Travel to New Zealand

With spectacular mountains and active volcanoes, dramatic fiords and rugged coastline, picturesque lakes and beaches, mighty glacier and incredible thermal springs, and its unique Maori culture, New Zealand is one of the world's best tourist destinations.

New Zealand islands are located in the South Pacific Ocean, southeast of Australia. It includes North Island, South Island, and several small islands, with total land area of 268,670 square kilometers, about the size of Colorado State of the U.S.

New Zealand has 3,993,817 (2004 estimate) population, including New Zealand European 74.5%, Maori 9.7%, other European 4.6%, Pacific Islander 3.8%, Asian and others 7.4%.

Mixed of sophisticated cities and spectacular landscapes, New Zealand North Island is the heartland of Maori culture and has a subtropical climate.

Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand, is a beautiful city with curved harbor, elegant high-rises, hillside houses and spectacular scenery.

Auckland has the largest Maori population in New Zealand. This city attracts tourists for its diverse leisure opportunities, parks and gardens, museums and art galleries.

Rotorua is heart of New Zealand's thermal wonderland. Lake Taupo, Huka Falls, Tongariro National Park are some other attractions to explore on North Island.

By taking Inter-Island ferry, visitors will cross to South Island through scenic Marlborough and Queen Charlotte Sounds. From Christchurch, visitors can board the "Tran Alpine Express" for a exciting train journey across the snow capped Southern Alps and visiting Fax Glacier.