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New Zealand - Wikipedia
New Zealand (Māori: Aotearoa [aɔˈtɛaɾɔa]) is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. It consists of two main landmasses—the North Island (Te Ika-a-Māui) and the South Island (Te Waipounamu)—and over 700 smaller islands.
New Zealand | History, Map, Flag, Capital, Population, & Facts
4 days ago · New Zealand, island country in the South Pacific Ocean, the southwesternmost part of Polynesia. The country comprises two main islands—the North and South islands—and a number of small islands, some of them hundreds of miles from the main group.
New Zealand - The World Factbook
Oct 15, 2024 · Background. Polynesians settled New Zealand between the late 1200s and the mid-1300s. They called the land Aotearoa, which legend holds is the name of the canoe that Kupe, the first Polynesian in New Zealand, used to sail to the country; the name Aotearoa is now in widespread use as the local Maori name for the country.
New Zealand Bucket List: 50 Epic Things to Do in New Zealand
Oct 6, 2024 · New Zealand is the perfect mix of awe-inspiring landscapes, thrilling adventures, beautiful cities, world-renowned wine regions, stunning beaches, scenic drives, and gourmet cuisine. So far, we have visited New Zealand twice, and there is a good chance we could be returning again in 2024.
New Zealand country guide - Lonely Planet | Australia & Pacific
Get ready for mammoth national parks, dynamic Māori culture and world-class surfing and skiing. New Zealand can be mellow or action-packed, but it's always epic.
How to Plan a Trip to New Zealand | New Zealand Travel Guide
New Zealand is the perfect mix of awe-inspiring landscapes, thrilling adventures, beautiful cities, world-renowned wine regions, stunning beaches, scenic drives, and gourmet cuisine. Here are 50 things to see and do in New Zealand. New Zealand Itineraries.
10 of the best things to do in New Zealand - Lonely Planet
Apr 22, 2021 · Spectacular and diverse, New Zealand (Aotearoa) is one of the world's most memorable destinations. From learning about Māori culture and going on a Great Walk to doing adventure sports and touring diverse cities, here are New Zealand's best experiences.
9 things to know before going to New Zealand - Lonely Planet
Oct 12, 2023 · An archipelago in the Pacific, New Zealand is a long, skinny country moored in tempestuous oceans heavily influenced by Antarctica. Its landmass stretches between 34 and 47 degrees south – the rough equivalent of northern Morocco to southern France – and the climate is often compared to Britain.
New Zealand Maps & Facts - World Atlas
Jan 8, 2024 · Physical map of New Zealand showing major cities, terrain, national parks, rivers, and surrounding countries with international borders and outline maps. Key facts about New Zealand.