties of grapes are grown in the ten main growing regions located all across the country. These grapes are made into wines at wineries that range from large to small.

New Zealand is known in particular for white wine, with 75 percent of wine produced being of this type. One white wine, the Sauvignon Blanc, is very much the grape of this country’s eye; it is the wine that put this nation on the map. With a flavor and a sharpness said to trump all others, this Sauvignon Blanc is one the most well-liked wines around. Many people attest that New Zealand produces the best Sauvignon Blanc in the entire world.

Red wines are, however, not absent; they are starting to be produced more frequently. Cabernet and Merlot are helping the red wine industry by climbing up the corporate vine, but the true red wine of New Zealand is Pinot Noir. This wine is becoming increasingly more and more popular; soon it may rival Sauvignon Blanc for prom queen.

New Zealand is home to vineyards extremely close to the ocean. When this is coupled with a southern location, possessing vineyards that are the southernmost in all the word, a different kind of climate is introduced to the grape. With a different kind of climate comes a different kind of wine. Marked by weather that is cool and consistent, the grapes of New Zealand are able to ripe at a slow, steady pace. This produces a wine that is intense, sharp in flavor and tastes like no other.

The rocky start behind them, New Zealanders are looking to the future of wine with their chins, and their glasses, held high. With the production of Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Noir, not to mention the hype the Riesling is creating, there is no knowing where the New Zealand wine culture will sit in the future. Chance are, it will sit among the best wine cultures in the world, known as one of the greatest lands for wine anywhere, not just north of the South Pole.

Jennifer Jordan is the senior editor at http://www.savoreachglass.com With a vast knowledge of wine etiquette, she writes articles on everything from how to hold a glass of wine to how to hold your hair back after too many glasses. Ultimately, she writes her articles with the intention that readers will remember wine is fun and each glass of anything fun should always be savored.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jennifer_Jordan http://EzineArticles.com/?The-Wines-of-New-Zealand&id=394316

New Zealand Wool Rugs

2008-04-20T06:38:00.000Z

New Zealand Wool Rugs

New Zealand Wool Rugs

By Damian Sofsian
Wool is renewable and biodegradable and thus New Zealand wool rugs are an environmentally friendly décor choice. New Zealand wool is renowned to be the purest and whitest wool in the world.

Sheep from which New Zealand wool is sourced are raised on land unsuitable for food-crop cultivation or other agricultural purposes. No banned pesticides are used on New Zealand sheep-farms thus making this industry one of the world's most environment-friendly animal production industries. New Zealand wool rugs are produced in an eco-friendly manner so that the delicate and vital balance in nature is not upset.

New Zealand wool rugs come in varying sizes and myriad patterns. They are plush, soft and luxurious. As New Zealand wool lends itself well to dyeing, New Zealand wool rugs have long lasting colors. They are available in both traditional and contemporary designs. A bright white base which plays up all colors is used to create all kinds of vibrant and stylish New Zealand wool rugs. Good quality rugs use color fast and stain resistant yarns.

New Zealand wool rugs can be either hand-tufted or machine woven. Their quality, thickness and density also differ due to this factor. Typically, handmade rugs are thicker and denser than machine woven ones. If properly maintained, wool rugs can last for 6 to 10 years depending upon the quality of the rugs.

Sheepskin rugs are a by product of the New Zealand wool rug industry and are among the most popular rugs. They are lavish and grand and compliment home furnishings. The length of the rugs can vary from 75cm to around 250cm and the minimum width required ranges from 50cm onwards. Sheepskin rugs can cost anything from $100 upwards depending on size, method of manufacture and other such factors.

New Zealand wool rugs can also be custom made. Several companies allow you to choose from different center designs, border designs, shape options, patterns, pile and colors. Some companies also let you create your own design to match the décor and feel of your home. [http://www.i-woolrugs.com]Wool Rugs provides detailed information on Braided Wool Rugs, Contemporary Wool Rugs, Discount Wool Rugs, Hand Tufted Wool Rugs and more. Wool Rugs is affiliated with [http://www.i-AreaRugs.com]Cheap Area Rugs.

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New Zealand Wine

2008-04-17T22:01:00.000Z

New Zealand Wine

The Wines of New Zealand

By Jennifer Jordan
It’s easy to assume that New Zealand is a lot like Australia with its geographical proximity to the Outback: visitors may often be on the lookout for crocodile wrestling and Nicole Kidman sightings. Despite this assumption, New Zealand is a country all its own. Located halfway between the South Pole and the Equator, this nation is divided into the North Island and the South Island, with several smaller islands peppered in; it is a country filled with culture, history, and, of course, flora. Due to recent advances, it is now a country also filled with wine.

In the book of wine history, New Zealand hasn’t had much of a place, exiled to the small font of the index page. With diseases, poor quality grapes, and inexperienced farmers all serving as factors, its wines have been kicked out of liquor stores and booted out of bars. Nonetheless, these wines refused to stay out, sitting behind their vines and sulking; they decided to try again.

Perhaps it was the perseverance of the winemakers, or the zeal that partly makes up the nation’s name, but something kept the New Zealand wine industry going. After a hundred and forty years of poor quality wine, things changed: vineyards became more innovated and the lessons from experience began to stick, giving this nation's wine a second chance. By the early 1990’s, New Zealand wine had found a place: their grapes shed their former skins and emerged into something special.

The four years between 1994 and 1998 were literally a time of growth for the New Zealand wine industry: the number of winemakers increased from 31 to 293, the number of wineries tripled, and the amount of land reserved for viniculture nearly doubled. But the wine industry, as a whole, still remained small: presently, New Zealand produces an annual amount of wine that is one twelfth of Australia’s stock.

Greatly influenced by the English, Scottish, Irish, Asian, Polynesian, and Maori cultures, New Zealand as a country is a bit of a melting pot, and this shows in its wine: there are as many kinds of grapes as there are kinds of people. Over 20 varieties of grapes are grown in the ten main growing regions located all across the country. These grapes are made into wines at wineries that range from large to small.

New Zealand is known in particular for white wine, with 75 percent of wine produced being of this type. One white wine, the Sauvignon Blanc, is very much the grape of this country’s eye; it is the wine that put this nation on the map. With a flavor and a sharpness said to trump all others, this Sauvignon Blanc is one the most well-liked wines around. Many people attest that New Zealand produces the best Sauvignon Blanc in the entire world.

Red wines are, however, not absent; they are starting to be produced more frequently. Cabernet and Merlot are helping the red wine industry by climbing up the corporate vine, but the true red wine of New Zealand is Pinot Noir. This wine is becoming increasingly more and more popular; soon it may rival Sauvignon Blanc for prom queen.

New Zealand is home to vineyards extremely close to the ocean. When this is coupled with a southern location, possessing vineyards that are the southernmost in all the word, a different kind of climate is introduced to the grape. With a different kind of climate comes a different kind of wine. Marked by weather that is cool and consistent, the grapes of New Zealand are able to ripe at a slow, steady pace. This produces a wine that is intense, sharp in flavor and tastes like no other.

The rocky start behind them, New Zealanders are looking to the future of wine with their chins, and their glasses, held high. With the production of Sauvignon Blanc, and Pinot Noir, not to mention the hype the Riesling is creating, there is no knowing where the New Zealand wine culture will sit in the future. Chance are, it will sit among the best wine cultures in the world, known as one of the greatest lands for wine anywhere, not just north of the South Pole.

Jennifer Jordan is the senior editor at http://www.savoreachglass.com With a vast knowledge of wine etiquette, she writes articles on everything from how to hold a glass of wine to how to hold your hair back after too many glasses. Ultimately, she writes her articles with the intention that readers will remember wine is fun and each glass of anything fun should always be savored.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jennifer_Jordan http://EzineArticles.com/?The-Wines-of-New-Zealand&id=394316

Rotorua

2008-04-17T11:37:00.000Z

New Zealand Skiing

2008-04-16T05:02:00.000Z

New Zealand Skiing

Alpine Skiing, New Zealand

New Zealand has a range of skifields across the country. The North Island of New Zealand fields can be found centrally on the slopes of Mount Ruapehu, New Zealand and there is one field located in the North Island on Mount Egmont in Taranaki, New Zealand.

