NEW

ZEALAND

INSTITUTE OF TOURISM

STUDIES

Shobha Verma

BTA

New Zealand is an island country in the

southwestern Pacific Ocean.

The name of the country given by the Dutch

explorers

The country geographically comprises two main

landmasses – that of the North Island, the South

Island and numerous smaller islands.

New Zealand

Landforms

Diversity of physical geography

❑ wide variation in landscape

glaciers, fiords, mountains, plains, hillsides,

forests, plateau, beaches

❑ Mountains: 1/5 of North Island & 2/3 of

South Island

volcanoes:

❑Ruapehu the highest

❑Mount Egmont (west)

❑Mount Cook (the highest mountain)

c) Coastline15,000 Km-long

1) North IslandSandy beaches:the Far North and most of the East Coast

Dark sandy beaches: the West Coast

2) South Islandbeautiful sandy beaches: the northwild and rugged beaches: the rest

d) Southern Alpsaccessible to mountaineers and hikersa) Tasman glacier (the largest)b) Franz Josef and Fox (the West Coast of South

Is.)

Map

Maritime dominated by two geographical features

1) The mountains

2) The sea

mild temperature

moderate rainfall

abundant sunshine

Climate

Seasons are opposite to those in the northern hemisphere1) Spring (Sep-Nov):from cold and frosty to warm and hot

2) Summer (Dec–Feb):high temperatures and sunshine

3) Autumn (Mar-May): cool

4) Winter (June-Aug): cold and more rain

Climate

1. Wellington: The capital

2. Auckland: The largest city

3. Christchurch: garden city

4. Dunedin:the preserved

5. Queenstown: The most famous travel destination

6. Rotorua: The center of Maori culture in North

Island

Principal Cities

North island

Te Urewera

Tongariro

Wanganui

Egmont

South island

Abel Tasman

Kahurangi

Nelson Lakes

Westland Tai Poutini

Mount Aspiring

Fiordland

Paparoa

Rakiura National Park

National park

Exploring New Zealand's magnificent landscape

and coastline tops the list for many. If adventure is

your game, there's a long list of thrilling activities

to get your blood racing. Or if it's a relaxing

holiday you're after, hot pools, vineyards and

cultural attractions will keep you entertained.

That’s just a few of the things to do in New

Zealand

Things To Do

ADVENTURESPORTSSKIINGMAORI CULTUREWATER ACTIVITESFOOD & WINENATURE &WILDLIFEWALKING &HIKINGHOME OF MIDDLE EARTH

EVENTS TOURSBAG PACKINGSTARGAZINGOTHER ACTIVITES

Things To Do

Adventure Sports

Bungy

Caving

Off-road driving

Rafting

Jet boating

Zip living

Golf

Cricket

Rugby

Motor cycling

Cycling & mountain

biking

Water activities Nature & wild life

Kayaking

Sailing

Boat cruise

Driving

Fishing

Surfing

Wind & kite surfing

Whale watching

Dolphins

Horse ridding

Penguins

Gardens

Volcanic & geo thermal

New Zealand is a food and wine lover’s

paradise. Vineyards stretch throughout every

region, chefs put playful local twists on fine

cuisine. New Zealand food and wine festivals

serve up taste sensations with a side of local

music.

World class wine

Pacific Rim cuisine

Hard Rock Cafes

Get cooking

Food & Wine

Maori were the first to arrive in New Zealand, journeying in canoes from Hawaiki about 1,000 years ago. A Dutchman, Abel Tasman, was the first European to sight the country but it was the British who made New Zealand part of their empire.

In 1840, the Treaty of Waitangi was signed, an agreement between the British Crown and Maori. It established British law in New Zealand and is considered New Zealand’s founding document and an important part of the country's history. The building where the treaty was signed has been preserved and, today, the Waitangi Treaty Grounds are a popular attraction.

You'll find amazing Maori historic sites and taonga (treasures) - as well as beautiful colonial-era buildings - dotted throughout the country. A walk around any New Zealand city today shows what a culturally diverse and fascinating country they have become.

Maori culture

❑Flying between towns and cities in New Zealand is

easy. Their two major domestic carriers are:

❑Air New Zealand

❑ Jet star

Flights around New Zealand

New Zealand has a comprehensive network of

international and domestic airports.

While Auckland Airport serves the largest number

of international arrivals and departures, six other

airports also receive flights from other countries.

❑ International airports:

❑ Auckland

❑ Wellington

❑ Christchurch

❑ Queenstown

❑ Dunedin

International & Domestic

Airports

❑ Auckland Central

❑ This is the heart of Auckland, with a relaxed Pacific

vibe by day and a night-time energy shared by the

inner-city suburbs that surround it.

❑ Coromandel Town

❑ Once a wild colonial gold rush town, Coromandel is a

place to enjoy Victorian architecture, arts and crafts,

beaches and forest walks.

❑ Driving time and distance: 169km, 2hrs 15mins

Places to visit in New Zealand

❑Hahei

❑Beautiful Hahei Beach is a favourite holiday spot

among locals, and you're bound to love it too.

❑ Whitianga

❑From Whitianga you can enjoy the beaches and boat

excursions of Mercury Bay. This town is home to a

fishing fleet - expect great seafood!

❑Tauranga

❑The sunny city of Tauranga will tempt you with marine

adventures. Go sailing, fishing or dolphin watching to

appreciate the coastal environment.

❑Rotorua Central

❑Entertaining in any weather, Rotorua

will captivate you with its shooting

geysers, intriguing Maori villages and

thrilling adventure activities.

❑ Waitomo Caves

❑Under the green hills of Waitomo lies a

labyrinth of caves, sinkholes and

underground rivers. The area's name

comes from the Maori words wai

(water) and tomo (hole).

Auckland Central to Auckland Central

6 days itineraries

Route 819KM,509MI

Time:-15hr from India

Highlights

Coromandel beaches

Geothermal Rotorua

Glowworm caves

Best time of year

All year

Itineraries

Auckland - Thames - Coromandel Town DAY 1

Coromandel Town – Hahei DAY 2

Hahei – Tauranga DAY 3

Tauranga – Rotorua DAY 4

Rotorua - Waitomo Caves DAY 5

Waitomo Caves – Auckland DAY 6

A selection of recommended experiences to complete your New Zealand holiday

1. Take a scenic boat cruise and discover spectacular Milford Sound

2. Fall in love all over again on your honeymoon amidst mountain peaks and turquoise lakes

3. Get your adrenaline pumping with a thrilling jet boat ride4. Visit the beautiful coves and white sand beaches of the

Coromandel5. Explore Waitomo, where underground caves twinkle with

glow worms6. Experience glaciers as old as the ice age with a glacier

hike

Essential New Zealand

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