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About New Zealand
Abundant hot springs, magnificent landscapes and Maori history. And lots of Art Deco architecture.

The Art Deco Buildings Of Napier, New Zealand
Every town in New Zealand seems to have its share of pastel-coloured early 20th century buildings. But the Art Deco buildings of Napier, on the

Hot Springs And Rainbow Rocks At The Waiotapu Thermal Park
One of the consequences of New Zealand’s geothermal activity is an abundance of hot springs. Some of these are now spas, visited for their therapeutic and

Books To Read Before You Visit New Zealand
This is the first of an occasional series on “Books to Read Before You Visit…” I always like to prepare for a visit to a

Enjoying The Eccentricities Of The Driving Creek Railway, Coromandel
The Driving Creek Railway, on the Coromandel Peninsula in New Zealand, is more than just a scenic ride up a tall mountain. It manages to

Cape Reinga, Not Quite The End Of The World
If you’re on a New Zealand road trip you could be forgiven for thinking you’ve reached the end of the world by the time you

Waitangi Treaty Grounds: Birthplace of a Nation
The Waitangi Treaty Grounds are New Zealand’s most important historic site. It was here that the Waitangi Treaty was first signed on 6 February 1840.