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“Aotearoa” – Land of the Long White Cloud!
Rugged snow capped mountains, pristine golden beaches, volcanoes, lakes and glaciers. New Zealand has a diverse landscape and because it is geographically small, many of these natural wonders can be visited in the same day. Local people have an easy-going and friendly nature which makes visitors feel welcome wherever they go and the low crime rate makes it safe and easy to travel around!
New Zealand Facts:
• 4 distinct seasons.
• Maximum 2 hours’ drive to the ocean from anywhere in NZ.
• 1/3 of the land is protected in national parks and reserves.
• The adventure capital of the world.
• Easy to travel around.
• Lots of work opportunities.
• Affordable.
Flight Travel Times
Although New Zealand may seem far away from the rest of the world, once you are here everything is extremely close which makes it easy to explore.
• Auckland to Wellington: 1 hour.
• Auckland to Christchurch: 1 hour 20 min.
• Auckland to Queenstown: 1 hour 40 min.
• Wellington to Christchurch: 45 min.
• Wellington to Queenstown: 1 hour 25 min.
New Zealand’s Top 10 Must-See Destinations:
- Bay of Islands & 90 Mile Beach
- Coromandel Peninsula
- Hobbiton “Lord of the Rings” Film Location
- Rotorua / Waitoma Caves / Lake Taupo
- Tongariro National Park
- Abel Tasmen & Arthur’s Pass National Parks
- Fox Glacier
- Mount Cook National Park
- Lake Tekapo
- Queenstown & Milford Sound
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Cost of living
The costs to live in New Zealand may be quite different from your home country.
Find out “Cost of Living” from Study in New Zealand website.