Special Feature Chapters
NZDH Special Feature Chapters
The following special feature chapters gives you more indepth information on interesting
things in New Zealand that didn't get enough coverage in the north and south island
chapters.
Interislander Ferry
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Cruise across Cook Strait on one of the inter-island ferries and enjoy the scenery
from the comfort of one of their many observation decks... Click here to view the
Interislander Ferry chapter.
Thermal Springs and Spas
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Thermal springs and spas are found throughout New Zealand, as a result of the country’s
position on the Pacific Rim of Fire, a belt of seismic and volcanic activity which
forms an arc around the Pacific Ocean basin... Click here to view the
Thermal Springs and Spas chapter.
Golfing
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With more than 400 courses countrywide, New Zealand golf clubs offer beauty, diversity
and value for money for the golfing enthusiast and with the highest number of golf
courses per capita in the world there’s a green here for everyone – literally!..
Click here to view the Golfing chapter.
Dunedin Ecology
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When world-renowned ecologist Sir David Bellamy visited Dunedin in the year 2000
he was impressed by what he saw. “In my opinion the Otago Peninsula is the finest
example of ecotourism in the world,” he said... Click here to view the
Dunedin Ecology chapter.
Cool Climate Wine
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At latitude 45 degrees south, Central Otago is the southernmost commercial wine
region in the world. Its vineyards huddle beneath the jagged schist rock mountains
of the Southern Alps, well protected from coastal winds... Click here to view the
Cool Climate Wine chapter.
Skiing and Snowboarding
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In the winter, the Southern Lakes region of the South Island is transformed into
a magical wonderland with perfect powder snow covering the slopes of the surrounding
mountain ranges. Ski fields open and skiers and snowboarders from far and wide
dust off their snowboards, wax their skis, and come out to play... Click here to view the
Skiing and Snowboarding chapter.
Tranz Alpine Train
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The gentle clackety-clack of track against wheel beats a soothing soulful rhythm
as passengers relax and enjoy a panorama of vibrant colour and sparkling contrast.
Deep gorges whiz by, with glimpses of clear mountain water rushing through wide
shingle riverbeds below... Click here to view the
Tranz Alpine Train chapter.
Nelson Arts
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The Nelson region embraces creativity and design, and is renowned throughout New
Zealand for its wealth of talented artisans and art-loving individuals. Painters,
potters, sculptors, weavers, glass artists, wood turners, weavers, carvers, jewellers,
furnituremakers, and so the list goes on, have made their home here by the sea,
forming and becoming part of the creative landscape... Click here to view the Nelson Arts chapter.