Explore New Zealand

Methods of transport for touring and getting around; car, motorhome, bus, train, boat, motorcycle, cycle, air, cruise ship, ferry...

Campervans and motorhomes are great fun and a flexible way to tour and meet people. Get some tips on hiring a camper and the facilities camp sites provide across NZ.

Discover what sorts of activities are waiting for you in some of the most unspoilt landscapes in the world. New Zealand national parks are varied in terrain and in what they have to offer travellers, tourism, and communities.

The cities across New Zealand all have uniqueness about them; find out what each city has to offer travellers, tourists, and residents.

New Zealand has some fascinating wildlife including many birds and animals that are only found in this country and nowhere else in the world. Find out about the native wildlife and the conservation efforts to ensure survival of these species.

Use this list of North Island and South Island regions across NZ to find districts, places, attractions and activities in each province of the country.

Choose the best time of year to travel with these details about the seasons. New Zealand is a long country and the climate is different depending on region, mountains, bush, coast, islands, and can be location specific.

My reviews of detailed maps of NZ; road atlas, camping and touring atlases that include camp sites descriptions of facilities, along with major attractions on route.

Find out about the money, New Zealand Dollar / NZD. Some bookings may have to be made in NZ dollars, work out the currency and exchange rates for your holiday budget.

How to get updates on volcano or earthquake activity in New Zealand. Most earthquakes are unnoticeable but if you have concerns you can check on regional and recent activity.

There are not that many people per sq. Km in NZ; here are some demographic facts and statistics on population distribution, size, and growth.

Find out the best time to phone to make bookings with this information about time zones. It's no good calling in the middle of the night!