25Feb2008
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New Zealand is a temperate to sub-tropical island nation in the South Pacific Ocean. It was named god’s own country and ‘paradise of the pacific’ as far back as the early 1800s and travellers generally agree it deserves that description. The dramatic and varied landscape of New Zealand has made it a popular location for the production of television programmes and films, including the Lord of the Rings trilogy and the The Last Samurai. Lonely Planet named New Zealand the world’s top travel destination for the second year running (2003/2004), and it was voted best long-haul travel destination in the 2004 Guardian and Observer’s People’s Choice award and has won the award in three out of the past four years. Stay at New Zealand hotels or serviced apartments to prove that. Serviced apartments are much lower cost accommodation if you are planning to stay for longer period.
Auckland is the largest metropolitan area in New Zealand, located in the northern half of the North Island, on a narrow isthmus of land that joins the Northland peninsula to the rest of the North Island. Auckland is often known as the “City of Sails” for the large number of yachts that grace the Waitemata Harbour and the Hauraki Gulf. It could also be known as the “City of Volcanoes. Auckland accommodation is easy to find everywhere.
Wellington is the capital city of New Zealand. It is a harbour city nicknamed Windy Wellington and promotes itself as “Absolutely Positively Wellington”. Wellington, known as New Zealand’s arts and culture capital, offers an unmatched blend of culture, heritage, fine food, and lively arts and entertainment. Spend e few days here at local Wellington accommodation.
Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island of New. It is located on the edge of the Canterbury plains and is a major stepping off point for touring the South Island. Christchurch is known as the Garden City, a well-deserved name. Looking from a few floors up, one is struck by the number of trees that grow like a forest throughout the suburbs. You will want spend quite a while here at Christchurch accommodation.
Queenstown is a scenic town in the South Island of New Zealand. It is one of the most beautiful regions of Otago and offers year round attractions. The town sits on the edge of Lake Wakatipu and is surrounded by the Southern Alps. The most remarkable sight is the Remarkables, which is a saw-toothed range of mountains on the opposite side of the lake from the town. It caters for tourists on a range of budgets, from backpackers to luxury tourists. Thus, finding Queenstown accommodation is not a problem.
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