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New ZealandAotearoa - Land of the Long White Cloud
To the Maori, New Zealand is Aotearoa - the Land
of the Long White Cloud. To visitors, it's a majestic and scenic country,
occupied by perhaps the friendliest and most welcoming people on Earth.
And, by 60 million sheep - about 20 fo In addition to the two main islands, there are hundreds of smaller ones, from remote Chatham island way out in the Pacific to sub-antartic islands which give home to a variety of penguins. Around the coast there are bays with their own specks of land, and off the bottom of the South Island is Stewart island, pretty much staying just how it's been for the last hundred or more years. Due to its size, and remoteness, New Zealand doesn't
have the richness of fauna seen in Australia, but much of what is
there is found nowhere else. More To experience this often magical place, where life is slower, and relaxation is a national past-time, just call or email us - we'll be happy to help. You can also add a stop-over in Fiji - call 1 877 834 3648 for more information. Don't forget we can organize your dream HONEYMOON IN NEW ZEALAND. Even if you or your spouse (or both) are not wildlife enthusiasts, we can set up a honeymoon where every day will be a never to be forgotten experience. Nights are up to you. Activities can include heli-skiing, golf, world class fly fishing, sailing, sea-kayaking and a host more, or just be pampered in world-class spas and luxury lodges. Perhaps a few days exploring the premier wineries of the Blenheim area, combined with a stay on a sheep ranch or horse riding through Lothlorien of Lord of the Rings fame suits your style. Naturally, for those with nature at heart, we can still include birds, whales, and luxuriant forests. Give us a call - 1 877 834 3648 - to find out how we can match your interests and preferences to the myriad of choices offered by New Zealand. OUR EXCLUSIVELY NEW ZEALAND WEBSITE We have a couple of hundred pages of extensive information about New Zealand accommodation, sightseeing, activities and facts on our exclusively New Zealand site. If your preference is to "go it alone," and arrange your own New Zealand vacation, or just need hotels or activities, you can book directly from this secure site. We have everything from individual hotels to complete vacations, fully escorted and independent tours, self-drive itineraries, and modules that you can mix and match to come up with a vacation that's pefect for you. And if you need help along the way, just give us a call - 1 877 VEGEMITE (834 3648).
New
Zealand in Parts - a brief tour
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each Kiwi, as New Zealanders are called (it's not a fruit there!).
The two main islands are the North and the South, each with their
own distinctive character. The North Island is more developed, and
home to Auckland, the nation's largest city. The South Island is more
rugged, although its largest city, Christchurch, is often called the
most English city outside England.
than
half a dozen penguin species regularly call in, and three species
of kiwis go about their nocturnal business. The famously cheeky Keas,
a large mountain parrot, join with several of their relatives in being,
along with the Austral Parakeet of Tierra del Fuego, the most southern
parrots in the world. Regardless of how many times you experience
it, watching parrots cavorting in the snow just doesn't seem right.
Much of New Zealand's flora can be traced directly back to the ancient
supercontinent of Gondwana, in times when Antartica was lush with
plant life. The giant tree ferns, Antarctic Beech and others remind
us of another world - as it did the producers of Lord of the Rings,
for very good reason.