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South IslandThe South Island forms one of the two major islands of New Zealand, the other being the North Island. The Maori name for the South Island is Te Wai Pounamu which means “The Greenstone Water” (greenstone being jade). In the 19th century, some maps named the South Island as Middle Island (or New Ulster), and the name South Island (or New Leinster) was attributed to today’s Stewart Island/Rakiura. It has an area of 151,215 square km (58,093 square miles), making it the world’s 12th-largest island. Along its west coast runs the mountain chain of the Southern Alps; Aoraki/Mount Cook is the highest point, 3,754 m (12,283.3′) above sea level. The South Island is often called the Mainland (somewhat humorously) because it is larger than the North Island, and because it existed first according to the corresponding Maori legend. The North island, however, is more populous, being home to three million out of a total of four million kiwis. Some North Islanders (especially Aucklanders) even refer to the South Island as though it were a single town, stating for example that some event occurred “down south” without being more specific about a particular town or city.
Internationally recognised as one of the hottest travel destinations on the globe, New Zealand offers premier luxury accommodation. Stylish and sophisticated mountain retreats, and hunting and fishing lodges are scattered throughout the country’s two main islands, providing the perfect luxury vacation. Visitors are warmly welcomed into sanctuaries of peace and tranquillity located in the exotic [...]
Golf Vacations
Here is a place where the glorious pleasure of a round of golf is intensified by some of the most magnificent scenery in the world. It doesn’t matter whether you’re playing on a private, public or resort golf course in the North or South Island, east or west - the views might change but [...]
Scuba diving in New Zealand offers something for everyone. New Zealand has literally hundreds of scuba diving sites with over 15,000 km of coast line and numerous lakes and rivers. Many of these sites are world class. Coastal waters teem with colourful, fascinating sea life and the usually clear waters make for excellent viewing. The [...]
New Zealand’s first-ever location for experiencing the profoundly relaxing and revitalising effects of Ayurveda. Here, you can release the pressures of the world, and allow our caring and experienced team to guide you through techniques and therapies that are being acknowledged worldwide as positively life-changing and beneficial to health and wellbeing; promoting longer, younger living [...]
Newzealand-Family Vacations
Queenstown- the adventure capital of New Zealand, rating internationally as one of the world’s top destinations. This bold and vibrant town is famous for bringing extreme sport and the novice together in a safe and stunning environment. Add to this the world-class restaurants and cafes, live music and year round shows and events [...]
Travel Chronicle: New Zealand Destination Guide
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