New Zealand
When I visited New Zealand, it was my first trip to a place in a different hemisphere than my own, and I distinctly recall the shock of experiencing the height of summer in January. But despite the novelty of warm weather in January to this girl from the Pacific Northwest of the US, the truth is that I’d rather go back to New Zealand during my summer (NZ’s winter) when it’s a cheaper trip overall.
The phrase “the other side of
Glowworm Cave is part of the Waitomo Caves system, which includes the Ruakuri Cave and the Aranui Cave as well. Glowworm Cave is known for its population of glowworms.
Location
Glowworm Cave is located in the southern Waikato region, in the North Island, New Zealand. The cave is at about 2 hours (drive) south of Auckland. [click to continue…]
Tongariro National Park is the first national park in New Zealand and was established in 1887. The three peaks were a gift from the Maori tribe who saw it as the only way to preserve the heritage. Tongariro National Park has been acknowledged by UNESCO as one of the 25 mixed cultural and natural World Heritage Sites.
Location
Tongariro National Park is located in the center of North Island , New Zealand. The volcanic mountains Ruapehu, Ngauruhoe, and Tongariro are located in
All Blacks (the New Zealand National Rugby team) perform haka before each game and we all have seen haka on TV. Let’s take a look at this traditional Maori dance and find out where you can experience haka in New Zealand.
What is haka?
Haka is a traditional Maori dance from New Zealand. Haka are not just war dances. They are performed for amusement, to welcome guests or to acknowledge great occasions. Today, haka is part of the official welcome ceremonies for
