Falling into New Zealand, from 10,000 feet
Posted by admin on May 24, 2011 | Leave a Comment
Jumping out of a moving plane is not as revolutionary as it was 600 years ago, when Renaissance inventors started experimenting with the parachute. But that does not make the decision to tandem-jump any less thrilling. And if you are considering a jump, whether it is your first or fiftieth, New Zealand is the place to do it.
Skydiving past the Remarkables from the Skyline gondola. (Irene Caselli)
The country’s...
New Zealand quake caused by new faultline
Posted by admin on Feb 23, 2011 | 2 Comments
The devastating Christchurch earthquake was caused by a new fault line in the Earth’s crust that seismologists were previously unaware of. The discovery comes as the death toll rise to 75 with more than 300 people still missing. A national state of emergency has been declared by Prime Minister John Key, who described the situation as “New Zealand’s darkest day”.
Forty-eight people were pulled out of buildings...
Wellington Travel Information
Posted by admin on Feb 17, 2011 | 39 Comments
Coastal city surrounded by hills with wooden Victorian-style houses, Wellington is a pleasant sight offering interesting cultural attractions. This capital city of New Zealand is also home to excellent tourism services and diverse attractions ranging from shopping arcades and entertainment facilities to zoo. The Botanical gardens and a scenic cable car lift taking you enjoy the views over the city are also must-sees...
Cook Islands Travel Information
Posted by admin on Dec 12, 2010 | 5 Comments
Group of 15 islands located in the South Pacific halfway from Hawaii to New Zealand, Cook Islands lie in the hot spot of everything that is associated with remote beach holiday paradise. Seen from any continent, these lovely tropical islands in the Pacific Ocean are surrounded by thousands of kilometers of open water. The water is so turquoise and in its abundance of marine life so inviting that you will have problems...
Alpine Pacific Triangle
Posted by admin on Nov 30, 2010 | 14 Comments
One of the most scenic recreational touring routes of New Zealand, the Alpine Pacific Triangle takes you past astonishing mountain landscapes of the Marlborough region of New Zealand’s South Island. The first stop along the route is Kaikoura, a small coastal town famous for its culinary delicacies and opportunities for whale watching. From there on, you can drive further to see Hanmer Springs spa resort and the...
New Zealand Yacht Charters
Posted by admin on Aug 12, 2010 | 41 Comments
New Zealand, a verdant land as green as the eye can see, is located in the south-western Pacific Ocean. It is comprised of two large islands called the North Island and the South Island and numerous smaller islands. New Zealand has a temperate climate with relatively small seasonal variation making it an ideal, year-round vacation and outdoors destination.
One of the world’s least crowded countries, it is a haven...
5-Day South Island Tour from Christchurch
Posted by admin on Jul 28, 2010 | 41 Comments
See all the highlights of New Zealand’s scenic South Island on a five-day guided sightseeing tour. You’ll travel by coach from Christchurch to Queenstown, experience the majesty of Milford Sound, view the glacier at Franz Josef and travel aboard the famous TranzAlpine Express train.
Your five-day exploration of New Zealand’s spectacular South Island begins with the stunning scenery of the foothills...
New Zealand: Where to Stay and What to Do
Posted by admin on Jul 21, 2010 | 12 Comments
When calling the telephone numbers below from the United States, except for those that are toll-free, first dial 011-64.
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New Zealand’s closest continental neighbors may be Australia and Antarctica, but the country has neither the former’s suffocating heat nor the latter’s deep freeze; it’s hot enough for swimming in the summer and cold enough for skiing in the winter. Dad and I caught...
10 Most Extraordinary Places for Wedding
Posted by admin on Jan 21, 2010 | Leave a Comment
As talking about the wedding ceremonies the only options that are usually suggested are the either spending it in your homeland or going somewhere popular- like Paris or Milan. But if we consider that wedding remains the most important day of our lives, then it’s time to get more creative and find the spot which will give lots of unforgettable memories and stories to share.
1. Mountain top extreme, New Zealand
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