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For more information on New Zealand, please visit: NewZealand.com. The site offers interactive planning tools, special travel deals, operator listings and information on New Zealand.

Most Recent Articles by Travel New Zealand:

Why take a ‘selfie,’ when you can do a ‘dronie?’

Santa Monica, Calif., – “Dronies” – a new trend where flying drones are used to shoot personal video “selfies” – has taken off over New Zealand’s holiday resorts, enabling visitors from around the world to share the epic beauty and experiences of their South Island holiday.
- Wednesday, August 13, 2014


Two-wheeling in New Zealand

While there are plenty of ways to get around in New Zealand, one of the most fun is on two wheels. With so many options – motorcycle tours, biking in a wine region, or riding the New Zealand Cycle Trail – visitors can lift their feet off the ground and check out the sights, sounds and magic of the country.
- Monday, June 9, 2014

Prince George begins his royal duties

Santa Monica, Calif. – Baby Prince George kicked his official duties today at a play date with a group of toddlers and their parents in New Zealand on Wednesday afternoon.
- Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Royal welcome in Wellington

Santa Monica, Calif. – After much excitement and anticipation, New Zealand welcomed Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince George on their first ever official tour as a family today.
- Monday, April 7, 2014

New Zealand - A Country Full of Unexpected Treasures

As a vacation destination, New Zealand is known for its breathtaking landscapes and incredible outdoor activities – such as kayaking with wild dolphins in Nelson, sailing on an America’s Cup yacht in Auckland and scuba diving in the Poor Knights Islands. And you can’t forget the exceptional wine experiences available – from staying at vineyards to the Classic Wine Trail that runs through both the North Island and South Island. (Thankfully, Kiwis share their wine with the world and we can enjoy it at home too.) However, New Zealand is also full of unexpected treasures known only to locals (or very lucky visitors who happen upon them by accident). We’ve lifted the lid on some of these amazing places and things to do. Shh… keep them to yourself.
- Wednesday, March 19, 2014

OMNI Television's Bachelor falls in love with New Zealand this Valentine's Day

Santa Monica, Calif., – During his quest to find his future wife, this season’s Bachelor, Juan Pablo Galavis, introduced the final eight girls, to the picturesque Central North Island of New Zealand for a week of adventure, romance and luxury experiences during the 18th season of hit romance reality series The Bachelor, which airs Mondays at 8 p.m. EST/7 p.m. CST on OMNI Television.
- Tuesday, February 11, 2014

New Zealand tourism hot spot Waitomo Glowworm Caves celebrates 125 years

Santa Monica, Calif., – Waitomo Glowworm Caves celebrates its 125-year anniversary of guided tours in 2014. Waitomo Glowworm Caves’ formations of stalagmites and stalactites and thousands of tiny glowworms lighting the journey through the caves attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year and regularly features in global lists of the top caves in the world.
- Monday, February 3, 2014

Christchurch named as a leading visitor destination for 2014

Santa Monica, Calif., – Christchurch has been named by The New York Times as one of the “52 places to go in 2014” released this past weekend. Coming in at number two behind Cape Town, South Africa, Christchurch is the only New Zealand city to make the list.
- Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Cast of The Hobbit Talk About New Zealand

Excitement is growing with the upcoming Canadian release of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, a production of New Line Cinema and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, on December 13, 2013. Tourism New Zealand had the opportunity to ask the cast what they found interesting and fun to do in New Zealand.
- Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Unveiling The Hobbit Filming Locations

In Los Angeles over the weekend, Tourism New Zealand unveiled the world’s largest pop-up book – the Book of New Zealand – depicting four New Zealand filming locations, along with four actual film sets from the highly anticipated forthcoming motion picture The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug.
- Monday, December 2, 2013

The Hobbit Comes to Life in Giant Pop-Up Book in L.A.

New Zealand is being spotlighted in Los Angeles with an innovative walk-through, multi-media display that brings 100% Middle-earth, 100% Pure New Zealand to life. The giant pop-up Book of New Zealand depicts four New Zealand filming locations, along with four actual film sets from the highly anticipated forthcoming motion picture The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, a production of New Line Cinema and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, set for release in Canada on December 13, 2013.
- Monday, December 2, 2013

New Zealand--The Real Middle-Earth

With the upcoming December release of The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug, the breathtaking beauty of New Zealand will once again be spotlighted on the big screen. And for those inspired to take a trip to the country that brought Middle-earth to life, there are plenty of tourism activities in New Zealand related to the trilogies to thrill “Hobbit” fans and non-fans alike.
- Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Auckland Named One of Lonely Planet's Top 10 Cities

Santa Monica, Calif., – Auckland has been rated as one of the world’s Top 10 Cities to visit next year in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2014, published this week. Auckland sits alongside cities such as Paris, Zurich, Shanghai and Vancouver in the ninth annual guide which highlights the best trends, destinations, journeys and experiences for the upcoming year.
- Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Iconic New Zealand 'Great Walk' Celebrates Milestone Anniversary

Santa Monica, Calif.– Visitors to New Zealand’s Fiordland region will have the chance to experience the majestic beauty of the Great Walks’ Milford Track as never before when one of the world’s best known multi-day hikes celebrates a special anniversary.
- Tuesday, October 8, 2013

When it’s time to indulge yourself on New Zealand’s South Island

Going on vacation always seems like a bit of a splurge, no matter what your budget. For many, a trip to New Zealand is tied to something special – a milestone anniversary or birthday, a honeymoon or a bucket list trip. While there are plenty of budget and reasonably-priced places to stay in New Zealand, this second part of a two-part series looks at the growing trend for even the most budget-conscious visitors to take a night or two and indulge themselves by staying at one of the country’s nicer lodges or hotels.
- Friday, July 19, 2013

Tourism New Zealand launches 'essential New Zealand' Mobile APP

Santa Monica, Calif. – Tourism New Zealand (TNZ) is making travel to New Zealand even easier with the launch of its first mobile app – “Essential New Zealand.” The free to download app offers advice to travellers on the go in New Zealand, without the need for a WiFi connection, encouraging them to do and see more while in the country.
- Friday, July 12, 2013

Explore Christchurch & Canterbury

The city of Christchurch is in full swing with its exciting rebuild plan after the earthquakes it experienced a little over two years ago. The city and the surrounding region of Canterbury offer many things to do, places to stay and eat, and are absolutely ready to welcome visitors.
- Wednesday, May 8, 2013


Quake City opens at Canterbury Museum in Christchurch

Santa Monica, Calif. – Just two years after the earthquake struck Christchurch (in the Canterbury region), not only are venue and hotel capacities bouncing back, but the Canterbury Museum has just opened Christchurch’s latest earthquake attraction – Quake City.
- Thursday, February 21, 2013

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