In the South Island, New Zealand the fields are located all along the Southern Alps, the mountain range that runs downwards along the centre of the island. The Rainbow skifields is the northern most field. The next field is Mount Lyford and then Amuri is located not far from the popular resort of Hanmer Springs where you can relax after your skiing/snowboarding in the hot pools.

From there we go to the more intense areas with a number of skifields through the Arthur’s Pass region in the centre of the South Island on the main route from Christchurch through to the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand. In this area there are a series of club fields where clubs run the operation of the field as opposed to businesses. Close to Christchurch is the field that is renowned for some of the most reliable snow conditions in the country, the commercial Mount Hutt ski field with a season running from May through to late October in the average year. This field hosts a number of International events. From there all the way down there are skifields scattered through the mountains, too many fields to list here offering a range of different terrain and facilities.

Around Lake Tekapo is the Round Hill ski field an excellent field for beginners. Lake Ohau hosts the Ohau ski field popular with snowboarders.

Mount Cook, the highest mountain in New Zealand offers ski flights taking you up to ski the Tasman Glacier for something a little different and you will find heli-skiing and riding all along the Southern Alps.

Around Wanaka the two well known fields are Treble Cone and Cardrona. Queenstown has the Remarkables field and the more established Coronet Peak ski field is close nearby the Queenstown township.

In New Zealand you will find plenty of alpine skiing...

Qantas Airlines

2008-04-14T22:33:00.000Z

Qantas Airlines

Which Airline is the Safest One?

By Iuri Tarabanov
After the crack-up happened on January, 17 with the safest in the world plane Boeing 777 owned by the "British Airways" company, many people once again started taking serious thoughts. Of course, all airlines ever had crashes, and this doesn't mean that they are not safe. However, there are companies, which have almost no such incidents.

Over its 87-year history Australian airline "Qantas" had several serious crack-ups only in the first days of its existence. However, 'Qantas' still remains the safest company, if by "safety" we mean the mileage flew by the air carrier without fatalities. Hundreds more companies match this definition, among them are - EasyJet, Aer Lingus and Virgin Atlantic.

In November EC issued the list of the top most dangerous airlines; in accordance with it all the air carriers from Equatorial Guinea, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan and Liberia were forbidden in its airspace. For example, the Indonesian national carrier Garuda had 14 mishaps for last 50 years.

So, which planes are the safest ones? Before the incident in Heathrow, Boeing 777 and Airbus 340, which are in usage for few years now, have met with the smallest number of crashes. And as for the list of the safest planes based upon the average number of crashes, none of them can give the 100% guarantee. Willbur Wright (one of the Wright brothers - American engineers, inventors and aviators) would say: "If you seek for safety, you'd better sit on the fence and count the crows."

Well, not only the airline can be the reason of your worries and troubles. There is a list of the [http://www.tripspirit.com/124:The-Most-Problematic-Airports]most problematic airports of the world that is based upon various interesting criteria such like flight delays and baggage lost.

Iuri Tarabanov writes about interesting travel experiences. His travel articles site is http://www.tripspirit.com

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New Zealand Travel Tips

2008-04-14T10:42:00.000Z

New Zealand Travel Tips

New Zealand - The Most Beautiful Country On The Planet

By Terry Jenkins
If you want to see natural beauty at its absolute best - you must visit New Zealand.

New Zealand is also one of the easiest countries in the world to travel around. The roads are excellent (and almost deserted), hotels are plentiful, crime is almost non-existent, there are no dangerous insects, snakes or predators to worry about, there are no diseases or infections to guard against, the people are helpful and friendly, the currency exchange-rate is massively in your favour (so your pound or your dollar goes a very long way) and English is the native language. New Zealand is paradise for travellers.

Basic Facts

New Zealand is located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The country is made up of two large islands (the North Island and the South Island) and several smaller islands -Stewart Island and the Chatham Islands. New Zealand is also known as Aotearoa, which is usually translated into English as the Land of the Long White Cloud. The Realm of New Zealand includes the Cook Islands and Niue, which are self-governing, but in free association; Tokelau; and the Ross Dependency (in Antarctica).

New Zealand is notable for its isolation, separated from Australia by 2000 kilometres (1250 miles).

Its closest neighbours to the north are New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga.

New Zealand has a population of about 4 million(very small for a country of this size - so lots of space!).

Around 80% of the population are of British descent,with the Maori being the largest minority.

The largest city is Aukland. The capital city is Wellington. English is the native language.

Money

The currency is the New Zealand Dollar, and the exchange rate is excellent - your money goes a long way! Credit-cards are accepted everywhere. If you are from North America or Western Europe, you will feel right at home in New Zealand. This is a civilised, highly developed country - with some of the greatest scenery in the world and no crowds to pollute it or spoil it! Come soon - you'll have a great time!

How to get here.

New Zealand is a long way from anywhere! So the only sensible way to get here is by air.

New Zealand is well connected - with several airlines flying here from all parts of the world.

There are six international airports here. They are located in Aukland, Christchurch, Dunedin, Hamilton, Queenstown, and Wellington.The largest airport is Aukland. All airports here are excellent.

Visa Requirements.

Citizens of North America and Europe do not need Visas for visits of up to three months. Travellers from other areas should check with their own governments before booking.

When To Come.

New Zealand is an all year round destination. The weather here is mild and temperate. Temperatures in the sub-tropical far north average around 25 degrees in the summer (Dec, Jan, Feb) and 16 degrees in the winter (June, July, Aug). South Island coastal areas average around 5 degrees cooler. In the mountains temperatures are considerably lower -especially in winter when it can drop to minus 10 - but the skiing is great!

The seasons here are opposite to those in Europe and North-America, so the best time to come is probably in your winter - our summer. Escape the cold, you'll love it!

Getting Around.

Travelling within New Zealand is a joy. Internal flights are plentiful. Roads are excellent and uncrowded. Railways are superb, safe and spectacularly scenic.

Where to stay.

New Zealand is blessed with an abundance of great places to stay. Whatever your budget - you'll find something you like!

What to do.

If I made a list - it would go on forever!

There's so much to see and do here - you'll never be bored!

From Abseiling to White-Water Rafting, from Antarctic Encounters to Whale-Watching, you can do it all in New Zealand. Popular activities include visiting spectacular glow-worm caves, jet-boating through canyons, rafting over rapids, skiing on pristine slopes, sailing in the Bay of Islands, walking or cruising through majestic Fjords, whale-watching, scuba-diving, trekking, visiting the Lord of The Rings movie areas, etc etc etc.

And for the less active we have an abundance of relaxing options too - including a round or two of some wonderful golf-courses, basking on uncrowded beaches, wallowing in warm-water springs, and plain old gazing at the scenery everywhere you go!

If you only ever make one major journey in your life - make it to New Zealand - the most beautiful country on the planet!

You can read more about New Zealand (with great pictures) on my website. http://www.TheTopTenSite.com

Terry C Jenkins has travelled here there and everywhere in his work as a photographer.
He now helps to run The Top Ten Site http://www.thetoptensite.com

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White Pages Nz

2008-04-13T09:56:00.000Z

White Pages Nz: "New Zealand White Pages New Zealand Wine New Zealand Wineries"

New Zealand Girls

2008-04-10T22:25:00.000Z

New Zealand Girls: "New Zealand Culture New Zealand Currency New Zealand Customs"

New Zealand White Pages

2008-04-09T22:50:00.000Z

New Zealand White Pages: "White Pages New Zealand White Pages Nz Whitewater Rafting In Nz"

Property Investment New Zealand

2008-04-08T23:42:00.000Z

Property Investment New Zealand: "New Zealand Postal Codes New Zealand Real Estate New Zealand Recipes"

Quantas

2008-04-06T23:01:00.000Z

Quantas: "Qantas Airlines Qantas New Zealand Qantas Nz"

Passports New Zealand

2008-04-06T13:02:00.000Z

Passports New Zealand: "New Zealand Government New Zealand Haka New Zealand Herald"

Radio New Zealand

2008-04-06T10:28:00.000Z

Radio New Zealand: "New Zealand Culture New Zealand Currency New Zealand Customs"

Nz White Pages

2008-04-02T10:15:00.000Z

Nz White Pages: "White Pages New Zealand White Pages Nz Whitewater Rafting In Nz"

Nz

2008-04-01T09:07:00.000Z

Nz: "New Zealand New Zealand Accommodation New Zealand Adventure Sports"

New Zealand Animals

2008-03-31T11:28:00.001Z

New Zealand Animals

Milford Sound

2008-03-27T12:48:00.000Z

Milford Sound

Milford Vs Doubtful Sound, New Zealand, Which One?

