NEW ZEALAND

 

  

Milford Sound  

 

Overview

 

New Zealand is a stunning fantasy land of dramatic mountains and lush valleys, majestic flows of ice and stunningly beautiful glacial lakes and bubbling hot springs. This is the place where the Lord of the Rings trilogy and the magical world beyond the wardrobe in the Chronicles of Narnia were short. Yes, that's right. The beautiful landscapes in these movies are not created by Hollywood, the really exist: down under in New Zealand. 

 

A bit of History

 

The Polynesian Maori were the first to reach New Zealand. Many centuries later, they entered into a pact with the United Kingdom, in which they ceded autonomy to Queen Victoria of Britain while just retaining territorial rights. In that same year, the British started the first organized colonial settlements. A series of bloody land wars between 1843 and 1872 resulted in the defeat of the native peoples. As a British colony, New Zealand supported the British militarily in World War I and II. In recent years, the New Zealand government has sought to reconcile the longstanding Maori grievances.

 

How to Get There

 

Air New Zealand is not flying to Bangkok but Thai Airways offers nonstop flights between Bangkok and Auckland. Connecting flights via Singapore Airlines via Singapore or Malaysia Airlines via Kuala Lumpur also also a good option. For some of the more cheaper fares to Auckland check out Royal Brunei.

 

Bay of Islands   Mount Cook

 

The Highlights

 

Cross the Southern Island on the TranzAlpine train

Take a relating cruise along the majestic coastline

Relax in the Bay of Islands just outside Auckland

Go white river rafting or bungee jumping

Try the tasty New Zealand lamb as well as the local wines

 

Country Profile

 
   

 

 

Country Name

New Zealand
 

Capital City

Wellington
 

Major Gateways

Auckland (AKL)
    Christchurch (CHC)
 

Population

4.1 million
 

Languages

English, Maori
 

Main Religions

Christian
 

Currency

New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
 

Time Difference with Thailand

+6h
 

Calling Code

+64
 

Best Time to Visit

All year round

 

Visa Requirement for Thai Citizens

Visa required

 

Travel Time from Bangkok

10h (nonstop)

 

More info

www.newzealand.com

 

Map

Click here

 

National Flag

 

   

Destination Video

 

Check out this destination video on YouTube. It will give you an idea of what to expect in New Zealand. Click here

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

    

 

 


 

 
 
 

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