Christchurch - Canterbury

Rugby is an integral part of being a Kiwi and Rugby World Cup 2011 is destined to turn New Zealand into a non-stop party zone called the REAL New Zealand Festival.

For almost a century, no real New Zealand feast or happy family celebration would be without the crowning treat – a classic Kiwi pavlova topped with cream, kiwifruit or summer berries.

Half a world away from each other, New Zealand and France have more than rugby in common.

Kiwis love the arts, and local and international artists living in or visiting New Zealand are often inspired by the country’s diverse natural landscapes, friendly people and unique Maori culture.

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.

New Zealand has laid down the welcome mat with a new campaign to assure travellers that the country is very much open for business, while bloggers throughout the world are extolling the virtues of the destination.

Listing and background information on the ‘club fields’ for skiing and snowboarding in the Canterbury region, New Zealand.

Canterbury – New Zealand’s largest region – rises from the Pacific Ocean, sweeps across vast plains, through braided river valleys, and climbs into the magnificent Southern Alps that divide the length of the South Island.

As the official gateway to Antarctica, Christchurch New Zealand has developed strong links with the white continent that have gone well beyond being the stepping-off point for expeditions.

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.