New Zealand
History
While New Zealand is a relatively young country, it has a rich and fascinating history, reflecting both our Maori and European heritage.
Amazing Maori historic sites and taonga (treasures), some dating back almost a thousand years, are a contrast to many beautiful colonial buildings.
A walk around any New Zealand city today shows what a culturally diverse and fascinating country we have become.
Our Culture
New Zealand has a unique and dynamic culture. The culture of its indigenous Mâori people affects the language, the arts, and even the accents of all New Zealanders. Their place in the South Pacific, and their love of the outdoors, sport, and the arts make New Zealanders and their culture unique in the world.
Mâori Culture
New Zealand’s indigenous Mâori people have a unique and fascinating language and culture, which plays a major role in New Zealand life.
The People
Though a diverse and multicultural people, there are many qualities, including friendliness, individuality, invention and self-reliance, that you’ll find in most New Zealanders. It’s our national character!
Arts
The influence of Mâori, Pacific Island, European and Asian cultures makes the arts in New Zealand colourful, unique and vibrant - definitely something to look out for!
Kiwiana
A range of wacky and weird objects helps define what it is to be a New Zealander, or 'Kiwi'. These wonderful things are known simply as - 'Kiwiana'
Scenic Highlights
When you’re travelling New Zealand, it’s the natural attractions that put the magic in your day. Snowy mountains, volcanoes, delectable beaches, remote hiking trails, fiords, wilderness lakes and much, much more.
HISTORY & CULTURE
As a country settled first by Polynesians and then by people from all over the world, New Zealand has many stories to tell. Dip into our history and explore our innovative, can-do culture.
ISLANDS
Around the edges of the North and South Islands, there are many self-contained worlds for you to discover. Catch a ferry across the water to places where life moves in sync with the tides.
LAKES
Fiordland has lakes that were gouged out by glaciers and the North Island has lakes that are huge volcanic craters. Find time to catch a trout, paddle a canoe or spread a picnic rug
COASTAL HIGHLIGHTS
With around 15,000 kilometres of coastline and more than 25 marine reserves, ocean-scented scenery is entwined with New Zealand’s outdoorsy way of life. Find amazing places for swimming, surfing, sailing and fishing.
NATURAL PHENOMENA
Extraordinary phenomena can be found throughout New Zealand. From the pointy absurdity of Toka Toka Peak in Northland to the South Island’s amazing fretwork of fiords, there’s plenty to keep your camera busy
PARKS & RESERVES
More than a third of New Zealand’s land area is contained within the boundaries of a park or reserve. These protected places are a chance to leave civilisation behind for a few hours or days.
SCENIC VIEWS
There’s often some exertion required to find a panorama, but the effort is totally worthwhile. In a country with as many mountain ranges and volcanoes as ours, huge views are part of the package.
WALKS & TRAILS
One thing that all travellers want to do in New Zealand is walk – through forests, up mountains, along riverbanks and around lakes. It’s the easiest way to get into the landscape.
NATIONAL PARKS & MARINE RESERVES
There are 14 spectacular national parks and more than 25 marine reserves preserving New Zealand's natural heritage. There's something rare and special about each one of them.
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