New Zealand

Over 1000 years ago the Polynesian people journeyed in canoes to reach the shores of Aotearoa. This was the Maori name given for New Zealand meaning “land of the long white cloud”.   Today the Maori customs and traditions are deeply embedded with New Zealanders and have certainly impacted on the New Zealand way of life. The Maori tribal identity is celebrated as a unifying force rather than a..

Milford Sound is located in the south west of New Zealand’s southern island, within Fiordland National Park, Piopiotahi Marine Reserve. The fiord can only be accessed by road and is around 16km from the head of the fiord, to the sea. Visitors can enjoy a stunning trip along the Milford Sound road which boasts incredible features, such as unique wildlife and fascinating sea creatures, and provides..

The small but perfectly-formed capital of New Zealand, Wellington is famed for its culinary expertise. With 4 restaurants in Wellington being voted New New Zealand's best restaurant in recent years, it’s obviously foodie heaven! Here are a few of our favourite places to eat in Wellington that you could enjoy when touring New Zealand. (more…)..

Our New Zealand holiday packages offer a great taste of New Zealand, and give you the chance to see plenty of the country. Our tours all take in Auckland, where you’ll get to spend time on a guided city tour. But what should you do on your Auckland Freedom Day, when you’re set free to explore for yourself? (more…)..

Once a lonely elephant at Auckland Zoo, 32-year old Burma has met her new companion for the first time, 8 year old Anjalee, with the pair appearing to settle in well with each other and pleasing the crowds who flock to the zoo to see the elephants as well as the host of other wildlife. (more…)..

Many people who visit New Zealand will have had an unforgettable experience, and will wish to share their memories with friends and loved ones. Tourism New Zealand have launched a social media campaign named #NZMustDo Again, which will offer one lucky winner and a friend the chance to relive their experience. (more…)..

The skyline in Auckland is visually very striking, and is dominated by one building in particular, the Sky Tower. The tower itself has a revolving restaurant, aptly named Orbit. The Sky Tower can be visited during your freedom day on one of your New Zealand holidays (2016), so with this in mind, we have taken a look at some of the facts and figures surrounding the great tower! (more…)..

An incredible video showing off New Zealand’s stunning coastline has been making waves on Youtube. The video is shot using a Drone fitted with a GoPro camera and makes a compelling case for a visit to New Zealand. The land of the long white cloud has seldom seemed as appealing to us as it does in this footage, which was put together by our friends at Bare Kiwi. (more…)..

A pair of Kiwis who love their country have created a fantastic viral video to encourage people to visit the land of the long white cloud – and also to stay there! The video is the brainchild of BareKiwi, and shows a pair of stereotypical competitive Kiwi grans. When the first gran’s grandson comes to visit he brings with him a photo album packed with pictures from his trip around Europe, and gran..

New Zealand has once again taken one of the top prizes at the Telegraph Travel Awards, winning the Best Country category for the third year running. (more…)..