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New Zealand’s awesome landscapes, lush forests, amazing wildlife and pleasant climate make it a haven for many outdoor activities, and a great place to unwind. New Zealand society is diverse, sophisticated, and multicultural, and the honesty, friendliness, and openness of Kiwis will impress it’s visitors. The great advantage of New Zealand is that all of its diverse physical, cultural, and artistic landscapes are so close to each other! New Zealand consists of two large islands, North Island and South Island, plus several smaller ones of which Stewart Island is the largest and often referred to as 'the third island'. North Island is volcanically active with a central plateau. This thermal belt contains active volcanoes - Ruapehu, Ngaruhoe and Tongariro - and magnificent examples of geysers, boiling mud pools, hot springs and steam vents. In Waitomo District, the Waitomo Caves, with their caverns, underground rivers and glittering glowworms, are one of the island's most popular attractions, while up north, the historic Bay of Islands is famous for its scenic islands and secluded coves. Wellington is the capital, situated on the southern tip of North Island. The city is compact and interesting, nestled between a dramatic harbour and bush clad hills. Made up of four quarters each with their own distinctive mix of shopping, cafes, transport, and accommodation. Places of interest include the modernist Beehive building, the Old Government Building (one of the largest wooden buildings in the world) and the Katherine Mansfield Memorials. Nestled on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, Queenstown is the Southern Hemisphere's premiere four season alpine and lake resort. Best known as the “Adventure capital” and a mecca for extreme sports enthusiasts, adrenalin-pumping outdoor activities include bungy jumping from either Skippers Canyon Bridge or out of a helicopter, jet-boating on the Shotover River, whitewater rafting, skiing, skydiving, river surfing, and heli-skiing.
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