Land of the Long White Cloud - Aotearoa

Beautiful, open, friendly, accessible, and dramatic, these are just a few of the adjectives used to describe New Zealand. New Zealand is full of adventure and tranquillity all at the same time. Because the Kiwi is a notorious traveller, wherever you look, you will catch intriguing glimpses of cultures and varied cuisine, that they have gathered on their travels.

New Zealand is certainly a land of contrasts. The 'locals' are very welcoming with their laid back style and friendly smiles, but they also have the 'live life to the fullest' philosophy, and really enjoy getting out in the great outdoors, and taking part in the wealth of leisure activities available.

The scenery is another amazing contrast in this unique travel destination. One minute you are looking at the dramatic Southern Alps, with all their cold beauty, turn around and you will see the warm Canterbury plains spread before you like a patchwork quilt.

New Zealand has it all - subtropical rainforests, steamy volcanic moonscapes, ruggedly remote coastlines, babbling brooks and mighty mountain-fed rivers. Life styles are also varied, from the cosy rural towns to the major cities with their vibrant, cosmopolitan café scenes and with the smaller towns providing a life style in between.

The South Island is home to the magnificent Southern Alps, this wonderful mountain range dominates the landscape and is home to a host of ski fields, both commercial and club. Mt Hutt (Methven), Coronet Peak (Queenstown) and The Remarkables (Queenstown) are three of New Zealands premier Ski Areas in this region.

Whilst the character of each is very different, they are all framed against stunning scenic backdrops; lakes and rivers, lush green and gold farming plains and dense forest. The air is crisp and clean, the scenery amazing and the snow wonderful - lets go!