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New Zealand: Travellers' Tales from New Zealand
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The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. In that same year, the British began the first organized colonial settlement.
A series of land wars between 1843 and 1872 ended with the defeat of the native peoples.
The British colony of New Zealand became an independent dominion in 1907 and supported the UK militarily in both World Wars. New Zealand's full participation in a number of defense alliances lapsed by the 1980s.
In recent years, the government has sought to address longstanding Maori grievances.
New Zealand is probably best known for its stunning scenery and a preponderance of sheep. It's also the place for adventure holidays.
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Posted by lizc on Friday, March 21 @ 05:50:36 CDT (917 reads)
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New Zealand: The Regions of New Zealand by Stephen Hay
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Where is New Zealand, exactly? New Zealand is two islands in the Pacific, but it is not a Pacific Island.
All those islands we normally think of as "Pacific": New Caledonia, Fiji, Tonga, the Cook Islands, and Tahiti, lie between 15 and 23 degrees South.
They are north of the Tropic of Capricorn...
... New Zealand is south of it. By a long way.
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Posted by lizc on Saturday, March 22 @ 01:21:49 CDT (371 reads)
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New Zealand: New Zealand's South Island by Ramnish Gupta
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Natural, untouched beauty! That's what New Zealand's South Island is all about. The South Island is home to the Southern Alps and some great skiing and snow boarding opportunities.
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Posted by lizc on Saturday, March 22 @ 01:23:22 CDT (364 reads)
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New Zealand: New Zealand’s Remarkable Lodge - Matakauri by Cymber Quinn
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Be forewarned. When you drive up to the luxurious Matakauri Lodge south of Queenstown, New Zealand, drive a car with a low-roof. Why? Because the Matakauri is so private and exclusive, that you have to drive through the forest to get to their front door. In moments, you'll forget the Aspen-like busy-ness of Queenstown (Aspen and Queenstown are sister cities) and arrive in a peaceful oasis. The Lodge is set on nine acres of native bush, partially landscaped with rolling lawns, a meandering stream and surrounded by a pine forest, overlooking the spectacular Lake Wakatipu, creating an atmosphere of supreme privacy and enjoyment.
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Posted by lizc on Saturday, March 22 @ 01:25:27 CDT (347 reads)
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New Zealand: New Zealand's National Parks - South Island by Seb Jay
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New Zealand's South Island is home to no less than ten National Parks, and given the extent of the wild and rugged landscape it is perhaps a wonder that there are not more. If you ever wanted to experience a natural paradise where mountains, lakes, fjords and beaches are all within a few minutes of each other, New Zealand's South Island is the place to visit - it really has it all.
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Posted by lizc on Saturday, March 22 @ 01:26:51 CDT (350 reads)
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New Zealand: New Zealand's National Parks - North Island by Seb Jay
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New Zealand is a land of awe-inspiring beauty. Sea, sky and mountain come together in a visual collage that is both breathtaking and humbling - it makes you glad to be alive! Humans have been present in New Zealand for less than a thousand years. The amazing landscapes of this country are therefore relatively untouched by mankind, offering visitors the opportunity to commune with nature.
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Posted by lizc on Saturday, March 22 @ 01:28:03 CDT (367 reads)
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New Zealand: Luxury Tourism in New Zealand by Stephen Hay
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Tourism in New Zealand is changing its focus. Backpacking and bungy jumping are still popular but a more affluent traveller is now visiting. And more often.
Are you a member of this new profile? Are you an Interactive Traveller®?
Or do you cater to them?
Who is an Interactive Traveller®?
"Interactive Travellers® are regular international travellers who consume a wide range of tourism products and services. They are travellers who seek out new experiences that involve engagement and interaction, and they demonstrate respect for natural, social and cultural environments."
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Posted by lizc on Saturday, March 22 @ 01:29:42 CDT (316 reads)
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New Zealand: Investing in Real Estate: A Second Home in New Zealand by Sanjib Ahmad
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Do you grow tired living in the same place year after year? Perhaps its the nomadic instincts within us that beckons us to move on to new places. To leave the old, familiar grounds and discover new adventures in distant lands.
Sometimes the old way of doing things break down. They become unmaintainable and beyond repair. These are the times we feel like running away to somewhere new.
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Posted by lizc on Saturday, March 22 @ 01:31:19 CDT (340 reads)
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New Zealand: Discover the Real New Zealand by Greg Scowen
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One of the major attractions of visiting New Zealand is the possibility of losing yourself in its rugged and wild countryside. The desire to be alone and at one with nature frequently leads New Zealand tourists to buy travel guides in hopes of finding advice on ‘getting off the beaten track’. To get off the beaten track, however, you need to throw away your travel guide… and discover the real New Zealand.
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Posted by lizc on Saturday, March 22 @ 01:33:07 CDT (326 reads)
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New Zealand: Auckland to Cape Reinga - A Whirlwind Tour of New Zealand by Seb Jay
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New Zealand's North Island is one of the most rewarding places to visit on Earth. From ancient volcanoes and rainforests to unbroken stretches of golden beach that fade out into the distance, the North Island is a breathtaking experience for all of your senses.
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Posted by lizc on Saturday, March 22 @ 01:34:42 CDT (416 reads)
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New Zealand: 10 Reasons to Take a Holiday in New Zealand - Part 2 by Sue Taylor
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1. Queenstown in the South Island is considered to be the "Adventure Capital of the World". You can bungy jump or go on a thrilling jet boat ride, go heli-skiing, sky diving, fly-by-wire, and luging to name a few. Both bungy jumping and jet boating were invented in New Zealand. New Zealanders have a saying about Kiwi ingenuity which is borne out in the tourist spots within New Zealand.
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Posted by lizc on Saturday, March 22 @ 01:36:13 CDT (338 reads)
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