| New Zealand is an absolutely stunning country, but | | | | more adventurous - everything from the |
| often people don't seem to know exactly what | | | | Kawarau Brudge (43 metres to the water) to the |
| there is to do out there. For a relatively small | | | | New Zealand town observation deck (450 |
| nation, the variety of things to do is simply | | | | metres) can be leapt off, if you're daring enough. |
| amazing - a luxury holiday to New Zealand has | | | | For those thrill seekers who really want to match |
| something for everyone, whether you want | | | | the Queensland spirit, there's even heli-bungee - |
| culture, wildlife, history or sports! To illustrate the | | | | which as the name suggests is bungee jumping |
| point, here are a handful of examples: | | | | from a moving helicopter. Not everyone's idea of |
| Wine Tasting In Marlborough | | | | a good time, but something a little different for a |
| New Zealand has gone from being an upstart in | | | | New Zealand holiday! |
| the wine world, to providing some of the better | | | | The thrill of the gold rush at Skipper's Canyon |
| modern wines. Marlborough is the sunniest spot in | | | | There was once gold in them there hills - all the |
| the country and offers the perfect climate for | | | | way back in 1862. Now the drive down to the |
| growing grapes and cultivating fine wines - and | | | | canyon is a treacherous treat, not made any |
| that's exactly what it has been doing for the past | | | | easier by some tremendous views of the canyon |
| 40 years. The region is full of vineyards open to | | | | itself. The rocky outcrops and impressive stones |
| the public, and New Zealand holiday makers with a | | | | walls once fashioned by backbreaking labour, and |
| love of wine should be sure to take one of the | | | | then remains of the community of itself. Once |
| tours. There they can soak up the atmosphere, | | | | home to thousands of miners and their families, |
| learn about the wine manufacturing process, and, | | | | the remnants remain here, and are best |
| most importantly, sample the delightful beverages. | | | | appreciated with the guided tours available to New |
| Night Time Kiwi Watching | | | | Zealand's holiday makers. The road leading down is |
| There's only one place in the world you can see | | | | not open to rental cars, though many of the |
| the endangered flightless bird known as the kiwi - | | | | tours will give you the ride down on the back of a |
| and that's New Zealand. They have gone from | | | | 4x4 which is the best (and safest!) way to enjoy |
| being a common part of the country's ecosystem | | | | it. Leave the tricky driving to the experts, and |
| to becoming endangered due to intensive farming, | | | | concentrate on the magnificent views... |
| deforestation and predation from stoats, ferrets | | | | International Festival of Arts in Wellington |
| and feral cats. For New Zealand holiday makers | | | | This is a real treat for visitors who fancy a bit of |
| with a love of nature, there are trips out to see | | | | culture on their luxury New Zealand holiday. The |
| the nocturnal bird in its natural habitat. There's | | | | International Festival of Arts is held every other |
| something about watching the fascinating critters | | | | year in Wellington and is an enjoyable mix of |
| scavenging for food against a night sky backdrop | | | | street theatre, music, dance, comedy and film. |
| that makes this an unforgettable experience - and | | | | For three weeks, there are over 100 different |
| one that's unique to New Zealand. | | | | events taking place, ensuring that there is |
| Extreme Sports in Queensland | | | | something for everyone, no matter what their |
| As well as being home of bungee jumping, | | | | artistic preference. |
| Queensland is renowned as being an adventure | | | | This is actually just scratching the surface of |
| holiday hot spot. There's plenty of choice here, | | | | what a New Zealand holiday can offer. With |
| with everything from white water rafting to | | | | attractions for families, cultural tourists, sports |
| paragliding and skiing represented - as well as the | | | | enthusiasts and those who just want to visit an |
| legendary bungee jumping. | | | | unspoilt area of natural beauty, a trip around the |
| Of course, if you grow a taste for bungee | | | | world for a New Zealand holiday could be just |
| jumping, and find the spots around Queensland a | | | | what the doctor ordered. |
| little too tame, there's plenty of options for the | | | | |