The guide to New Zealand accommodation

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Why take a holiday in New Zealand

Amazing scenery
The incredible diversity of the scenery, given the small size of the country, is amazing. It is a place of contrasts. Besides isolated, rugged beaches, there are perfect stretches of sand fronting calm seas for relaxing and swimming. There are geo-thermal areas around Rotorua, that provide both a spectacle and a place to rejuvenate your body. You are never far from stunning mountains, lush rainforests, great fishing in the many lakes and rivers, as well as the natural beauty around the towns and cities

Action sports
Queenstown is often called the "Adventure Capital of the World". Here, you can bungy jump or go on a thrilling jet boat ride, go heli-skiing, sky diving, fly-by-wire, and luge in the snow. There are a multitude of ski fields in the North and South Islands for both beginners and advanced skiers. There is a wide variety of New Zealand accommodation options close to skiing areas, including luxury lodges which include gourmet meals, and backpacker hostels with dormitory bedding.

Accommodation options in New Zealand
These range from international 5-star down to 2-star and basic accommodation. Hotels are serviced on a daily basis and usually include one room and a bathroom. They have tea and coffee making facilities, fridges and most include a restaurant. A favoured option for families is to rent an self catering apartment, since they provide more space. Motels often provide a second bedroom and sometimes include cooking facilities. Bed and Breakfast's are popular accommodation choices in New Zealand, since they offer a chance to meet the locals and the levels of comfort can be very high.

Dining  and wining options for all tastes
You will find that there are New Zealand dining choices to suit all tastes and budgets. There are a multitude of seafood dishes on offer, since the surrounding seas and large lakes abound with fish. New Zealand has many game farms and most of the restaurants will have a game dish on the menu. There are cafes everywhere and a good cup of coffee is never far away. Wine bars often serve food, and pubs with great restaurants are common.

New Zealand has a thriving wine industry. Wherever you go, you’ll see vines and places like Marlborough, at the north of the South Island, is one of the oldest and best known wine districts. Famous for production of fine Sauvignon Blanc. New Zealand is also becoming very well known for producing excellent Pinot Noir.

About New Zealand
Capital City: Wellington
Population: 4,115,771
Total area: 268,680 square km
Population Density: 13 people per sq km
Languages: English and Maori
Religions: Protestant 62%, Roman Catholic 18%, Other 20%
Government: Constitutional Monarchy. MP's are elected by proportional representation.
Money: New Zealand dollars, 1$ = 100 cents

Uesful phone numbers and codes
New Zealand country code: 64
Emergency services (fire, police, medical): 111
NZ directory enquiries: 018
International directory enquiries: 0172

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