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New Zealand’s outdoor lifestyle, spectacular landscapes and varied terrain set the scene for some of the world’s best on and off-road cycling experiences.

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.

Tolkien fans fascinated by the world Peter Jackson captured on film during his 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy continue to travel New Zealand searching for the real Middle-earth.

Great regions for New Zealand snow adventures. Covering best skiing and snowboarding areas, in North and South Island.

New Zealand's varied landscapes and unspoiled beauty offer the perfect backdrop to Middle-earth.

Environmentally-aware tourists interested in off-the-beaten-track travel are monitoring progress on New Zealand’s national cycleway project, an ambitious project that’s due to begin development in November 2009.

New Zealand has a vast array of spectacular walkways and tracks providing access to unique wilderness areas and virgin rain forests.

At the heart of New Zealand’s central North Island is a vast volcanic plateau that is a region of many natural wonders.

Imagine cycling through New Zealand bush, surrounded by light dappled foliage and the tuneful sounds of unique native songbirds.

For winter holidaymakers wanting to take a day off from skiing and snowboarding, New Zealand’s ski regions offer some quirky fun-filled snow-related activities.