North Island
Spirits Bay – Northland, New Zealand
At Spirits Bay travellers will have a magnificent unobstructed view of the beach for as far as the eye can … [More...]
Cape Reinga – Northland, New Zealand
In the Far North at the north-western tip of the North Island, is home to the historic lighthouse guarding New … [More...]
Highlights of Northland – New Zealand
A selection of highlight to see and do in Northland. Ahipara Beach Kai Iwi … [More...]
Ninety Mile Beach – Northland, New Zealand
Ninety Mile Beach is the remarkable strip of beach that stretches from Ahipara to Scott Point, five … [More...]
Travel Tips
Driving In New Zealand
In New Zealand driving is part of the pleasure and offers continuously changing scenery. The scenery … [Read More...]
Visitor Information – New Zealand
Visitor Information Centres i-SITE is New Zealand’s official visitor information network, and with … [Read More...]
WIFI and Utilities
Wifi Internet Access Internet access in New Zealand is widespread throughout. Internet cafes are … [Read More...]
Airports
New Zealand has a comprehensive network of airports with 36 international and domestic airports. Of the 36 … [Read More...]
South Island
Nelson Region Highlights – New Zealand
A selection of highlight to see and do in Nelson Visist Suter Art … [More...]
Nelson Region – New Zealand
The region of Nelson is the smallest region in New Zealand, the 445 m2 area is pack with things to see and … [More...]
Tasman Region Highlights – New Zealand
A selection of highlight to see and do in Tasman Abel Tasman Coast … [More...]
Tasman Region – New Zealand
Tasman region is a large area at the top west side of the South Island the region covers 9,786 km². It is … [More...]
Accommodation
Dump Station Locations – New Zealand
New Zealand is very proud of its clean green environment, so to protect it please be responsible when emptying … [More...]
Free Camping – New Zealand
Free camping is permitted in most of New Zealand. New Zealand has different rules around where free camping … [More...]
Department of Conservation Accommodation
The Department of Conservation DoC provides low cost accommodation in many locations throughout New … [More...]
Backpackers – New Zealand
If you're travelling on a shoe string with a pack on your back, there are hundreds of places to stay. By … [More...]
Everything you wanted to know about New Zealand
Key Facts
New Zealand lies in the southern Pacific Ocean, 1600 km east of Australia. It is made up of 2 Main islands, the North and South Islands and a number of smaller islands. One quarter of New Zealand is protected wilderness and much of the country is pollution free. New Zealand has a population of … [Read More...]
New Zealand Currency
New Zealand's unit of currency is the New Zealand dollar $ or NZD. Coins come in the values of 10, 20 and 50 cents, $1 and $2 Notes come in the values of $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100. Due to the discontinuation of 1c, 2c and 5c coins, purchases made in New Zealand are subject … [Read More...]
New Zealand Environment
New Zealand has such a varying spectacular landscape, all in easy close proximity to each other. The country consists of two large main islands, the North Island and the South Island, and several smaller islands, including Stewart Island, the Chatham Islands, the Antipodes Islands, Auckland … [Read More...]
New Zealand’s Climate
New Zealand’s two main geographical features the mountains and the surrounding sea plays a major part in the climate New Zealand experiences. New Zealand comprises of two long narrow islands that run north-south and there is a noticeable difference in the climates from the northern cape of the … [Read More...]
New Zealand Time Zone
New Zealand is one of the first places in the world to see the dawn. The East Coast gets first light at Mount Hikurangi and a few minutes later Gisborne, on the North Island, is the first city to see dawn. New Zealand is, 12 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). During summer New Zealand … [Read More...]
Culture
New Zealand has a distinctive and vibrant culture. The culture of its indigenous people the Maori's touches the arts and literature and is intertwine with the European culture to make one unique way of life for all New Zealanders. Maori people have a distinctive and fascinating culture. … [Read More...]
