New Zealand

The North Island (Te Ika-a-Māui) is one of the two main islands of New Zealand. Cities on the North Island are Auckland, New Plymouth, Tauranga, Gisborne, Napier, Hamilton, Palmerston North and Wellington.

Although Auckland is the largest city, Wellington is the capital. Wellington is at the southern extremity of the island where the Cook Strait divides the North and South Islands. Approximately three quarters of New Zealand's population lives on the North Island.

New Zealand's South Island (Te Wai Pounamu) is home to the cities of Nelson, Christchurch, Queenstown, Dunedin and Invercargill. Despite a modest share in New Zealand's population, the South Island is often referred to as the 'Mainland', given the vastness of its landmass. The South Island is perhaps best well known for its impressive natural landscape.

New Zealand Travel & Events

• Search our hotel listings to check availability and get instant confirmation for online bookings in New Zealand. You can also search for backpacker hostels and economy accommodation.
   
• Extended tours include transport, attractions and accommodation for one or more nights. You can see all day tours and also find relevant day tours in the city of your choice. 
   
• New Zealand Events - see our calendar of events for January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. You'll find links to more events pages at the bottom of each event listing.
    
• See our travel page for worldwide hotels, hostels, tours, and airfares. 

New Zealand Shopping 

• See our our shopping section for Books and Magazines, Clothing & Fashion, Dell Computers, Electronics, Experience Vouchers, Flowers, Gifts and Jewellery or special pages for Christmas.

New Zealand Information 

• Our information section has some general information for New Zealand as a whole. You'll also find local links within each NZ city page.
   
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