By Glenn Bongartz
There are a lot of people that ask “which sound is better to
see Milford or Doubtful sound” The sounds are in the Fiordland
National park, at the bottom of the South Island of New Zealand.
Here are some thoughts on the subject.

Doubtful Sound is about 3 times bigger than Milford Sound; this
gives you more to see on an overnight trip. The trip to Doubtful
takes 30 minutes to drive from Te Anau to Manapouri, then an
hour boat ride, then a 45 minute bus ride which includes a visit
to the hydro dam. (It is not accessible by car).

The Doubtful overnight trip gives you swimming, kayaking and
small boat rides. You will also get to see some dolphins and fur
seals.

The trip to Doubtful sound would cost upward from $215nzd per
person (this price would be for a day trip and depend on
season). There is a bit of travelling to get to Doubtful Sound
but this means less people and more nature.

If you are limited on time and can't do an overnight on
Doubtful sound, then Milford sound is still a fantastic
experience and the trails on the way to Milford Sound are
spectacular. You get to go through the narrow Homer tunnel on
the drive in while you drive through the rain forests of the
Fiordland National park, with lots of little walks and scenic
stops along the way. You should give yourself 3 hours to drive
from Te Anau to Milford. Then another option would be to take a
half day or full day to hike into Milford Sound, if you have any
spare time.

A 90 minute boat trip on Milford Sound would cost around $75nzd
depending on season, and you will still see some of the wildlife
in the area.

Both sounds are great, the main thing you would have to think
about is “how much time do I have”. Doubtful is said to be the
better overnight trip. If you don’t have that much time take the
day trip of Milford sound. Take any off-ship excursion that is
offered, as this will give you a true feel for the flora and
fauna in the Fiordland National park.

If you are driving to Te Anau yourself to see either sound, you
are best to stay in Te Anau the night to get an early start
ahead of the many tour busses that set out from Queenstown each
day.

There are many great tour companies that offer trips from
Queenstown for both Milford and Doubtful Sounds.

During peak and shoulder seasons from the start of November
until the end of March, book well in advance for either trip.

This is one of New Zealand’s most popular scenic
attractions.What ever you decide you will experience a great
scenic trip.

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AtoZ provides useful New Zealand free information and advice to
travellers, including a full list of all New Zealand car,
motorhome and campervan rental companies along with their daily
hire rates. Your complete guide to New Zealand.

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New Zealand Maps

2008-03-26T11:24:00.000Z

New Zealand Maps: "Map New Zealand Map Of New Zealand Map Of Nz"

Nz Post

2008-03-24T13:12:00.000Z

Nz Post: "New Zealand Post New Zealand Postal Codes New Zealand Real Estate"

Outrageous Fortune Nz

2008-03-21T13:06:00.000Z

Outrageous Fortune Nz: "Auckland New Zealand Auckland University Bank Of New Zealand"

New Zealand Golf Vacation

2008-03-20T12:04:00.000Z

New Zealand Golf Vacation: "Tourism New Zealand Trade Me Trademe.co.nz"

New Zealand Sim Card

2008-03-20T12:02:00.000Z

New Zealand Sim Card: "White Pages New Zealand White Pages Nz Whitewater Rafting In Nz"

History Of New Zealand

2008-03-18T11:25:00.000Z

History Of New Zealand

The Oldest Stone Building in New Zealand

The oldest existing stone building in New Zealand is the Stone Store, at Kerikeri. This building was erected to provide fireproof storage for the goods needed to barter with the Maoris and for the missionaries' own use.

The keystone over the door bears the date 1833, possibly the year it was set in place by the stonemason, William Parrot, but the building was actually started in 1832, and completed in 1835.

Although the building was subsequently used as a library by Bishop Selwyn, and an ammunition magazine during the war with Hone Heke it is still a store in the sense of a retail shop - with a small museum above...

New Zealand Photos

2008-03-17T11:32:00.001Z

New Zealand Photos

The hot pools at Hanmer Springs about a one and a half hour drive from Christchurch city in the South Island of New Zealand. An excellent relaxing spot for a break away or to include on your holiday.

New Zealand White Pages

2008-03-12T10:11:00.000Z

New Zealand White Pages: "White Pages New Zealand White Pages Nz Whitewater Rafting In Nz"

Our white pages are your normal telephone directory pages listed under alphabetical order of the telephone customer's surname...

The white pages may be found broken down into books by the areas around New Zealand. You can also find them online at http://whitepages.co.nz./.

The other set of directories for telephone numbers is the yellow pages where you will find New Zealand businesses listed. They can be found online at http://yellow.co.nz/index.jsp.

Propecia New Zealand

2008-03-10T16:53:00.000Z

Propecia New Zealand: "Classified New Zealand Consumer Protection New Zealand Consumer Protection Zealand"

New Zealand Hotels

2008-03-10T11:05:00.000Z

New Zealand Hotels: "Accommodation Taupo Nz Air Fares New Zealand Air New Zealand"

New Zealand Picture Gallery

2008-03-09T07:19:00.001Z

New Zealand Picture Gallery

This photo is a New Zealand photo and quite a picture from my view...

Okay - so I am biased - another photo of my son enjoying himself at a 'mudslide'!

New Zealand Maori

2008-03-07T00:45:00.000Z

New Zealand Maori: "Maori Art Maori Culture Maori Design"

New Zealand Life

2008-03-06T12:08:00.001Z

New Zealand Life

This was one of those funny moments in New Zealand life when my son decided to dress up Max, the dog...

New Zealand Recipes

2008-03-04T00:38:00.000Z

New Zealand Recipes

Ginger Crunch

Ingredients

125g butter, softened
1/2 cup White Sugar
1 1/2 cups Standard grade flour
1 teaspoon Baking powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger

Ginger Icing
75g butter
1 cup Icing Sugar
2 tablespoons Golden Syrup
3 teaspoons ground ginger

Method

1. Preheat oven to 190*C.
2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Sift flour, baking powder and ginger together.
4. Mix into creamed mixture.
5. Turn dough onto a lightly floured board.
6. Knead well.
7. Press dough into a greased 20 x 30 cm sponge roll tin.
8. Bake for 20 – 25 minutes or until light brown.
9. Pour ginger icing over base while hot and cut into squares before it gets cold.

Ginger Icing
a. In a small saucepan combine butter, icing sugar, golden syrup and ginger.
b. Heat until butter is melted, stirring constantly.

Makes: 24 pieces

New Zealand Maps

2008-03-01T07:41:00.001Z

New Zealand Maps

New Zealand maps are available to be accessed online...

http://www.nzmaps.co.nz/

http://www.newzealand.com/travel/destinations/new-zealand-map/interactive_map_home.cfm

New Zealand Hotels

2008-02-28T21:46:00.000Z

New Zealand Hotels

The good old AA guide covers a full range of accommodation for New Zealand including New Zealand Hotels...

FROM http://www.aatravel.co.nz/accommodation-newzealand/

New Zealand Hotels

New Zealand Hotels - Accommodation. If you are looking for comprehensive travel information for New Zealand Hotels including Boutique Hotel, Hotel, Lodge, Luxury Hotel, Motor Inn and Resort, you will find it here on AA Travel.

