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New ZealandNew ZealandCome and Come and ExploreExplore “Middle Earth” “Middle Earth”
Kia OraKia Ora(Native Maori Greeting)(Native Maori Greeting)
Welcome to New ZealandWelcome to New Zealand
Reasons to VisitReasons to Visit
Spectacular natural landscapesSpectacular natural landscapes Energising, invigorationEnergising, invigoration Excellent tourismExcellent tourism Safe, secure, and stableSafe, secure, and stable English is spokenEnglish is spoken Food and lifestyle - internationally influencedFood and lifestyle - internationally influenced Clean and unpolluted environment Clean and unpolluted environment Great Value for the moneyGreat Value for the money
GeographyGeography
Two main islands - separated by Cook StraitTwo main islands - separated by Cook Strait Similar in size to Britain, Japan, or ColoradoSimilar in size to Britain, Japan, or Colorado New Zealand is about 1,000 miles longNew Zealand is about 1,000 miles long Highest mountain is Mt CookHighest mountain is Mt Cook Southern Alps run almost full length of the South Southern Alps run almost full length of the South
IslandIsland Geothermal activity in the North Island including Geothermal activity in the North Island including
hot springshot springs
‘‘Kiwis’Kiwis’
New Zealanders often call themselves ‘Kiwis’New Zealanders often call themselves ‘Kiwis’
Kiwis - The PeopleKiwis - The People 78% of European descent78% of European descent 14% NZ Maori14% NZ Maori 5% Pacific Islanders5% Pacific Islanders 3% Other3% Other
CitiesCities
Auckland is the major gateway into New Auckland is the major gateway into New Zealand and is the largest city (over 1.1 Zealand and is the largest city (over 1.1 million pop.)million pop.)
Wellington is the capital cityWellington is the capital city Other large cities include Christchurch and Other large cities include Christchurch and
QueenstownQueenstown
There’s There’s SOSO much to do!! much to do!! Mountaineering Mountaineering Flights in small planes Birds Scenery Flights in small planes Birds Scenery WakaWaka
Bubbling mudBubbling mud Geysers Geysers ParascendingParascending Beaches Beaches
Bunjee jumping Bunjee jumping SnowboardingSnowboarding Water-skiing Windsurfing Parachuting Water-skiing Windsurfing Parachuting
Misty mountainsMisty mountains Maori carvings Waterfalls Maori carvings Waterfalls YachtingYachting
MoviesMovies Dune surfing Surfing Dune surfing Surfing Extreme skiingExtreme skiing Volcanoes Snowy peaksVolcanoes Snowy peaks
High technologyHigh technology WhalesWhales Kiwi Kiwi SkiingSkiing
Rugby Horse racing Golf CasinosRugby Horse racing Golf Casinos Netball Netball Jet boatingJet boating
Horse riding Mountain biking Horse riding Mountain biking Scuba divingScuba diving Fishing Fishing VineyardsVineyards
Cruise boats Cruise boats Harbour viewsHarbour views Cosmopolitan cities Cosmopolitan cities
ArchitectureArchitecture SightsSights BarsBars Theatres Theatres CultureCulture
Maori cultureMaori culture Gambling Shopping Designer names Gambling Shopping Designer names Fly fishingFly fishing
Music Music Restaurants Restaurants Good food Nightlife Good food Nightlife FireworksFireworks
Haka Haka Harbours Harbours NatureNature The ferns Sunsets The ferns Sunsets
International AirlinesInternational Airlines 24 international airlines fly into New 24 international airlines fly into New
Zealand regularlyZealand regularly
Domestic AirlinesDomestic Airlines Serviced domestically by Air New Serviced domestically by Air New
Zealand, Qantas, Origin Pacific and Zealand, Qantas, Origin Pacific and regional airlinesregional airlines
ClimateClimate
Temperate climate year roundTemperate climate year round Seasons are: Seasons are: Summer Summer (January - March) (January - March)
Winter Winter (July - September) (July - September) January and February are warmest months January and February are warmest months
July is coldest monthJuly is coldest month Seasonality can affect availability and ratesSeasonality can affect availability and rates
High Season - Dec/Jan/FebHigh Season - Dec/Jan/Feb Low Season - June/July/AugustLow Season - June/July/August
CurrencyCurrency
New Zealand dollarNew Zealand dollar From most countries, New Zealand offers From most countries, New Zealand offers
good exchange value for moneygood exchange value for money All major credit cards acceptedAll major credit cards accepted ATM machines/travellers chequesATM machines/travellers cheques
Think of New Zealand asThink of New Zealand as
Safe and secureSafe and secureA spectacular and natural landscapeA spectacular and natural landscape
Having excellent tourismHaving excellent tourismOffering great valueOffering great value
A place where visitors are warmly welcomedA place where visitors are warmly welcomed
HAERE RA - FarewellHAERE RA - Farewell
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