The Land of the Long White Cloud.......... Kiaora and Welcome to New Zealand.

As a Kiwi Specialist , Rosie Holliday has the inside track on this beautiful country ,and has enjoyed wonderful times travelling in New Zealand.  Gorgeous scenery, friendly people and  so many activities to  choose from it makes your head spin. From Queenstown, the adventure capitol,to the breathtaking scenery of the West Coast, to the English ambience of Christchurch you will be amazed at the beauty of the South Island.

The North Island offers The Bay of Islands with over 144 islands that offer superb sailing,diving,game fishing and the chance to swim with dolphins.The Coromandel  and Bay of Plenty are among New Zealand's top visitor attractions and how many other places in the world offer geothermal hot spots and thermal springs? You will find these in Rotorua  which is also the heartland of Maori culture.

The scenery is simply breath taking and Rosie can point you to the experience that will best work for what you are looking for and maybe one you were not! To start your adventure contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   - at (970) 748-9818. Check out some past New Zealand adventures with Rosie's online photo gallery - Click Here

About New Zealand:

If you think you’ll love the scenery, wait until you meet the people! New Zealanders, or Kiwis, as they call themselves, are among the friendliest people on earth.

• Imagine a culture that draws you to the very heart of the Maori people. Where you’ll witness a deep connection to their ancestry. Where you will experience a Powhiri, or Maori welcome, and you’ll be intrigued to know more about this powerful culture.
• Where the wine is internationally acclaimed and the New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc is rated throughout the world as the definitive benchmark style.
• Where you can tee off to your hearts content with average green fee prices at under $50USD and some of the most celebrated golfers have designed courses upon clifftops and oceans.
  And then there’s the water. Whether you prefer to shoot class 4 rapids, or to kayak slowly across a tranquil bay accompanied by a pod of dolphins, New Zealand has the right place to dip your paddle.
• Wait until you sit down for dinner! With the abundance of organic produce, export quality meat and the freshest of seafood available from local suppliers, even a simple meal is a culinary epiphany.

New Zealand...you can be here by morning! See what the world has to say about living in Auckland!

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New Zealand Information: 

New Zealand's Size
New Zealand consists of two main islands, the North Island and the South Island that together, are roughly the size of Colorado with a population of 4 million. The indigenous Maori represent about 15 percent of the population.

New Zealand Languages
English is the most common language in New Zealand, however Maori is also an official language.

Maori History
Maori, who are Polynesians, were the first inhabitants of New Zealand, who are thought to have arrived more than 1,000 years ago in double-hulled waka (canoe), from islands in Eastern Polynesia (Hawaiki). Maori settled on both main islands of New Zealand and named the country Aotearoa (Land of the Long White Cloud). Today, most live in urban areas, away from their marae (tribal ground). However, many Maori gather at their marae for important occasions.

European Settlement
Dutch Navigator Abel Tasman, the first European discoverer, arrived in 1642 and named the islands New Zealand. He didn’t stay, and it wasn’t until Captain James Cook arrived over a century later that the area was colonized. Late in the 18th century, European missionaries and whalers settled New Zealand. In 1840, Maori signed the Treaty of Waitangi with the British Crown, which gave the British Government sovereignty over New Zealand. The Treaty of Waitangi is now regarded as New Zealand’s founding document. The site of the Treaty signing, Waitangi in the Bay of Islands, is a national reserve of historic significance.

New Zealand Climate
Usually quite pleasant, similar to California in range. In New Zealand temperature is noted in Celsius.

In summer the weather is warm and mostly sunny, however rain is not uncommon at any time so it is best to be prepared with rain gear. Winter brings the possibility of snow, particularly if you intend travel in the South Island, and to the Southern Alps.

Seasons in New Zealand are the opposite of the Northern Hemisphere:

Spring: September-November Summer: December-February Fall: March-May Winter: June-August

New Zealand Geography
New Zealand is predominantly mountainous with some large coastal plains. The high point is Mount Cook at about 12,000 feet. The New Zealand archipelago includes Antipodes Islands, Auckland Islands, Bounty Islands, Campbell Island, Chatham Islands, and Kermadec Islands.

New Zealand Time Zones
There is one time zone in New Zealand. Daylight savings time is from October through March. End of October through end of March: 21 hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time. End of March through first of April: 20 hours ahead of PST. Early April through first of October: 19 hours ahead of PST. Month of October: 20 hours ahead of PST.

New Zealand Currency
New Zealand Dollar.