Travel

22 Things to do in New Zealand – Milford Sound

Our new Facebook series will be focusing on a variety of things to see and do in New Zealand. Tourists and residents alike enjoy getting out and about in New Zealand and experiencing everything our beautiful country has to offer. Over the next month we will be profiling a variety of different activities throughout New Zealand that will appeal to everyone. To kick off the segment we are featuring the Milford Sound which can be found on the West Coast of the …

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Explore New Zealand’s diversity!

New Zealand Shores is proud to launch its Regions pages!   Through the main portal, you may access each of the 16 New Zealand regions and find out more about where you may decide to live and work. Quickly review the population and average income as well as an introduction to the region, history, geography, people, and job opportunities. These pages will grow in time with more information being added regularly. Meantime, our friendly immigration advisers will be happy to answer …

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Tongariro National Park from above

As winter slowly sets in, New Zealand takes on a completely different colour and this is an opportunity to discover or rediscover some of our amazing landscapes. As New Zealand Herald writer Justine Mc Leary suggests, a view from above takes a Tongariro National Park experience to new heights. Our staff was lucky enough to hop on the plane and take in the view!

The Thermal Explorer Highway in New Zealand

The Thermal Explorer Highway runs from Hawke’s Bay through the centre of the North Island into the areas of Lake Taupo, Ruapehu, Rotorua and Hamilton & Waikato, before continuing up to Auckland. The highway is signposted clearly throughout the whole route and allows anyone to explore the central North Island with ease. The Thermal Explorer Highway features crystal clear lakes, active mud pools and geysers which put on fantastic displays. The highway also showcases a large amount of traditional Maori …

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New Zealand Shores at the Tongariro Crossing

Charlotte from the New Zealand Shores team went and hiked the Tongariro Crossing in the Tongariro National Park over the long weekend. Check out the photos she took along the way. The Tongariro National Park is a World Heritage Site with dual status and has been acknowledged for its natural and cultural significance. The crossing is one of New Zealand’s most popular day hikes and crosses over the multi cratered Mount Tongariro and passes next to the base of Mount …

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ICC cricket world cup 2015 coming soon!

The 2015 ICC cricket world cup is coming soon! A few more days to go and the event will be kickstarted with the first game in Christchurch, Canterbury, with New Zealand Black Caps playing Sri Lanka on 14th February. An audience of a billion fans is expected to follow the games in Australia as well as iconic New Zealand cities such as Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington, Nelson, Christchurch, etc. This large sporting event (14 teams will be hosted) is a great …

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Waiheke Island – better known as paradise!

Waiheke Island is situated in the Hauraki Gulf and is only a 50 minute ferry ride from central Auckland. The Island is considered paradise for many and is home to over 8000 permanent residents with another 3500 owning holiday homes on the Island. A day on Waiheke could be spent enjoying vineyards, eating in beautiful restaurants or simply relaxing by the beach. The island boasts craft shops, boutiques and art galleries or if you are a little more adventurous there …

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15 New Zealand spots you have to check out in 2015

What to do in New Zealand in 2015? So much to see this year again with our usual local festivals as well as major international festival coming to our shores. New Zealand Herald has made a selection of their top 15 spots for the year, including: Crankworx, the world’s largest mountain bike festival, which is this year coming to Rotorua’s Redwood forest! Queenstown Winter Festival, 10 days of attractions amongst one of the most scenic spots of New Zealand Beervana, a festival dedicated …

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New Zealand stars in world’s clearest skies list

New Zealand South Island’s lake Tekapo has been named on of the world’s top 10 destinations for stargazing. The skies’ purity and the absence of urban lighting around this spot make it a wonderful location for catching a glimpse of the Milky Way. “Being surrounded by mountains which kept the low cloud away and made the stability of the night sky clearer and sharper because it was further away from the ocean also made Lake Tekapo a perfect location for …

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Christmas in New Zealand

Discover some of the most iconic sights of a typical Christmas in New Zealand. More on our Pinterest board: http://www.pinterest.com/nzshores/christmas-in-new-zealand/

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