Sort by: Showing New Zealand Hotels 1 - 10 of 522

Centra Auckland Airport

Cnr Kirkbride & Ascot Rds, Airport Oaks, Auckland
The Centra is Auckland's largest and quietest Airport Hotel. Conveniently located only 4km from Auckland Airport, set amongst 10 acres of gardens, out of flight paths and away from ...
Mangere
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> Hotels

Te Kaha Beach Resort

Main Road, RD 3, Te Kaha
Te Kaha, a unique luxury beach resort on the East Coast. The combination of beautiful scenery, a warm climate and all the modern comforts of a world-class resort makes Te Ka ...
Te Kaha
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> Motels
> Hotels
> Conference Venues

Counties Inn

17 Paerata Rd, Pukekohe, Auckland
We are a centrally situated hotel and conference centre featuring accommodation and a fully licensed restaurant, only 30 minutes to the Auckland International Airport and 40 minute ...
NZ$105 - $175 Pukekohe
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Elms Hotel

456 Papanui Rd, Christchurch
Elms Hotel is surrounded by award-winning gardens and is ideally situated midway between the airport and the central city. Located 5 minutes walk to Northlands Mall, the largest en ...
NZ$95 - $300 Christchurch
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Hotel Paihia

5 Joyces Rd, Paihia
66-room hotel situated in an attractive and peaceful bush setting 400m flat walk from Paihia shopping centre and waterfront. Hotel Paihia provides a friendly and relaxed base from ...
NZ$175 - $375 Paihia
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Formosa Golf Resort

110 Jack Lachlan Dr, Beachlands, Auckland
Experience the lifestyle at Formosa Golf Resort, part of "The Best of Golf New Zealand". Just 40 minutes from central Auckland it boasts a PGA-standard international golf course wi ...
NZ$170 - $190 Beachlands
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Hotel Grand Chancellor

161 Cashel St, Christchurch
Hotel Grand Chancellor Christchurch, located in the heart of the city, has the best shopping, cafes and restaurants right on its doorstep. Just a short walk to most major attractio ...
NZ$125 - $300 Christchurch
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Millennium Hotel Rotorua

Cnr Eruera & Hinemaru Sts, Rotorua, (PO Box 1044)
Overlooking mystical Lake Rotorua, the hotel is adjacent to Polynesian Spa and a brief stroll to the CBD. A $4.5 million refurbishment adds to the sophistication and elegance of th ...
Rotorua
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The Taranaki Experience

6 Locations Throughout the Taranaki
Taranaki's Six Eco Friendly Unique Accommodation Locations.... that I have developed in all my favourite destinations spread through the Taranaki, Palm House at Mokau on the Northe ...
NZ$50 - $225 New Plymouth
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Lupton Lodge

555 Ngunguru Rd, Glenbervie, Whangarei
Brand new concept in affordable luxury hosted accommodation. Historic villa set in picturesque dry-stone walled farmland with contemporary decor and superior ensuite rooms. ...
NZ$115 - $175

New Zealand Honeymoon

2008-02-27T21:27:00.000Z

New Zealand Honeymoon

FROM http://www.luxuryvacationsnz.com/Honeymoon_Tours/Honeymoon-Tours.html

Honeymoon Packages & Romantic Escapes to New Zealand
EXCLUSIVE AND STYLISH HONEYMOONS & ROMANTIC GETAWAYS

Picnic Lunch in a Secluded Setting

Planning a honeymoon or romantic escape? Then let Luxury Vacations help you indulge in a romantic getaway for two in New Zealand!

There are some times in our lives when it's important to celebrate our togetherness. For you that may be an engagement, your honeymoon or a significant wedding anniversary. And often we don't even need a reason to be together, we just want to get away from it all to enjoy some intimate moments in special places.

New Zealand is an ideal destination for couples needing time-out together, particularly for honeymooners who want something extra special to mark such a magical time. Find romance in your beautifully-appointed room, breakfasts in bed, slow lunches on your private balcony, the spa bath in your ensuite, the champagne you share before your delicious evening meal.

Take a walk hand-in-hand on one our remote beaches. Indulge in a quiet lakeside picnic lunch with a hamper of french bread, our world-class cheeses, olives, grapes and a chilled bottle of wine. Soak your day away in a hot tub for two. Take an
Romantic Candlelit Dinners

after-dinner drink back to your room and hang up your 'don't disturb' sign. It's shared experiences like these in this South Pacific paradise which you can treasure for your lifetime.

So if romance is on your mind, have a look at our range of intimate and stylish honeymoon & romantic getaway packages which may be just what you're looking for.

And remember, if you don't see a package that's just right for you, we specialise in tailor-making itineraries that are personalised around your wants and desires, all the while backed by our specialist advice!

And you can rest assured that we will take care of everything for you, ensuring you have plenty of time to enjoy each others company on this romantic and special occasion.

Have a look at our range of NZ honeymoon and romantic getaway pacakges below or complete our free enquiry form letting us know all of your requirements and one of our experienced staff will be in contact with a personalised package just for you.

New Zealand Music

2008-02-27T00:21:00.000Z

New Zealand Music

One of my less known favourite New Zealand artists is Edwin Derricutt, listen to some of his music here...

http://www.myspace.com/edwinderricutt

New Zealand Lotto Results

2008-02-26T02:50:00.000Z

New Zealand Lotto Results

http://www.nzlotteries.co.nz/wps/wcm/myconnect/lotteries2/nzlotteries/

New Zealand Jobs

2008-02-26T01:40:00.000Z

New Zealand Jobs

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New Zealand Job Websites

2008-02-24T20:59:00.000Z

New Zealand Job Websites

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New Zealand People

2008-02-22T08:30:00.001Z

New Zealand People

New Zealand News

2008-02-18T22:17:00.000Z

New Zealand News: "New Zealand Herald New Zealand History New Zealand Holidays"

New Zealand People

2008-02-18T08:33:00.001Z

New Zealand People

New Zealand Map

2008-02-17T10:24:00.001Z

New Zealand Map

Interactive Map of New Zealand

New Zealand Post

2008-02-15T07:49:00.000Z

New Zealand Post: "New Zealand Postal Codes New Zealand Real Estate New Zealand Schools"

Nelson New Zealand

2008-02-13T23:58:00.000Z

Nelson New Zealand

Tourism New Zealand – Nelson (Part 1)

The population of Nelson is around 41600 people. The airport is located 7.7km from the city centre and 15-20 minutes by car. To get to Picton (where the inter-island ferry operates from) is about a 2 hour (114km) drive. Christchurch is about a 6 hour drive south (424km). Westport is about a 3 hour 15 minute drive (226km) to the southwest.

The major industry in Nelson is tourism, forestry, fishing, viticulture, agriculture and horticulture. The region is much loved by artists. There are more than 350 working artists live and create in galleries and workshops throughout the region. The Nelson wine industry is boutique, producing wines that are highly sought after and the region hosts some great wineries.

The Nelson Tasman region of New Zealand has five geographical areas: Nelson/Richmond, Mapua/Motueka Motuere, Abel Tasman, Golden Bay and Murchison/St Arnaud. Each area has unique features and history.

New Zealand Jade

2008-02-13T06:23:00.000Z

New Zealand Jade

The New Zealand Maori Tiki Is A Testament To The Art And History Of Our Country

By Ru Terry

The term tiki is applied to carved human figures generally, both by the Maori and by other Polynesians. The name possibly has some connection with the myth of Tiki, the first man created by Tane. On the other hand tiki or tikitiki is also a general term for carving in many parts of Polynesia, as, for instance, in Niue, where the Tiki myth is unknown and human figures were not carved. In New Zealand, however, tiki is usually applied to the human figure carved in green stone as a neck ornament. The full name is hei-tiki.

It has been suggested that this ornament is a fertility charm representing the human embryo, and that it should be worn only by women. However, early European visitors saw men wearing the hei-tiki and it is probable that the squat shape of the figure was influenced by the hardness of the material and that it was later likened to an embryo and endowed with magical powers. The shape is also probably due to the fact that tiki were often made from adze blades. Adzes and chisels made from greenstone were also prestige items and the shape of a green stone adze lends itself to conversion into a tiki. There are several extant examples of half-finished tiki evidently originally small adzes and sometimes on completed tiki, traces of the original cutting end shaping of a adze can be seen, usually at the foot.

Tiki or heitiki are most commonly made from nephrite, a stone related to jade and found in several places in New Zealand's South Island. It is called pounamu in Maori, green stone in New Zealand English. The Maori name for the South Island, Te Wai Pounamu, refers to this stone. There are traditional accounts for the creation of the stone which relate it to the children of Tangaroa. It is a very hard stone and is laborious to work, especially so with the primitive grinding tools available to the neolithic Maori. The tiki in the form illustrated here is unique to New Zealand and arguably the most archetypical Maori artifact, although the work tiki applied to fertility symbols is extremely common throughout polynesia.

