New Zealand Hotels & Accommodation

New Zealand is a temperate island nation in the South Pacific Ocean. A former British colony, the majority of the population is of European descent, with a sizeable indigenous Maori minority and smaller minorities of Polynesian and other groups. A modern but sparsely populated country, it boasts natural beauty and a wide range of outdoor and adventure activities.

• Top Destinations in New Zealand

» Auckland Hotels & Resorts

Auckland's city centre clings to the southern shores of the Waitemata Harbour , with Queen Street , the main drag, striking south through a downbeat business district largely sustained by banks and insurance companies, as the ascendant inner-city suburbs - trendy Ponsonby, affluent Parnell …

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» Christchurch Hotels & Resorts

Christchurch (Maori: Otautahi). The largest city in the South Island, it is also the second largest city and third largest urban area of New Zealand. A coastal city, the urban area is situated just south of Banks Peninsula, midway down the South Island's east coast, but (since 2006) the city limits encompass the peninsula …

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» Rotorua Hotels & Resorts

The charming, small city of Rotorua is one of the most popular tourist destinations on the North Island. Rotorua is known for it's geothermal wonders - volcanoes, geysers and sulpher pools - and stunning natural beauty with lakes, and lovely parks. Rotorua is also a center for Maori cultural activites …

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» Wellington Hotels & Resorts

Wellington is the capital of New Zealand, and easy to explore on foot at only 2 kms wide. The beatiful city is set between the port and green hills and unspoilt nature. The city itself is dynamic and lively, offering great shopping, theatres & restaurants. Ideal for nature lovers and culture vultures …

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• Regions of New Zealand

» North Island Hotels & Accommodation

The North Island (Ma-ori: Te Ika-a-Ma-ui) is one of the two main islands of New Zealand, separated by Cook Strait. Twelve cities are in the North Island: Auckland, New Plymouth, Tauranga, Gisborne, Napier, Hamilton, Hastings, Palmerston North, Rotorua, Wanganui, Whangarei and Wellington, the capital, located at the southern extremity of the island …

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» South Island Hotels & Accommodation

The South Island, with an area of 151,215 km2 (58,093 square miles), is the largest land mass of New Zealand; it contains about one quarter of the New Zealand population and is the world's 12th-largest island. It is divided along its length by the Southern Alps, the highest peak of which is Aoraki/Mount Cook at 3754 metres (12,316 ft) …

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» Bay of Islands Hotels

The Bay of Islands, is in the north of the North Island of New Zealand. The main center is Paihia, a busy destination with many places to eat, drink and sleep. Kerikeri, often called the Cradle Of The Nation, nestled among orchards and gardens, is a favourite destination. This region of New Zealand is rich in history …

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» Bay of Plenty Hotels

The Bay of Plenty (Ma-ori: Te Moana-a-Toi), often abbreviated to BOP, is a region in the North Island of New Zealand situated around the body of water of the same name. The bay was named by James Cook after he noticed the abundant food supplies at several Ma-ori villages there, in stark contrast to the earlier observations he had made in Poverty Bay …

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