New Zealand

Two distinct islands, North and South, each with a different climate and topography

river flowing at the foot of mountains past a rocky shoreline with tall purple flowers/

view across grassland toward a red mountain/

waterfall cascading over a ridge and a fast flowing river meandering across large stones/

view between two trees looking at a large hill as the sun rises/

view across hills to a large blue lake surrounded by grass covered hills/

wide river flowing past grass covered hills/

New Zealand boasts a rich cultural diversity and its charming towns and vibrant cities offer unique Kiwi hospitality. From Auckland take a scenic ferry to Waiheke Island or a helicopter ride over the Bay of Islands for a thrilling bird’s eye view. Visit the Coromandel Peninsula and dig a hole on the Hot Water Beach for a thermal soak. In Wellington ride the cable car for panoramic views over the harbour or visit the Te Papa National museum. Take a tour of Martinborough’s vineyards or go wine tasting in Blenheim. Stay at Queenstown, the adventure capital which offers white-water rafting and jetboating down the thrilling Shotover River or take an overnight scenic cruise through Milford or Doubtful Sound.

Fly by helicopter over the Franz Josef Glacier or tour the mudpools and geysers of Rotorua. Visit Lake Taupo, the largest freshwater volcanic lake in the world and take a walk along the Tongariro Crossing alongside three dramatic volcanic peaks. Go whale watching at Kaikoura and look out for dolphins, seals and other marine life or explore the penguin and albatross colonies from Dunedin. Call Martins World Travel today to discuss your holiday requirements.