Green stone, like jade, is a beautiful stone - classed as semi-precious - and quite variable in appearance. The varieties have Maori names. Its luster improves with age, reputedly as a result of being worn next to the skin. Tiki were worn around the neck - the hei part of the name carries this implication. They are more often, but not exclusively, worn by women in recent times. Suspension is usually vertical but some are suspended on their side.

Some traditional tiki in bone and ivory exist, made from whale bone or teeth, but as bone tiki are now commonly made for commercial trade, a bone tiki found in a shop is more likely to be recent and of cow bone. Most tiki are one sided but a few are reversible showing a figure on both faces.

Although the Maori have occupied New Zealand since about 1000 AD, the historical origins of tiki are not understood as they are virtually absent from the archaeological record. For a precious item, this is not surprising because few would have been lost or discarded. Conventionally though they are associated with the later part of New Zealand's prehistory, as nephrite is uncommon in early sites. They were certainly in use at the time of the first contact with Europeans. Some individual tiki have names and traditional histories extending well back into the past. Others have renewed suspension perforations replacing old ones that have worn through, showing they have seen much use over a long time.

Sites of manufacture of nephrite tools and ornaments have been found on the east coast of the South Island. However, the tools and ornaments were much used in the North Island where most of the population lived. Trade and exchange appears not to have been all in finished goods because there are regional styles of nephrite ornaments in the North Island which suggest that at least some of the manufacture was local, either from native stone or from green stone adze blades.

There is some variety in the forms of tiki but this variation has not been very fully studied in relation to region of origin. The head inclined left or right appears to have no particular significance. One clear variation is between tiki with the head upright and those with the head tilted sideways. The likely explanation for the latter form is that it comes naturally from the use of rectangular adze blades as raw material. Iron axe and adze blades rapidly replaced nephrite adzes in the early 19th century and coincided with an increasing market for commercial tiki. Other variations occur in the positions of the arms. In some the arms are asymmetric with one arm on the torso rather than the legs, or up to the mouth.

The eyes are often filled with red sealing wax of European origin. Wax was added to the eyes of older tiki, and some have paua (Haliotus, the abalone) shell eyes.

The arrival of 19th century technology allowed a major burst of commercial manufacture of tiki mainly for a New Zealand market. Many supposedly old tiki date from the late 19th century and reveal themselves through details such as the suspension perforation being straight sided. Some nephrite ornaments were gold mounted in the 19th century. Again this does not necessarily indicate the nephrite ornament was of that date.

Tiki remain prestige items in New Zealand today; heirlooms (toanga) in Maori families and European families as well. They are worn by Maori on ceremonial occasions. Most tiki are not ancient and some are 19th century commercial products but nonetheless highly valued treasures to their owners.

Materials used

Hei-tiki are usually made of pounamu (green stone) and worn around the neck. They are often incorrectly referred to as tiki, a term that actually refers to large human figures carved in wood, and, also, the small wooden carvings used to mark sacred places.

One theory of the origin of the hei-tiki suggests a connection with Tiki, the first man in Māori legend. According to Horatio Robley, there are two main ideas behind the symbolism of hei-tiki: they are either memorials to ancestors, or represent the goddess of childbirth, Hineteiwaiwa. The rationale behind the first idea is that they were often buried when their kaitiaki (guardian) died and would be later retrieved and placed somewhere special to be brought out in times of tangihanga. In terms of the idea of Hineteiwaiwa, hei-tiki were often given to women having trouble conceiving by her husband's family.

The most valuable hei-tiki are carved from green stone or pounamu. New Zealand green stone consists of either nephrite (a type of jade, in Māori: pounamu) or bowenite (Māori: tangiwai). Pounamu is esteemed highly by Māori for its beauty, toughness and great hardness; it is used not only for ornaments such as hei-tiki and ear pendants, but also for carving tools, adzes, and weapons. Named varieties include translucent green kahurangi, whitish inanga, semi-transparent kawakawa, and tangiwai or bowenite.

Types of Hei-tiki

Traditionally there were several types of hei-tiki which varied widely in form. Modern-day hei-tiki however, may be divided into two types. The first type is rather delicate. with a head/body ratio of approximately 30/70, with small details included, such as ears, elbows, and knees. The head is on a tilt, and one hand is placed on the thigh, and the other on the chest. The eyes are relatively small. The second type is in general heavier than the first. It has a 40/60 head/body ratio, both hands are on the thighs, and the eyes are proportionately larger.

Manufacture

From the size and style of traditional examples of hei-tiki it is likely that the stone was first cut in the form of a small adze. The tilted head of the pitau variety of hei-tiki derives from the properties of the stone - its hardness and great value make it important to minimise the amount of the stone that has to be removed. Creating a hei-tiki with traditional methods is a long, arduous process during which the stone is smoothed by abrasive rubbing; finally, using sticks and water, it is slowly shaped and the holes bored out. After laborious and lengthy polishing, the completed pendant is suspended by a plaited cord and secured by a loop and toggle.

Current popularity

Among the other tāonga (treasured possessions) used as items of personal adornment are bone carvings in the form of earrings or necklaces. For many Māori the wearing of such items relates to Māori cultural identity. They are also popular with young New Zealanders of all backgrounds for whom the pendants relate to a more generalized sense of New Zealand identity. Several artistic collectives have been established by Māori tribal groups. These collectives have begun creating and exporting jewelery (such as bone carved pendants based on traditional fishhooks hei matau and other green stone jewelery) and other artistic items (such as wood carvings and textiles). Several actors who have recently appeared in high-profile movies filmed in New Zealand have come back wearing such jewelery, including Viggo Mortensen of The Lord of the Rings fame, took to wearing a hei matau around his neck. These trends have contributed towards a worldwide interest in traditional Māori culture and arts.

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New Zealand Honeymoon

2008-02-12T12:17:00.000Z

New Zealand Honeymoon

Where in New Zealand would I want to go for my honeymoon?

One of the places that appeals is Mount Cook village. Why? Well you see I love the mountains.

And, if it was winter, then what better than to snuggle up in bed and look at the snow outside with the amazing mountains looking down on you?

Besides that they are used to pampering tourists, so surely they can pamper us...

Around the area there are numerous walks of various levels of challenge and you can always take a memorable ski plane trip around the mountains that are outside the door of the Hermitage. Maybe we could even ski the Tasman Glacier?

The Mount Cook village is the sort of place that is extremely memorable and I want to remember the enjoyment of my honeymoon!

New Zealand Pictures

2008-02-10T22:23:00.000Z

New Zealand Pictures

New Zealand Population

2008-02-09T08:46:00.000Z

New Zealand Population

NEW ZEALAND POPULATION

Europeans were first counted by census in New Zealand in 1851. The first Maori census did not take place until six years later and took a full year to complete. It showed a Maori population of 56,049, virtually the same as the European population in that year; this was the only time in history the two races were equal in number.

The New Zealand first million of population was recorded in 1908, the second in 1952, the third in 1973 and the fourth in 2003. The New Zealand population is currently a little over 4,257,159.

More than three quarters of the population of New Zealand live in the North Island of New Zealand. In 2005 the population figure for the North Island was around 3,116,100, while the population for the South Island was 981,400.

The principal agglomeration is Auckland area (includes Auckland, Manukau, North Shore and Waitakere cities) with a population of 1,241,600 in 2005, Wellington with 370,000 was next, Hamilton was fourth with 185,000, Napier was fifth with 119,600 and Tauranga was seventh with 109,100. These are all in the North Island of New Zealand.

Christchurch the major South Island city had a population of 367,700 in 2005, making it the third largest agglomeration. The next largest South Island city is Dunedin with a population of 114,700 in 2005, placing it as the sixth largest population agglomeration...

New Zealand Real Estate

2008-02-08T11:16:00.000Z

New Zealand Real Estate

FROM - http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU0712/S00208.htm

Trends in the Property Market
Wednesday, 12 December 2007, 12:44 pm
Press Release: Cliff Seque

Trends in the Property Market

The present is only the past repeating itself.

In the residential rental market there is two forms of return with property- the rental return (often quoted as a capitisation rate or rate of return –a percentage) and the difference between the buying price and the selling price (often called capital gain)
They tend to work against each other as shown on the graph below.

