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Welcome to the North Island
There are few places in the world that can offer such a varied selection of experiences as New Zealand. The North Island offers visitors a fabulous range of things to do and places to visit. Whether you choose to explore with an organised tour or enjoy the freedom of self drive, the sheer diversity of the landscape will amaze you. With sparkling sandy bays, wonderful lakeside retreats, cosmopolitan cities and steaming geysers this is probably one of the most scenically stunning places on earth. Take time to explore and you'll find pleasant surprises at every turn. Sample fine wines and delicious local food, learn about Maori culture or simply admire Nature's wonders. Whatever you choose to do, a holiday here will leave you with memories to last a lifetime.
Maori house in buried village, Rotorua
Travel Tips
· Time: GMT + 12 · Flying time from UK: Approximately 24 hours · Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZ$) £1 = NZ$2.94 approx. · Visa Requirements: A visa is not required by British citizens for stays of up to six months. · Festivals, Events & Busy Times: The main national holidays are Easter and Christmas, the school holidays are over these periods and are popular times for families to travel. There are numerous sporting events, especially Rugby tournaments throughout the year. November - March are always very busy as well so make sure you book well in advance, some hotel supplements will apply. · Tourist Office: New Zealand Tourism Board, New Zealand House, 80 Haymarket, London, SW1Y 4TQ. Tel. 020 7930 8422 www.newzealand.com
Top Tips
· See the beautiful Bay of Islands, try our Bay of Islands & Cape Reinga Adventure on page 46. · Discover the `City of Sails', Auckland from the water with Sailing the NZ Way. · Experience the geothermal wonderland of Rotorua, can't decide what to do? Take advantage of the Rotorua 5* pass. · Stay in the Art Deco city of Napier at the County Hotel, one of the only two boutique hotels to have survived the 1930 earthquake. · New Zealand is famous for its fine wine and food, savour some local delights during a stay at Peppers Martinborough.
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