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New Zealand Cities and Towns

From the towns of the Bay of Islands in the north to Dunedin in the south, New Zealand offers the visitor a variety of attractions.

Auckland: Getting Around in the City

Your guide to moving around in Auckland, from airport shuttle transfers to finding accommodation, then to travelling by hire car, bus, boat, bike, motorcycle or campervan.

Christchurch: Most English of the Cities

Often recognised as the most English of New Zealand cities, with the Avon River meandering through.

Dunedin: City with a Scottish Accent

On the southeastern coast of New Zealand's South Island, a city of Scottish background and of wildlife and birdlife parks and reserves.

Gisborne: Where Day Begins

Sun, surf, sea and a fascinating back country combine to make Gisborne, New Zealand's easternmost city, a place for both easy leisure and active holiday.

Kaikoura: For your Moby Dick Experience

On the east coast of the South Island between Picton and Christchurch. Choice spot for a "Moby Dick experience."

Kerikeri: And the River Leads Out to Sea

At the northern end of the Bay of Islands. One of the region's three major towns which serve as jump-off points for land and sea adventures.

Paihia: Main Town of Bay of Islands

Main town of Bay of Islands: a jump-off point for cruises and a convenient place for lodging and dining.

Queenstown: The Call of Adventure

On the northern shore of the eastern section of Lake Wakatipu. Calls itself the adventure capital of the world.

Russell: Once New Zealand's Capital

Once the national capital. Across the water from Paihia in the Bay of Islands.

Waitangi: Birthplace of a Nation

Birthplace of a nation. The treaty between Maori and Pakeha was signed here in 1840.

Wellington Attractions

Wellington's Te Papa Museum, New Zealand national museum, is among the major Wellington attractions. And there's many more.

Wellington: Fast Facts

Here's quick information and accessible resources on Wellington, capital of New Zealand.

Wellington: The Nation's Capital

Wander into the wonderful world of the waka, weta and whare nui in windy Wellington and see why New Zealand's capital and the country's second largest city ought to be a visitors' mecca.

Wellington: Winds and Wahine

New Zealand's Wellington weather can often be accompanied by strong winds.
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