Over the last three to four years we have been in the boom phase of the property cycle-when property has been selling at less than the interest rate. This is because the buyers have been factoring capital gain and tax advantages into the equation. We are about 8 on the graph. They have seen and heard other investors buy and sell property in this time and make a handsome profit. The greed factor comes in and they jump on the bandwagon. Because of buyer demand, auction sales are rife with high clearance rates at auctions. The average number of days that the property is on the market is low.

But as the market goes into the next phase most of the buyers will disappear out of the investment market (lead by the out of town investors).At this point if rental demand is strong then there is normally a round of rental increases as the owners who have bought negative cash flow properties try and make them positive. If rental demand is not strong properties will be sold with higher capitalization rates. If rents have not raised that means that the selling price will be lower than the previous boom. In this phase the number of auctions and their clearance rate drops with more properties being advertised for “sale by tender “or by negotiation. You start to see properties advertised with price cuts. The buyers who are still buying are only looking for cash flow positive or properties with a ‘twist’ or angle to improve the rental return. We are about 5-6 on the graph and heading left. As the slump continues you see more ‘mortgagee auctions’ and other property labeled ‘offers wanted ‘or ’name your price’. Rental returns are king with no expectations of capital gain. Other forms of investment are in favor. Vacancy rates go up with tenants sharing accommodation, living with relations etc to save costs.

This is the time to buy –but only the right property at the right price. If you are a new investor look at least fifty properties before you buy-this will give you an insight into what type of investment and property that you are comfortable with and over this period what is happening in the market.

As the slump continues the number of rental units remains static with the number of tenants slowly increasing putting pressure on rents. We enter a recovery phase with slowly increasing rents and roughly equal buyers and sellers. Property starts to find favor as an investment vehicle as it is perceived as giving good returns to other forms of investment.

Effect of interest rates
As interest rates move up or down the arms of the graph moves up and down with it. An example of that is in the 1980’s when interest rates were 22-24% property was selling at 24-26% capitalization rates. When interest rates dropped the rents stayed the same but the capitalization rates dropped in line with the interest rates. So by the time interest rates reached 10-11% the value of the properties had doubled.

Other observations
If you start plotting individual sales on this graph you will find that the rental return and capital gain arms tend to have bulges in them as no two properties are the same location, condition, type, etc. If you look at places with no or negative capital gain you will find rental returns of 15 – 18% are possible

This is based on over 30 years of observations of the rental market by now a full time residential property investor and is a guide only.

New Zealand Honeymoon

2008-02-05T10:11:00.000Z

New Zealand Honeymoon

Romantic Honeymoons - Ways to Make Your Honeymoon Romantic
By Candace Smith

When you are going on your honeymoon, no doubt you want to make the time as romantic as possible. You'll want to have a honeymoon that leaves you with wonderful memories that will last a lifetime. Romantic honeymoons are very possible. To have the most romantic getaway possible, here are a few tips and ideas.

Tip #1 - Get the Special Honeymoon Suite - It is well worth it to stay in a honeymoon suite on the first night of your lives as a married couple. Even if you can only afford to book it for one night. Go ahead and spend the money at least for one night because the lavish suite is something you'll never forget.

Tip #2 - Go Somewhere New - If you want romance, you need to embrace adventure as a couple. This is a definite way to make your honeymoon even more romantic. Going somewhere new and different will bring the two of you closer together.

Tip #3 - Bring Some Music - For romantic honeymoons, taking along some of your favorite romantic music is a great way to breathe a little romance into the air. Romantic music can get the both of you in the mood for walking on a beach at night, slow dancing, or simply having a romantic evening together. It's a grand way to set the mood.

Those are just a few of some of the many things couples can do to create romantic honeymoons. Keep a journal to record the special moments, use candlelight, and have some strawberries with wine to set the romantic mood. The most important thing is to be sure that you have wonderful and romantic time as a couple.

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New Zealand Rugby

2008-02-01T01:25:00.000Z

New Zealand Rugby: "Radio New Zealand Rotorua Rugby World Cup"

New Zealand Info

2008-01-31T12:22:00.000Z

New Zealand Info: "New Zealand Recipes New Zealand Rugby New Zealand Sheep"

New Zealand Job Websites

2008-01-30T11:02:00.000Z

New Zealand Job Websites

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New Zealand Music Search Engine

2008-01-29T10:09:00.000Z

New Zealand Music Search Engine

From http://www.moozik.co.nz/

About Me: I am a web developer/SEO from New Zealand that really loves New Zealand Music. I couldn't pick one genre of NZ music that I like above others, but right now I am definitely liking New Zealand Drum and Bass. Be it breaks, classical, rock, jazz, hip hop or whatever, NZ music has really proven itself to be a strong artery pumping through New Zealand culture. It transcends social barriers and connects New Zealanders and thats part of why I like it, it helps us develop our voice way down here in the Pacific.
The other reason I like it is that it is actually really good! So, hence the search engine.

This search engine helps NZ music in two ways:

it helps New Zealanders find New Zealand Music
it helps Google know what constitutes New Zealand Music, thereby improving the search results in the main Google index for NZ music queries and spreading NZ Music around the world

This search engine was not set up for any other reason than to promote music in NZ - it does not make me a dime and in fact costs me time and money to maintain. So I am asking anyone who is interested in the wellbeing of our music here down under to drop me a line if they are interested in contributing to this search engine. Contributing is really very simple, if you are browsing around the internet and find a website about New Zealand music that you think should be promoted in this search engine and the main Google index, then you click a button on your internet browser and thats it! Right there you have made a contribution.

Many thanks, I hope you enjoy the site and also hope to hear from those of you interested in promoting New Zealand music to the world wide webasphere.
Frank.

New Zealand Honeymoon

2008-01-28T11:06:00.000Z

New Zealand Honeymoon

From http://www.nzweddingdirectory.co.nz/

Welcome to the NZ Wedding Directory website. Here you'll find a whole range of information related to planning your wedding in New Zealand or having your wedding abroad. Search for stunning venues, gorgeous florists, award winning photographers and much more.

The key to planning your perfect wedding day is organisation. Once you have decided on your wedding date and start to plan it, you'll be amazed at how quickly your special day will come around. For some of the best wedding suppliers available, ensuring an unforgettable day please search through our wedding catergories as listed in the menu below. Best of luck!

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Apart from information for planning your wedding we also have a section dedicated to luxury honeymoons and romantic getaways both in New Zealand and around the South Pacific. We have recently formed a partnership with Luxury Adventures New Zealand who offer a range of romantic honeymoon options from luxury accommodation to all inclusive romantic honeymoon packages.

Luxury Adventures are specialists in luxury travel and will ensure that you have the most romantic and relaxing experience possible. From luxury lodges and resorts to private charter flights and helicopter transfers, Luxury Adventures offer a whole host of new and exciting honeymoon possibilities.

New Zealand Native Trees

2008-01-27T13:04:00.000Z

New Zealand Native Trees

From http://www.bestgardening.com/bgc/plant/native01.htm

Agathis australis, 'Kauri' (Juvenile form)

Kauri, one of New Zealand's tallest trees, are a symbol to all New Zealanders and the forest giants in forest remnants are national treasures. Naturally occurring only in the northern areas of New Zealand, from the Bay of Plenty upwards, it will grow in cooler climates if given protection when young.

A very slow growing tree, it can be grown in most gardens - the pyramidal juvenile form shown above will last for a mere 50 years. The leaves are narrow and tough, with new foliage often being a bronze colour. Cultivation A rich moist soil and protection from strong winds. Frost tender especially when young.

Propagation Seed
Bronze new growth on young Kauri

Travel New Zealand

2008-01-25T01:34:00.000Z

Travel New Zealand

New Zealand Real Estate Investments

by Dave Klein
There are a number of options in New Zealand real estate to make it a solid and profitable investment. There are basically three things to look at in the New Zealand real estate market that will aid you. Think about investing in rental properties, beach front living, or you may even want to consider a vineyard for your international real estate investment.

In terms of rentals in New Zealand real estate, you will want to start your search in or near a larger city, since this is where most of New Zealand’s population resides. Auckland is the most modern and well known of the New Zealand regions and is really the only one with an active market for real estate.

With little or no effort, your international real estate investment may be a New Zealand rental which can fairly easily return 12% annually. Rentals will give you an annual and continual return on your investment and with New Zealand being a fairly hot rental property market right now, New Zealand real estate may just be your best rental investment property bet.

