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Rich & Elaine's Overseas AdventuresNew ZealandWe are totally hooked on New Zealand; we really love this country and have explored all its hidden corners. So come join us for travel ideas and inspiration, we love to share our knowledge with would be travelers and our passion is our natural environment. The mountains, rivers and lakes of New Zealand are an outdoor adventure playground be it climbing, hiking, photography, water sports or sightseeing. There are 14 National Parks in New Zealand, 4 in the North Island, 10 in the South Island with 4 having world heritage status. Our population is just over 4 million with a land mass slightly larger than the United Kingdom, New Zealand is on the 45th parallel in the South Pacific and is a mere 3hr flight from Australia. The North Island of New Zealand is less mountainous than the South Island and has active volcanoes, thermal areas and lush green pastures dotted with dairy cattle, sheep and deer and interspersed with many fine  wineries.New Zealand's Native forests of podacarp and beech are found throughout the country. The podacarps, like the Kauri forests of the far north are established in lowland areas, while the native beech forests are better adapted to colder areas and occupy vast areas of the Southern Alps. For Selected Books on New Zealand - read and carry them on a Kindle 2 The Southern Alps stretch down the western side of the South Island. The highest point ‘Aoraki’ Mount Cook is 3754m and 18 peaks are over 3000m, snow-capped all year with numerous glaciers the source of many braided rivers that are excellent for kayaking, white water rafting and jet boating.
 Visitors to New Zealand describe the country as one continual picture postcard - and it is - from craggy snow capped mountains, sparkling blue lakes and tarns, fresh green paddocks scattered with merino sheep grazing quietly in the crisp fresh air. Rugged coast lines with crashing surf to majestic green forests lush with ferns, mosses, lichens, and cascading waterfalls. New Zealand roads, transport, accommodation, health and educational facilities are first class. Driving is easy outside of the cities, the roads are uncluttered, the only traffic jam being a mob of sheep being shifted from  one side of the road to the other.Restaurants, cafes and wineries are a foodie’s heaven offering fresh succulent cuisine, wonderful breads and wines that challenge any in the world. Locally grown seasonal fruit and vegetables, seafood and New Zealand lamb are often on the menu. No Vaccinations are required to go to New Zealand, it is environmentally safe, clean, and green and best of all friendly. to Living and Working in New Zealand
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