New Zealand Travel Guide

Take to the water and experience all the water activities available in the Sounds when you visit and be treated to spectacular, breathtaking, stunning scenery. The Sounds are made up of Queen Charlotte, Pelorus, Kenepuru and Mahau Sounds. The Queen Charlotte is the most popular of the four Sounds; here the Queen Charlotte Track runs almost as long as the Sound at 71 kilometres in length. Historic landmarks and sites, luxuriant fertile native bush and forest, unparalleled views from its hilltops to the stunning bays below; here is a walk that will give its visitors a chance to connect with their environment, to hear the sounds of nature and view the spectacular vistas unique to the Queen Charlotte Track. Whilst in the Sounds visit one of the many wildlife sanctuaries, swim with dolphins, while at the Mussel Festival try the local seafood such as the Green Lipped Mussel, sample local wine and fare. The Marlborough Sounds is an experience of a lifetime. Marlborough Sounds Travel Guide

Whanganui’s paddle steamer the Waimarie travels along the majestic Whanganui River (Te Awa O Whanganui) giving passengers a lifetime experience aboard this spectacular steamer. If you are looking for something unique the Wanganui Glass School has nurtured the love of Glass Art into a thriving glass community. This delightful community has a lot to offer visitors; Whanganui’s main-street is influenced by the Victorian and Edwardian eras, flowers and trees are laden throughout the town. Take a trip to the Whanganui Regional Museum, climb to the top of the Durie Hill Tower all 33.5 metres of it, to view Whanganui, Mt Ruapehu, Mt Taranaki and the distant Tasman Sea. Travel along the pedestrian tunnel, spectacularly lit to light your way. Ride the No. 12 tram and experience the history of this delightful working early 20th-century cable car. The early Maori once traded upon the shores of the Whanganui River and today a regular Saturday market is held there. Arts, crafts, fresh organic produ

Wairoa is a town in New Zealand’s North Island, located in the Hawkes Bay region; Wairoa township spreads itself along the Wairoa River. Wairoa is the closest town to the country’s third largest national park. This stunningly beautiful Te Urewera National Park holds within it 225,000 ha of untouched native forest. Local guides for hiking, hunting and fishing in Te Urewera can be found in Wairoa, and Freedom Camping is allowed in the district. The Wairoa River winds itself along the banks of Wairoa, and it is here you can enjoy a leisurely river stroll and visit the town’s many interesting sites. Try the local museum for early information on the town’s history between the district’s early Maori and Europeans. At Nuhaka, the Maori meeting house Kahungunu’s intricate carvings depict the local iwi (tribe). Or visit Bremdale, for its old world charm, surfing and fishing at Blacks Beach and at Whakaki Lagoon you will find seabirds and wading birds in their natural wetland habitat. Mahanga Be