Another thought is the idea of New Zealand real estate as an investment for resale. This is not a bad idea if you are trying to diversify your international real estate investments. Looking around Auckland, in the Bay of Islands, or in Queenstown, you should be able to find New Zealand real estate that is not only affordable, but also increasing in value and easy to purchase. Ease of purchase is important since in many countries international real estate investment is frowned upon.

In New Zealand, you will likely only run into trouble if you try to purchase a large piece of land on the ocean or close to Auckland. New Zealand real estate of this type will require you to get the approval of an Overseas Private Investment Council. The council was set up to prevent US and Japanese investors from buying all of the good New Zealand real estate and pushing out the natives.

Now if you are not really looking for New Zealand real estate as an international real estate investment, so much as a place to live or retire, then you may want to consider areas other than Auckland. Larger, more isolated, and enjoyable homes are located in regions where the New Zealand real estate market may not be increasing so quickly.

Lastly, if you are considering New Zealand real estate investments, you may want to think about a vineyard. The Marlborough region of New Zealand offers some of the best wine making in the world. Since the rest of the globe is just now catching on to this, an international real estate investment in New Zealand vineyards may be just the way to go.

New Zealand real estate offers buyers an opportunity to make money in a number of ways. However, it is important to understand the value that may be there when considering a move or retirement in New Zealand. With the US dollar’s strength, good property prices and a beautiful country, you will likely profit in some way whether it is through a rental property, a vineyard or a resale property.

Dave Klein is a successful International Real Estate investor. Make great returns with New Zealand Real Estate and profit today.
Article Source: http://www.articlerich.com

New Zealand Rugby Team

2008-01-24T04:25:00.000Z

New Zealand Rugby Team

From http://www.nzrugby.co.nz/

A case of black and white: Why South African rugby still needs the quota system
The great achievement by the nation's rugby squad must be used as a springboard for the future with an increase in facilities and equipment at the grass-roots level. Read More >

Sacking Graham Henry is NOT the answer for the All Blacks
As the nation mourns Saturday's Rugby World Cup disaster against France, this is no way to treat the coach who led New Zealand to 42 victories in 48 matches. Read More >

Why, why, why? The All Black rugby questions that will never be answered
A nation is in mourning - and the inquests into the shock defeat by France will go on until the next Rugby World Cup in 2011. But the All Blacks will always be the world's No.1 rugby nation to their millions of devastated fans. Read More >

New Zealand Food

2008-01-23T00:28:00.000Z

New Zealand Food

From http://www.aatravel.co.nz

New Zealand Food & Wine

New Zealand is the producer of some of the world's tastiest fresh food. Besides many restaurants offering dishes from a wide variety of countries in Europe and Asia - France, Italy, Germany, Austria, Greece, China, Thailand, India and Vietnam - as well as growing numbers of Middle Eastern and Latin American restaurants, there is a Pacific-style New Zealand cuisine using the abundant fresh meats, fish, vegetables and fruit in a creative manner.

New Zealand cuisine draws inspiration from Europe, Asia and Polynesia; Pacific-Rim is a distinctive fusion using many of our excellent fresh produce and seafood. Lamb, pork and cervena (venison), salmon, crayfish (lobster), oysters, kina, squid, paua (abalone), scallops, tutatua and pipi (New Zealand shellfish), mussels, kumara (a native sweet potato), kiwifruit, tamiri, New Zealand honey - these are some of the delicious fresh ingredients which make the food in New Zealand so special. Chefs are world-class, with many having worked in Europe and around the world.

Restaurants
There are two main kinds of restaurants: licensed, which sell wine, and those where you can take your own wine. A nominal charge for corkage will appear on bills at BYO restaurants - this is for opening, chilling and serving the wine. Some restaurants are licensed but also permit customers to bring their own wine. Excluding wine, which varies in price between restaurants, a three-course meal usually costs from $35 to upwards of $100; BYO is usually cheaper than licensed, and ethnic restaurants (with some exceptions) a little cheaper than European.

Late-night and 24-hour cafes and bar/restaurants are gaining popularity. Some are run by the major hotels. They will often have live entertainment. Local papers, especially on Thursday and Friday, print details of nightlife.

Wine
Begun by European immigrants, New Zealand's wine industry has grown rapidly; achieving great international success and a fine reputation in a very short time.

As a cool climate country, with a long autumn, during which the grapes can ripen slowly to a full flavour, New Zealand is ideal for winemaking and a constantly rising standard is evident among its winemakers. Notable New Zealand wines are known for their distinct taste profiles and intense flavour, such as the white Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and Riesling, bottle fermented sparkling wines, and red Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Pinot Noir. These fine wines are a perfect complement to the fresh, tasty foods of New Zealand.

Many wine critics consider New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc the world's finest, with its purity and clarity of flavour. Northern wines are more lush and fruity, while the southern Sauvignon Blanc is more classical in style, with herbaceous overtones.

New Zealand's major grape growing areas are in the dry, sunny eastern regions, with three main areas - Gisborne, Hawke's Bay and Marlborough. Other areas of importance are Auckland, Martinborough, Nelson, Canterbury and Queenstown.

Many wineries have attractive settings, with restaurants and/or gardens where their wares can be enjoyed. Tours and tasting are often available.

New Zealand Job Websites

2008-01-21T23:58:00.000Z

New Zealand Job Websites

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New Zealand Sheep

2008-01-21T05:59:00.000Z

New Zealand Sheep

Although Captain Cook landed a ram and a ewe at Ship's Cove in Queen Charlotte Sound in 1773, these first arrivals did not survive. The missionary Samuel Marsden brought merino sheep to the Bay of Islands in 1814, but there is no record of whether they survived either. More sheep were brought in the 1820's but the first fully recorded flock arrived at Mana Island, near Wellington, on 30 March 1834. The 105 merinos were imported from Australia by John Bell Wright, who exported a few bags of their wool to Sydney the following year. This was the first export of wool from the colony.

The perendale breed of sheep was developed after experimental work at Massey Agricultural College in 1940, demonstrating its usefulness under unfavourable grazing conditions. It was bred from a Cheviot-Romney cross and requires less shepherding than any other breed of sheep. It is reared primarily for its meat.

The South Suffolk breed is a new breed produced in Canterbury by interbreeding the progeny of Suffolk-Southdown crosses. The first flocks were recognised by the New Zealand Sheepbreeders Association in 1940...

New Zealand National Anthem

2008-01-20T11:02:00.000Z

New Zealand National Anthem: "New Zealand Maps New Zealand Music New Zealand Music Search Engine"

New Zealand Adventure Travel

2008-01-16T03:13:00.000Z

New Zealand Adventure Travel

New Zealand Is For Lovers – Of Adventure, That Is: Travel To New Zealand
by Frank Johnson

Although often times in the gigantic shadow of its Australian neighbor, New Zealand is worlds apart from any experience found elsewhere and it is geographically much farther southeast than most people imagine. New Zealand is a former British colony, with fascinating cultural influences due to its location in southern Polynesia. Large swaths of rolling green meadows, churning geysers, creaking glaciers, and never-ending stretches of magical overgrown beaches encourage travelers to make the long haul across oceans to indulge in the disarming natural beauty of New Zealand year after year.

New Zealand was one of the last landmasses to be inhabited, only discovered in 800 AD by Polynesian navigator Kupe. The discovery initiated a steady stream of migration from today’s French Polynesia until Dutch Abel Tasman and finally James Cook came across the islands and claimed them for the British Crown, ruled from Australia. The native Maori people are still a considerable minority, enriching the cultural climate of the largely European (Pakeha) nation.

Cinematic Sanctuaries and Bungy* Jumping Buffs
New Zealand’s geography is divided into two major north-south islands. Depending on where you travel and the time of year, the activities and topography will change dramatically. The South Island is famous for its unique relics of the last Ice Age, the Franz Joseph and Fox Glaciers, which plunge just below the islands tallest peak in the Southern Alps, Mount Cook. These glaciers are particularly spectacular because they continue to flow through temperate rainforest strikingly close to sea level. Winter in the Alps region is excellent for skiing, mountaineering and filmmaking – scenes from The Chronicles of Narnia were filmed here. For a thrilling wildlife experience, do not miss the South Island’s Otago Peninsula where you can enjoy a cozy bed and breakfast among sea lion, sea elephant and penguin habitats, to name a few.

