"~ New Zealand - "God's own country..." ~" New Zealand by mfc10

New Zealand Travel Guide: 14,440 reviews and 36,340 photos

I visited the country during late spring 2002 and I must say I had very high expectations. I was absolutely thrilled to realize that to my big surprise, my hopes were after all low. I had been thinking about this destination since my childhood and during this time I saw very many "good pictures", none of which can be compared to reality.
The country is simply magnificent. An astonishing combination of lush rain forest, beautiful mountains, lakes, tropical beaches, geysers, volcanoes, fiords, glaciers,... Also, the people are remarkably welcoming and nice!
As you travel around, you will meet people from all around the world, some of which are absolutely hooked on this country - not unseldom, you may find travelers who are visiting for the third, fourth time in consecutive years... When you depart, you will find yourself wondering how long will it take before you return - because at that stage, you already know you must go back.

As someone once said, New Zealand may well be "God's own country".

So, here it is... I hope you like it!

Pros and Cons

Pros:Everything!
In a nutshell:Just go there!

Last visit to New Zealand: Dec 2001
Intro Updated Jun 19, 2004
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kikalena Dec 27, 2006 at 1:15 AM

Amazing scenery and photos! Your page on New Zeland has made me go there even more tnan before reading your page.A Happy New Year!
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filipdebont Oct 3, 2006 at 9:17 AM

Wooow great scenery - interesting tips, Micheal
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CanterburyCath Sep 9, 2006 at 7:19 PM

Nice page on my homeland!
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fatfrank Aug 30, 2006 at 6:40 PM

Nice page! Some good tips on NZ well reflect the time you enjoyed here.
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AKtravelers Oct 2, 2005 at 7:11 PM

Your pages are exactly what we are looking for in planning our trip. Wonderful tips!
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kiwi Jul 10, 2004 at 4:53 PM

You have done a really great job with your tips here. Wonderful page on your trip to New Zealand!!
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tpangelinan Jul 9, 2004 at 9:40 PM

Wonderful page! Sounds so good the way you tell it, now it sould go on our list! Very helpful information and beautiful photos. :o)
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kiwi_goddess Jun 29, 2004 at 8:27 AM

Hi there Just read your pages on NZ. I'm glad you enjoyed your time here and your information and pics are invaluable to other tourists who wish to come and visit my beautiful country. I'll be back to read more of your pages :-)
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Laurina Jun 24, 2004 at 6:35 PM

Wow, either NZ is more beautiful than I imagined, or you're a super-fantastic photographer...or...both! :o)
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Kristina1701 Jun 19, 2004 at 3:52 PM

beautiful pics of a beautiful place! great page! :-)