Dominated by a snow capped volcano, New Plymouth is the hub of the Taranaki region and gateway to Mt Egmont National Park. New Plymouth is on the western coast of New Zealand’s North Island, midway between Auckland and Wellington, and is built on the west coast’s only deep... Read More

Napier is the Art Deco capital of New Zealand. Napier is situated on the southern shores of Hawke Bay, in the east of New Zealand’s North Island. The surrounding region is a fertile horticulture and viticulture centre, famed for its excellent wine. Napier is the capital of... Read More

Hastings is located at the heart of New Zealand’s premiere wine producing region. Hastings lies on the fertile Heretaunga Plains, 20km inland from the shores of Hawke Bay on the eastern coast of New Zealand’s North Island. Named after the first British governor of India,... Read More

Experience the laid back atmosphere of rural New Zealand. Manawatu lies on the southwestern side of New Zealand’s North Island. It stretches over the plains from the Tasman Sea in the west, to the Tararua and Ruahine ranges in the east. The early European settlers in the region... Read More

Wanganui is a pretty city, built on the banks of the magnificent Whanganui River. Wanganui is situated at the mouth of the impressive Whanganui River, on the southwestern coast of New Zealand’s North Island. Maori first settled the area over 900 years ago. The first Europeans... Read More