The North Island is relatively warmer during the summer and milder all year long. Put yourself ‘on edge’ with a trip to serene Lake Taupo, which also happens to fill the caldera of one of the largest super-volcanoes in the world. Extreme outdoor sports abound on both islands, as New Zealand is the original inventor of Bungy Jumping (also found at Lake Taupo) among other creatively dangerous activities. The west coasts are extremely popular for black water rafting, otherwise known as cave rafting. This exhilarating experience should not be missed, even by the beginner. If a new heart rate is not what you are looking for, make your leisurely way to Ninety Mile Beach at the very north end of the island; the name is not deceiving and the experience is absolute paradise in the summer months. The Great Barrier Island to the east is a mind blowing underwater experience for most scuba divers and an equally sensational getaway for the sand-bound.

New Zealand is a destination for all seasons, with activities spanning the elements and progressive cities to keep up with those of faster pace. Auckland, Wellington and Queenstown are all very youthful and spirited cities with the distinct eclecticism of New Zealand culture to overload the senses and invigorate the spirit. New Zealand may be far from most places in the world, but it is certainly worth any length of travel to reap the fruit of this nation’s existence. Travel to New Zealand and experience it all for yourself.

For more information on international travel and discount airfare to New Zealand, visit www.cfares.com, your source for cheap airfare on the web.
Article Source: http://www.articlerich.com

New Zealand Holidays

2008-01-16T01:19:00.000Z

New Zealand Holidays

Need a holiday? New Zealand is the destination of choice

by Nigel .
Action, adventure or just relaxation, why not plan a holiday in New Zealand or a honeymoon in New Zealand which is one of the most sought after destinations in the world. There is heap’s to do on your holiday in New Zealand with outdoor & adventure activities, tourist attractions, wildlife viewing & nature, food & wine, Maori culture, museums & art galleries, shopping & more. Enjoy a fun filled holiday in New Zealand, one of the most beautiful countries in the world.

Holiday
Holidays are your time to relax and enjoy New Zealand’s recreation. Working with the right holiday company will maximise your opportunity to get the very best out of your holiday. They often offer opportunities to see New Zealand in a way most holiday makers cannot. With a number of outdoor activities and sights to see, you can stay in various types of holiday homes in New Zealand with a price to match anyone’s budget. Visitors looking for holiday homes in New Zealand have two main islands to choose from. The North Island or the South Island. Both Islands have a wide variety of activities and scenery to please everyone’s holiday taste.

Accommodation
New Zealand has a wide of range of quality accommodation options to suit all budgets. With hotels, resorts, luxury lodges, self contained motels & apartments, bed & breakfast / homestays, holiday homes, backpacker, holiday parks & camping. Accommodation options range from a single night’s Bed and Breakfast, to Customised, Multi-day all inclusive packages. Many accommodation providers offer the flexibility to extend your stay in a place you love for an extra day or 2 within off peak times with little or no fuss. Motel accommodation is one of the most flexible accommodation arrangements available in New Zealand.

Activities
Fresh air, breathtaking scenery and outdoor activities are the main attractions of New Zealand, with a tremendously friendly, honest and helpful population, colloquially nicknamed after their country's distinct symbol, the unusual but amiable flightless bird “The Kiwi”. New Zealand offers a lot of activities, especially for the adventurous kind. New Zealand's awesome landscapes, lush forests and amazing wildlife make it a haven for many outdoor activities, and a great place to unwind. New Zealand offers a huge variety of action-packed and laid back activities, from bungy jumping to skiing, swimming with dolphins, scenic flights and boat cruises on the fjords, as well as several world famous walking trails with unrivalled scenery. Most adventurous activities are available in the South Island, whereas North Island offers the charm of the big cities, some great shopping as well as some uniquely New Zealand attractions, like the Maori village in Rotorua. These activities are strong contributors to overall holiday satisfaction and deliver an enjoyable holiday experience to the interactive traveller in New Zealand.

Part of the challenge in planning a New Zealand holiday is what to leave out. Adding a dash of culture to your New Zealand holiday is simply a matter of knowing where to go. Everything you need for a great New Zealand holiday is available: Fishing off the beach, golf courses, horse riding, surfing and swimming, vineyards, white sandy picturesque beaches, fishing boat charters including diving and snorkelling, local craft and pottery shops and fabulous restaurants. With long sandy beaches, warm seas and miles of scenic beauty you will soon realise that a New Zealand holiday is an experience and a half. For many, a holiday in New Zealand is a once in a lifetime experience. Whichever way you like it, a New Zealand holiday is pure magic.

Nigel is a successful webmaster and publisher of www.bignelstreetmotel.co.nz an Accommodation Wanganui website. Bignell Street Motel offers value for money Wanganui Accommodation.
Article Source: http://www.articlerich.com

New Zealand History

2008-01-10T10:53:00.000Z

New Zealand History: "Cromwell Detailed Map Of New Zealand Dunedin"

New Zealand Herald

2008-01-10T03:09:00.000Z

New Zealand Herald

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New Zealand Police

2008-01-10T03:04:00.000Z

New Zealand Police: "New Zealand Culture New Zealand Currency New Zealand Customs"

New Zealand Postal Codes

2008-01-09T05:01:00.000Z

New Zealand Postal Codes: "New Zealand Customs New Zealand Embassy New Zealand Facts"

New Zealand Online Gifts Taranaki

2008-01-09T00:39:00.000Z

New Zealand Online Gifts Taranaki: "White Pages New Zealand White Pages Nz Whitewater Rafting In Nz"

New Zealand Newspapers

2008-01-06T12:08:00.000Z

New Zealand Newspapers: "New Zealand Government New Zealand Haka New Zealand Herald"

New Zealand Immigration

2008-01-05T04:57:00.000Z

New Zealand Immigration: "New Zealand Government New Zealand Haka New Zealand Herald"

New Zealand Religion

2008-01-04T11:07:00.000Z

New Zealand Religion: "Christchurch Christchurch New Zealand Christmas In New Zealand"

New Zealand Schools

2008-01-03T00:07:00.000Z

New Zealand Schools: "New Zealand Girls New Zealand Government New Zealand History"

New Zealand Herald

2008-01-02T07:19:00.000Z

New Zealand Herald: "New Zealand News New Zealand Newspapers New Zealand People"

New Zealand Haka

2008-01-02T03:12:00.000Z

New Zealand Haka: "Maori Haka Maori Language Maori Symbols"

New Zealand Government

2008-01-01T18:35:00.000Z

New Zealand Government: "Living In New Zealand Local Government Maori"

New Zealand Girls

2007-12-30T08:11:00.000Z

New Zealand Girls: "Escorts Auckland Ezibuy Nz Facts About New Zealand"

New Zealand Fly Fishing

2007-12-29T06:40:00.000Z

New Zealand Fly Fishing: "Fly Fishing Guide New Zealand Free Samples New Zealand God Defend New Zealand"

New Zealand Accommodation

2007-12-29T06:11:00.000Z

New Zealand Accommodation

Self Contained Accommodation New Zealand

Throughout New Zealand you will not have to go far to find Self Contained Accommodation. The types of accommodation that you will find in this category will be the odd Bed and Breakfast with self contained facilities occasionally including cooking facilities.

In the standard 'motel' setup you will find cooking facilities, although it pays to confirm this prior to booking as sometimes you may not. The average motor inn will not have cooking facilities, usually they cater for tea and coffee making facilities and often you will also find a toaster and microwave. It does pay to check though.

One of the things that is worth looking for if you are interested in experiencing a piece of New Zealand, is accommodation that you find on some of the farms around the country. Often the farmer’s wives host guests in accommodation on their farm and this can give you a close look at the country side of New Zealand life. If you prefer to get away from the crowds there are some fantastic places to stay that fit into this category...

New Zealand Flights

2007-12-28T02:39:00.000Z

New Zealand Flights: "Air Fares New Zealand Air New Zealand Air New Zealand Travel"

New Zealand Climate

2007-12-26T07:45:00.000Z

New Zealand Climate: "New Zealand Vacation New Zealand Weather New Zealand Wine"