Archive for April, 2010
New Zealand- "The land of the long white cloud"
New Zealand is also known as "The land of the long white cloud". The Maori culture continues to play an important part in everyday New Zealand life, New Zealand has been called God's own country and the "Paradise of the Pacific" since the early 1800s. New Zealand is a world leader in eco tourism, and has developed into one of the cleanest and greenest countries to visit. New Zealand as distances are large, and roads wind along the coast and through mountain ranges, particularly on the South Island. There are a couple of transport networks covering the main tourist routes - Magic Bus and Kiwi Experience. There...
Auckland Travel guide
Auckland is the largest metropolitan area in New Zealand, with a population of over one million. Auckland is one of the most beautifully situated cities in the world. A sizable Asian community rubs shoulders with the biggest Polynesian population of any city in the world. This ‘city of volcanoes’ is a major gateway to diverse and beautiful New Zealand. It is also called the “City of Sails” for the large number of yachts sailing the Waitemata harbour and Hauraki Gulf, Auckland is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city with a wide variety of attractions for visitors. It could also be known as the "City of Volcanoes". Auckland...