Posts Tagged ‘New Zealand Vacation’
Whakapapa
The Whakapapa ski field at Mount Ruapehu is located 4 ½ hours from Auckland, New Zealand. The landscape is welcoming with green grass and quaint roads. It is a 400 meter walk to the ski center. The equipment fit room can be crowded so it is advised to try to arrive as soon as possible. Workers help to fit skis for people of all sizes and [...]
Queen Mary 2 from a Helicopter
As viewed from a Helicopter, the Queen Mary 2 can be seen entering Auckland Harbor at dawn. Kayakers, boat owners, ferry’s and people at the edge of cliffs admire the Queen Mary 2 cruise ship. People aboard the ship wave and greet the admirers as they pass by. The Queen Mary 2 is a spectacular ship that astounds everyone once it has [...]
Jet Ski Auckland Missionbay
Jet skiing at Missionbay in Auckland, New Zealand. The sky is blue and the water is clear, making it an ideal day for a jet-ski adventure. The jet-skier maneuvers expertly through the water and leaves a trail of waves behind him. You, too, can spin around on a jet-ski and enjoy the thrill of riding on the open Missionbay. Riders are [...]
Heli-boarding Queenstown
Located in Queenstown, Mount Dick is 705 meters (2313feet) tall. Adams Island is the second largest in New Zealand’s Auckland Island chain. Mount Dick is the highest spot on the Auckland Islands. The mountain is part of an extinct volcano. The crater of the extinct volcano is what is now known as Carnley Harbor. Carnley Harbor seperates [...]
Auckland Ferry
For local transport in Auckland, ferries are way more important than, for example, in Wellington. There are only two lines, while offered in Auckland are a number of different compounds. The most sought after are the ferry services between Auckland City and North Shore, since the totally congested Auckland Harbor Bridge can be circumvented. [...]
Auckland Educational institutions
In Auckland, New Zealand has three universities headquarters: The University of Auckland; Auckland University of Technology (AUT) and the Unitec (Institute of Technology). The oldest of the Aucklanders universities, founded in 1883, was the University of Auckland. In April 2006 more than 39,000 students were enrolled at the University of [...]
Auckland Economy
Auckland is not only the infrastructure but also the economic center of Polynesia. Two particularly important factors in the economy of Auckland’s metropolitan area make it the most important city in the country: First, foreign trade and on the other hand, the financial sector. Especially in recent times, tourism is increasingly important. [...]
Tourism Auckland Promotional Video
Auckland is a city of beauty and wonder that places awe in every viewer. Nature plays a prominent role in both the center and outskirts of the city. Since it straddles two harbours, people often refer to it as “The City of Sails” for the numerous sail boats throughout the waters. Auckland also provides vineyards and fine restaurants [...]
Tourism Auckland Video Guide
Auckland has so much to offer. From bungee jumping, to exploring Maori heritage museums, to visiting an actual Maori village, to just relaxing on the beach, Auckland has something to offer for every type of person. For those more into the nature aspect of tourism, Auckland is home to a couple of rainforests that reside about 30 minutes from [...]
Southland
Southland is the southernmost administrative region of New Zealand. Its in the Southland district, which occupies the greater part of the region and divids the small district of Gore in the north eastern region. The capital city is Invercargill. In addition to shares of the South Island it is also the third largest island of New [...]
