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Waitangi: Birthplace of a Nation
Birthplace of a nation. The treaty between Maori and Pakeha was signed here in 1840.
Waitangi Day
New Zealand's national day commemorates the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840 between Pakeha and Maori.
Waitomo Blackwater Rafting
Explore the Ruakuri Cave of Waitomo via the subterranean corridors of an underground river.
Waitomo Wonders
Three hours from Auckland or Rotorua and suddenly you're in a world of limestone caves, stalactites, stalagmites, glow-worms, underground rivers, blackwater rafting.
Wakatipu, Lake
Lake Wakatipu is an 80-kilometre (50-mile) long, serpentine body of water formed from the melting ice of South Island glaciers.
Wellington
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 Attractions
Wellington's Te Papa Museum, New Zealand national museum, is among the major Wellington attractions. And there's many more.
Wellington by Air, Road, Rail and Sea
You can get to Wellington - through a variety of choices - by air, road, rail or sea.
Wellington Fast Facts
Here's quick information and accessible resources on Wellington, capital of New Zealand.
Wellington: Winds and Wahine
New Zealand's Wellington weather can often be accompanied by strong winds.
Whale Watching at Kaikoura
On the east coast of the South Island between Picton and Christchurch. Choice spot for a "Moby Dick experience."
The Whales at Kaikoura
Get to watch the whales at Kaikoura - there are several ways to get there on New Zealand's South Island.
World's Longest Place Name
Hawkes Bay in New Zealand is believed to have the longest place name in the world: Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuaakitanarahu.