…Many of the larger museums provide visitors with excellent on-site café-style dining – perfect for a reviving drink and a bite to eat. NorthIsland Museums * National Maritime Museum, Auckland - Many of New Zealand's greatest maritime adventurers and explorers have emerged from the country's…
…‘Anchor Stone of Maui’s Canoe’, the island plays its part in the legend of Maui, who from his canoe the South Island, caught and raised the great fish, the NorthIsland. Our Pick of Stewart Island's Highlights Tree Fern, Stewart Island Photographer: Holger Leue (h.leue@geonet.com)…
…South Island and start exploring the South Catlins region. As you travel the Southern Scenic Route, you'll come across Curio Bay – a place full of unique wildlife and natural attractions including a petrified forest (petrified meaning wood that has turned into stone), Yellow-Eyed penguin…
…blue-eye penguins at the Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony and Visitor Centre and yellow-eyed penguins at Bushy Beach, you can also view see fur seals along Oamaru beaches and Moeraki. * Family friendly beaches – All Day Bay, Campbells Bay and Friendly Bay offer some of the South Island's finest…
…such as whales, penguins and dolphins in the Bay of Islands. View Bay of Islands scenic video. NZ Maps NZ DVDs NZ Products NZ Holiday Deals Bay of Islands Overview Bay of Islands, New Zealand The Bay of Islands are in the Northland region in the far north of the NorthIsland of New Zealand. Located…
…world's smallest penguins make their home in New Zealand? The little penguins (also known as little blue penguins) stand at just over 25 cm and weigh around one kg. They are found on most of New Zealand's coastline. You can pay to see little penguins at dusk in Oamaru (South Island), but they can…
…Bay of Islands. Explore a bounty of marine life such as whales, penguins and dolphins in Paihia. NZ Maps NZ DVDs NZ Products NZ Holiday Deals Paihia Overview Bay of Islands, New Zealand Paihia is a bustling seaside town nestled right in the heart of the beautiful Bay of Islands, in the Northland…
…Kaiteriteri is the destination of choice for many Cantabrians during the summer holidays. Penguins, seals and dolphins are common, so make sure your camera batteries are fully charged. * Whale Bay, Raglan (NorthIsland) Just five minutes' drive south of Raglan, this beach is world-renowned for its…
…* Discover Clevedon valley - country crafts, gardens and boutique wineries * Go north to Waiwera Thermal Resort for a dip in the hot pools or for a replenishment treatment * Take your snorkelling gear to Goat Island Marine Reserve Useful Auckland Links To help plan your Auckland holiday choose from…
…leading wine growing regions. Arrive at the Picton ferry terminal where you will drop off your South Island rental car. Board the interisland ferry for your crossing to Wellington were your NorthIsland hire vehicle will be waiting for you at the ferry terminal. Stay: Wellington (2 nights) DAY 15 -…