Rotorua

Intrepid nineteenth century tourists travelled around the world to visit New Zealand’s famed Pink and White Terraces.

Some classic examples of Kiwi ingenuity, inventions and entrepreneurs.

New Zealand’s fascination with the water is hardly surprising given the country’s geographical location and history.

From a once staple menu of sausage rolls, meat pies, fish and chips, pavlova, and Anzac biscuits, great Kiwi eats have evolved with the world.

New Zealand’s North Island offers a full range of cycling experiences for cyclists of all abilities – from vineyard doddles to high speed downhills for top of the game mountain bikers.

New Zealand's Pacific Rim cuisine draws inspiration from Europe, Asia and Polynesia.

Birds have a special place in the folklore of New Zealand Maori, who believed the graceful winged creatures to be messengers from the spirit world.

Sitting down to a meal of tender spring lamb, juicy beef steak, farm fresh eggs, and fruit and vegetables straight out of the garden is all part of the New Zealand ‘paddock to plate’ experience.

Essential to the New Zealand experience is the unique sound of the beautiful song birds heard in forests, hills and backyards all over the country.

Kiwi sense of adventure and innovative thinking is behind some unique New Zealand-designed adventure tourist attractions.