Central Otago

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

An ancient spice is taking root in the New Zealand's Central Otago region, where a family-owned business is responsible for producing some of the world’s best saffron.

The Otago Central Railway line was once the link that opened up the rural highland of Central Otago.

New Zealand’s South Island has some of the world’s most spectacular and varied mountain biking tracks and trails.

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.

The vision of All Black coach Graham Henry relaxing on the beach or fishing at one of his favourite island haunts is hard to imagine - given the pressure of Rugby World Cup 2011.

Few cooks can perfect the garden to table cycle as effectively as Annabel Langbein – the New Zealand celebrity chef whose fresh, simple approach to food and life has created an international following.

Visit New Zealand during the summer months and you might not find anyone at home – that’s because when the sun is out, so are Kiwis and with so much to do, it’s hardly surprising.

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.

Information on New Zealand wine regions, major wineries and the wine industry.