New Zealand Travel Guide

Waitomo Glowworm Caves

Cristina — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:40:48 +0000

Glowworm Cave is part of the Waitomo Caves system, which includes the Ruakuri Cave and the Aranui Cave as well. Glowworm Cave is known for its population of glowworms. Location Glowworm Cave is located in the southern Waikato region, in the North Island, New Zealand. The cave is at about 2 hours (drive) south of Auckland. How [...]

Tongariro National Park

Cristina — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:52:18 +0000

Tongariro National Park is the first national park in New Zealand and was established in 1887. The three peaks were a gift from the Maori tribe who saw it as the only way to preserve the heritage. Tongariro National Park has been acknowledged by UNESCO as one of the 25 mixed cultural and natural World [...]

Coromandel

Cristina — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:06:02 +0000

Beautiful beaches, lovely treks, rugged forest, gold mine and New Zealand hospitality. In short, that is Coromandel. Explore, relax and have fun in this lovely place, far away from the hustle and bustle of the cities. Location Coromandel is located within 1 ½ hours drive from Auckland. Weather Coromandel probably has the best weather in the entire [...]

Haka - the traditional Maori dance

Cristina — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:05:15 +0000

All Blacks (the New Zealand National Rugby team) perform haka before each game and we all have seen haka on TV. Let’s take a look at this traditional Maori dance and find out where you can experience haka in New Zealand. What is haka? Haka is a traditional Maori dance from New Zealand. Haka are not just [...]