1. New Zealand Come and Explore “Middle Earth”

3. Kia Ora (Native Maori Greeting) Welcome to New Zealand

4. Reasons to Visit  Spectacular natural landscapes  Energising, invigoration  Excellent tourism  Safe, secure, and stable  English is spoken  Food and lifestyle - internationally influenced  Clean and unpolluted environment  Great Value for the money

5. Geography  Two main islands - separated by Cook Strait  Similar in size to Britain, Japan, or Colorado  New Zealand is about 1,000 miles long  Highest mountain is Mt Cook  Southern Alps run almost full length of the South Island  Geothermal activity in the North Island including hot springs

7. ‘Kiwis’ New Zealanders often call themselves ‘Kiwis’

8. Kiwis - The People  78% of European descent  14% NZ Maori  5% Pacific Islanders  3% Other

9. Cities  Auckland is the major gateway into New Zealand and is the largest city (over 1.1 million pop.)  Wellington is the capital city  Other large cities include Christchurch and Queenstown

10. There’s SO much to do!! Mountaineering Flights in small planes Birds Scenery Waka Mountaineering Flights in small planes Birds Scenery Waka Bubbling mud Geysers Parascending Beaches Bubbling mud Geysers Parascending Beaches Bunjee jumping Snowboarding Water-skiing Windsurfing Parachuting Misty mountains Maori carvings Waterfalls Yachting Misty mountains Maori carvings Waterfalls Yachting Movies Dune surfing Surfing Extreme skiing Volcanoes Snowy peaks Movies Dune surfing Surfing Extreme skiing Volcanoes Snowy peaks High technology Whales Kiwi Skiing Rugby Horse racing Golf Casinos Netball Jet boating Rugby Horse racing Golf Casinos Netball Jet boating Horse riding Mountain biking Scuba diving Fishing Vineyards Horse riding Mountain biking Scuba diving Fishing Vineyards Cruise boats Harbour views Cosmopolitan cities Cruise boats Harbour views Cosmopolitan cities ArchitectureSights Bars Theatres Culture ArchitectureSights Bars Theatres Culture Maori culture Gambling Shopping Designer names Fly fishing Music Restaurants Good food Nightlife Fireworks Music Restaurants Good food Nightlife Fireworks Haka Harbours Nature The ferns Sunsets Haka Harbours Nature The ferns Sunsets

11. New Zealand Home of Middle Earth

14. International Airlines  24 international airlines fly into New Zealand regularly Domestic Airlines  Serviced domestically by Air New Zealand, Qantas, Origin Pacific and regional airlines

15. Climate  Temperate climate year round  Seasons are: Summer (January - March) Winter (July - September)  January and February are warmest months  July is coldest month  Seasonality can affect availability and rates  High Season - Dec/Jan/Feb  Low Season - June/July/August

16. Currency  New Zealand dollar  From most countries, New Zealand offers good exchange value for money  All major credit cards accepted  ATM machines/travellers cheques

17. Think of New Zealand as Safe and secure A spectacular and natural landscape Having excellent tourism Offering great value A place where visitors are warmly welcomed HAERE RA - Farewell Home Page