NEW ZEALAND AT A GLANCE:

New Zealand is made up of two main islands and a number of smaller islands, located near the centre of the water hemisphere. New Zealand is long and narrow with approximately 15,000 km of coastline and a total land area of 268,000 square kilometres. The climate of New Zealand is mostly cool temperate to warm temperate with a strong maritime influence.

List of cities in New Zealand:
1. Auckland
2. Wellington
3. Christchurch
4. Hamilton
5. Napier Hasting
6. Tauranga EDUCATION SYSTEM:
New Zealand's educational institutions are well regarded throughout the world. There is a great range of opportunities available to international students here: quality secondary school education, a well established network of English language schools, and internationally respected and recognised tertiary education providers. New Zealand offers all levels of education, from certificates to doctoral degrees.

NEW ZEALAND TOURISM:
New Zealand was the first country to dedicate a government department to tourism, when in 1901; the Department of Tourist and Health Resorts came into being. Through most of the 20th century, its role was tactical - it ran hotels and put together itineraries around New Zealand as well as advertising. After reorganisation and the selling off of assets in the late 1980s, the organisation, as Tourism New Zealand, now focuses on marketing of New Zealand.

To achieve the best efficiency, from limited resources, the campaign is mainly directed to travellers who will enjoy the New Zealand experience the most, who are most likely to "enjoy the authenticity of the New Zealand experience" and are willing to pay for quality experiences.

1. Queens Town
2. West Coast Glaciers
3. Christchurch
4. Lake Taupo
5. Bay of Islands
6. Milford Sound
7. Fox Glaciers
8. Wautoma Caves etc. CLIMATE IN NEW ZEALAND:
New Zealand weather and climate is of paramount importance to the people of New Zealand, as many New Zealander's make their living from the land. New Zealand has mild temperatures, moderately high rainfall, and many hours of sunshine throughout most of the country. New Zealand's climate is dominated by two main geographical features: the mountains and the sea.

NEW ZEALAND SEASONS:
New Zealand does not have a large temperature range, lacking the extremes found in most continental climates. However, New Zealand weather can change unexpectedly—as cold fronts or tropical cyclones quickly blow in. Because of this, you should be prepared for sudden changes in weather and temperature if you're going hiking or doing other outdoor activities.

Spring - September, October, November
Summer - December, January, February
Autumn - March, April, May
Winter - June, July, August