New Zealand is an island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The country geographically comprises two main landmasses- that of the North Island or Te Ika-a-Maui, and the South Island, or Te Waipounamu – and numerous smaller islands. The countrys varied topography and its sharp mountain peaks, such as the Southern Alps, owe much to the tectonic uplift of land and volcanic eruptions. The official languages are English, Maori andNew Zealand Sign Language, with

Auckland is a major city in the north of New Zealand’s North Island.. It is the largest and most populousurban area in the country.It is based around two large harbors. In central Queen Street, the iconic Sky Tower has views of Viaduct Harbor, which is full of super yachts and lined with bars and cafes. Auckland Domain, the city’s oldest park, is based around an extinct volcano and home to the formal Wintergardens. Mission Bay Beach is minutes away from Downtown.

Rotorua is acity on the southern shores ofthe lake of the same name, in the Bay of Plenty Region of New Zealands North Island. It is a major destination for both domestic and international tourists; the tourism industry is by far the largest industry in the district. It is known for its geothermal activity, and features geysers – notably the Pohutu Geyser at whakarewarewa– and hot mud pools. This thermal activity is sourced to theRotorua caldera, on which the town lies.Rotorua, a town

Queenstown is a resort town in Otago in the south-west of New Zealands South Island. It is built around an inlet called Queenstown Bay on Lake Wakatipu, a long thin Z-shaped lake formed by glacial processes and has spectacular views of nearby mountains such as The Remarkables, Cecil Peak and Walter Peak. Queenstown is now known for its commerce-oriented tourism, especially adventure and ski tourism. It is popular with New Zealand, Australian and international travelers alike.

Milford Sound is a fiord in the south west of New Zealands South Island. It is located within Fiordland National Park, Piopiotahi Marine Reserve, and the Te Wahipounamu World Heritage site.It has been judged the worlds top travel destination in an international survey and is acclaimed as New Zealands most famous tourist destination. The beauty of this landscape draws thousands of visitors each day.Tramping,canoeing, and some other water sports are possible. Many tourists visiting Milford Sound usually stay in Te Anau to the south or Queenstown to the east.

Mount Cook is the highest mountain in New Zealand. Until 2014, its height was officially listed as 3,754 meters, but new measurements have given a revised height of 3,724 meters (12,218 ft). It lies in the Southern Alps, the mountain range which runs the length of the South Island. A popular tourist destination, it is also a favorite challenge for mountain climbers. It consists of three summits lying slightly south and east of the main divide, the Low Peak, Middle Peak and High Peak, with the Tasman Glacier to the east and the Hooker Glacier to the west.

Christchurch is the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand and the countrys third-most populousurban area. It lies one third of the way down the South Islands east coast, just north ofBanks Peninsula.Cathedral Square, the heart of the city, hosted attractions such as theWizard of New Zealand, Ian Brackenbury Channell and evangelistRay Comfort; regular market days; free standing food and coffee carts; an aquarium, pubs and restaurants and the citys chief tourist information centre.