Kia Ora, welcome
to New Zealand.
New Zealand is a natural wonder and contains just about every type of terrain
and landscape imaginable and some you cannot imagine. Virtual New Zealand will help you discover special places, some well known others off the beaten track.
The
popularity of New Zealand with international visitors is growing year by year.
It is a land of contrasts, from pristine wilderness areas to modern and sophisticated
cities, there is something for everyone. New Zealand also enjoys an international
reputation for being safe and friendly. English is the spoken language and
the good exchange rate to the New Zealand dollar means you will get value
for money when you come here.
New Zealand is situated in the South Pacific Ocean and its nearest neighbour is Australia. New Zealand along with Australia make up the area called Australasia and Oceania if you include the south pacific islands.
New Zealand is considered to be the most isolated country in the world in a geographical sense, yet it is a highly developed westernised country. The country is not much bigger than the UK yet within New Zealand's shores lie just about every type of climate from subtropical to subantarctic. It is possible to pass through a different climatic zone each day when travelling in New Zealand.
New Zealand is unigue in that Travellers can find examples of all the worlds geographical features all packed into a small area. Features as diverse as alpine and mountains, stunning beaches, long glaciers, lush rain forests, volcanoes & thermal activity, tranquil lakes, steep fiords, thunderous waterfalls and rivers and even desert like areas.
To help plan your trip to New Zealand we have some links to your left that will hlep you plan your visit to New Zealand. We recommend that you read our Top 10 visits page so you know what are the must see places or our Overview page to get an overview of New Zealand.
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