If you're a big fan of the Lord of the Rings Film Trilogy, then a holiday or vacation to New Zealand is for you.  When director Peter Jackson spotted Alexander Farm in Matamata during an aerial search of the North Island for the best possible locations to film The Lord of The Rings, he...

Thinking of visiting New Zealand?  Here are 3 great places to stay for free, for a moderate budget, or a splurge budget.   Where to stay in New Zealand for FREE For those looking to get to know what Kiwi life is really like-and save money while holidaying in New Zealand-Native...

Home to bungee jumping, naked rugby, zorbing and cave tubing The people of New Zealand, affectionately known as Kiwis, are well-known for their adventurous spirit. After all, this is the place where commercial bungee jumping-the insane act of tying your ankles to a post and leaping off a bridge...

Worthwhile, it has been said, is often difficult.  It is a truism epitomized by New Zealand, a country whose friendly people, rich cultural heritage, and jaw-dropping scenery are legendary-but whose remoteness ranks just below the Siberian tundra and the Sea of Tranquility. Getting there...

How safe is safe? Do nightmares of instability or violent political upheaval keep you awake at night? Do you shutter at the thought of having your wallet brutally taken from you in a seemingly quiet train station? Do you yearn to travel, but fret over the possibility of a military invasion...