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New Zealand Holiday Accommodation
New Zealand
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New Zealand is in the south-western Pacific Ocean consisting of two large islands the North Island and South Island and many much smaller islands, Its closest neighbours to the north are New Caledonia Fiji and Tonga The population is mostly of European with Māori being the largest minority. Non-Māori Polynesian and Asian peoples. New Zealand is one of the most recently settled major land masses.
Polynesian settlers some time between the 13th century and the 15th century. New Zealand has a diverse contemporary culture with influences from English, Scottish, Irish, and Māori cultures, along with those of other European cultures, with glacial mountains, fast-flowing rivers, deep, clear lakes, hissing geysers and boiling mud. Here you can find abundant native forests, long, deserted beaches and a variety of fauna, such as the kiwi.
There are vigorous outdoor activities - tramping (hiking), skiing, rafting and, of course, that perennial favourite, bungy jumping - await the adventurous. You can swim with dolphins, gambol with newborn lambs, whale-watch or fish for fattened trout in pristine streams and rivers.
The weather in New Zealand is an all year round one the warmer months (November to April) are busiest, especially during the school holidays from December 20 to the end of January. The Ski resort towns are obviously busier during the winter months.
If you're travelling during peak periods (especially the Christmas season) it's best to book ahead, as much accommodation and transport fills up. It's probably more pleasant to visit either before or after this hectic period, when the weather is still warm and there aren't as many other Travellers around.
