Hamilton - Waikato

As New Zealand’s events capital, playing host is nothing new for Hamilton.

Visitors at the 2010 World Rowing Championships in New Zealand won't have to leave the lakeside for an authentic taste of Māori culture.

The small rural town of Cambridge, a wealthy English look-alike village, hub of the New Zealand equine industry and home to the national rowing team, will welcome thousands of visitors for the 2010 World Rowing Championships.

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

Rowing’s international elite are plying the tranquil waters of Lake Karapiro – in New Zealand’s Waikato region – as they compete for honours at the 2010 World Rowing Championships.

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.

An ancient subterranean world in the heart of New Zealand’s central North Island, the Waitomo Cave system is a fascinating and dramatic natural wonder.

When Chinese visitors step into the New Zealand pavilion at Expo 2010 in Shanghai, they’ll be immersed in a culture that has close links with their own.

Set-jetting movie buffs on the trail of favourite characters will find plenty to do in the iconic New Zealand landscapes that have supported many Hollywood blockbusters and international hits.

Avatar’s phenomenal win at the 2010 Academy Awards cemented a strong start to the year for the Kiwi film industry.